Warm Cheesy Bean Dip

This super creamy, flavorful refried bean dip is a party favorite. It comes together in less than fifteen minutes of prep time and reheats perfectly at a reduced power level in the microwave.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword bean dip recipe, easy bean dip recipe, how to make bean dip

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 191kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

1 8-ounce package cream cheese
2 16-ounce cans of refried beans
1 cup sour cream
1 taco Seasoning packet either mild or hot
1 can 7 ounces chopped green chiles
1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 jalapeno thinly sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
Melt the cream cheese in a large skillet over very low heat. Stir in the refried beans, sour cream, taco seasonings, green chiles, ground cayenne pepper, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; cook until smooth and slightly melted. Spoon into a 9x13 casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

Shred your own block of cheese. It is so much tastier and does not contain cellulose.
You can use traditional refried beans or fat-free refried beans. They both work out well and are delicious.
For optimal flavor, we prefer the full-fat cream cheese and full-fat sour cream in this dip. But by all means, if you are on a low-fat diet, you can certainly use the others, and they will blend well and taste good.
If you don't have taco seasoning, try making your own with chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Use good sturdy chips for this recipe, as it is a really hearty dip with lots of gusto.
Top with tomatoes, red onions, guacamole, jalapenos, black olives, green onions, and cilantro.
Make this recipe up to 2 days in advance. Prep up to the point of baking but don't bake. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. 30-40 minutes prior to baking, remove the dish from the refrigerator and warm it to room temperature. Bake as directed.
This Warm Bean Dip recipe makes a lot, so if it is just you and the family for movie night, then you may want to cut this recipe in half.
Make this dip in a crock pot and keep it warm for hours for all your party guests.

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