This Bean Dip is a quick and delicious party dip loaded with seasoned creamy beans, lots of cheese, and a hint of heat.
Refried beans make this recipe a cinch, perfect for scooping with tortilla chips.
A Perfect Party Dip
- Quick: This bean dip recipe is easy to make and prep is really fast.
- Budget friendly: Not only is it easy, it’s inexpensive to make with just a few ingredients.
- Versatile: Add your favorite toppings, seasonings, or spices.
- Tortilla chips, veggie sticks, baguette slices, or pita chips are all great options.
Bean Dip Made Easy
My family voites this the best bean dip because of the flavor and I love how easy it is to make.
- Canned refried beans are the creamy base, no blending required.
- Cream cheese and sour cream add a rich flavor and texture.
- Diced jalapenos and taco seasoning add flavor to this refried bean dip. Use a packet or make your own homemade seasoning with a blend of chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic, and other seasonings.
Bean Dip Variations
- Stir in 1/2 cup of salsa or drained Rotel tomatoes.
- Swap out the cheddar for a Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack.
- Add toppings like black olives, diced bell peppers or tomatoes, cilantro, or black beans.
- Add 1/2 lb ground beef or sausage to the bean layer.
How to Make Bean Dip
- In a medium bowl, combine refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning.
- Fold in onion, jalapenos, and cheese.
- Top with more cheese and bake until bubbly.
Tex-Mex Inspired Dips
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Easy Bean Dip
A bean dip recipe is easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces canned refried beans
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning half a packet
- ¼ cup diced jalapeños optional but recommended
- 4 ounces canned mild green chiles drained
- 2 green onions divided
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Thinly slice the green onions and separate the white and green portions. Set the green part aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, refried beans, sour cream, and taco seasoning with a hand mixer until fluffy.
- Fold in the whites of the onions, jalapenos, chiles, and 2 cups of cheddar cheese. Spread into a 2qt (or 8×8) baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake 20-25 minutes or hot and cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle remaining green onions on top as garnish. Serve with tortilla chips.
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Nutrition Information
Calories: 196 | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 627mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 0.8mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Dip
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My family absolutely loves this. It is the best bean dip recipe.
Best bean dip. Wouldn’t change a thing.
Hi Hollly,
I love all your recipes! Just wonder do you think plain greek yogurt could be used in place of sour cream? thankyou
Mary
Hi Mary! Yes you can use plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream, just keep in mind the dip will have a slightly tangier taste. We would love to hear how it turns out for you!
bean dip recipe was a hit. loved it
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I made this for a gathering of friends, and they were a hit!! Everyone thought they were delicious!! It’s a keeper!!
Can this be made a day or tow a head and then heated? Curious if this is something I can pre-prep for camping. Thanks.
Absolutely Eri! Enjoy!
At what point (if any) do you add the green parts of the onion?
I sprinkle the remaining bits of green onions on the dip as garnish after baking. Enjoy!
Delicious! Added some heat and omg, yummy! Thanks!!
Adding heat sounds like a yummy idea, thanks for sharing, Stephanie!
Does this need to stay warm.. if it’s cool/cold can you still dip chips in it?
Hi Sheryl, it is best served warm. But it should still be dippable when cooled off. You could also keep it warm in a mini crockpot when serving.
Super super delicious. Made this for a superbowl party and it was a hit. I added a little bit of cubed Velveeta because I had it in the fridge and had to cook it about 7 extra minutes to make sure the Velveeta was nice and melty. It came out perfectly. It would also be delicious with chicken or ground beef – I think I’ll try that next time. Thanks for this recipe!!
You’re so welcome! I’m so happy to hear you love this dip!!
Doubled batch and made for Christmas party! Everyone asked for recipe, major hit!!!!!!
Thank you Holly!!!!!
So glad everyone loved it Jack!
This bean dip recipe is really, really good. I will be making it for the second time tomorrow.
Quick and easy! Delicious too.
I like it. Leftovers make great burritos too
love your recipe!
It’s brown sludge. Don’t forgot the 3rd cup of cheese BECAUSE THAT’S WHERE THE MAGIC IS.
This is the absolute best bean dip I have ever made! My husband loves bean dip and I don’t like store bought bean dip, so I wanted to make a homemade bean dip. Well, my husband went nuts for this bean dip. We ate the entire dish in one day. I made it again the next day. I will make this often. Greatest bean dip EVER! Thank you for the recipe!
So happy to hear that Logan! :)
Like quick and easy snacks. Enjoy trying new recipes.
I hope you find many recipes to try and love Barb!
How would you make this in a slow cooker? Looks fantastic :)
Since this just needs to heat and get melty and not actually “cook” I would place it in a small slow cooker and let it cook about 1 1/2 to 2 hours on high stirring halfway. Before serving, add the cheese on top and let melt about 15 minutes.