For more dips perfect for sharing try our popular 7 Layer Bean Dip, Bean Dip, or Tamale Dip.
We Love a Hot Dip!
We love a good dip! Tortilla Chips and Homemade Salsa are on repeat in our house, but we can frequently be found enjoying both hot and cold dips. Serve this favorite Mexican bean dip as an appetizer or a side dish! Here’s why we love it:
Not too spicy. Customize this dip to your liking and adjust the spice level as needed! Ready in no time. Just mix and bake, and this dip is on the table in only 30 minutes! More than a dip. Use it as a filling for Bean Burritos, a topping for Tostadas, or paired with a variety of dippables. For a crowd. Serve it up at Super Bowl Parties, potlucks, or family gatherings, and watch it disappear! Crockpot dip. Prep this dip ahead of time with our slow cooker directions listed below.
Ingredients
sour cream – or Greek yogurt refried beans – storebought or homemade Canned Refried Beans. cream cheese – full fat or reduced fat (softened for better mixing) taco seasoning – classic, mild, or hot. Or use 2 tablespoons of homemade Taco Seasoning Blend. salsa – comes in different varieties. Choose smooth or chunky, mild, medium, or hot, or use Homemade Salsa. Drain watery salsa so that it doesn’t produce a runny dip. shredded Mexican blend cheese – Create your blend using Monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, queso quesadilla, and Asadero cheese. optional toppings – chopped tomatoes, cilantro, green onion, diced avocado, black olives, green chiles, or jalapeno.
Mix and Bake!
Storing Info
Make ahead of time. Make a day ahead of time and store it in the fridge. If it isn’t in the baking pan, spread the dip into the dish, top it with cheese, and bake. STORE leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat large amounts in the oven or crock pots and small amounts in the microwave. FREEZE. Whether you make it ahead of time or freeze leftovers, store this bean dip recipe in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and heat in the oven.
Cook on LOW heat for 2-3 hours or until the dip is hot and the cheese has melted. Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video
