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Spicy Bean Dip

This slightly spicy bean dip is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for dipping! It only takes 5 minutes to put this together then toss it in the oven to let it heat and get metly. Great for adding to any of your favorite Tex Mex dishes or as a crowd pleasing snack!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 10
Author: Serene

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 16 ounce can refried beans
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded, divided
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 1 packet taco seasoning homemade taco seasoning recipe here

Optional Toppings

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup jalapenos pickled
  • 2 tbsp sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine Dip Ingredients: In a large bowl add the softened cream cheese and sour cream together. Stir together until well combined, might be slightly lumpy. Add in the refried beans and stir together.
  • Add in 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Stir.
  • Add in the diced green chiles and taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
  • Add to Baking Dish: Spread the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish. Smooth out the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheese.
  • Bake: 25-30 minutes until the cheese on top is fully melted.
  • Toppings: Remove from oven and top with any optional toppings desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Refried Beans: this recipe can be made using canned beans or homemade refried beans
  • Chiles: diced green chiles are fairly mild. For more heat add some chopped pickled jalapeños. 
  • Slow Cooker Option: prep all of the ingredients minus the toppings and mix them together, then add to the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 2 hours on high. Toppings should always be added just before serving. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 967IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 362mg | Iron: 1mg