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Our favorite bean dip recipe is ready to enjoy in only 30 minutes. Enjoy it with chips, tacos, or any Mexican dish!
The Best Bean Dip Recipe!
We love to include dips in our Mexican spreads and at our fiestas like Cinco de Mayo.
This specific refried bean dip is our ALL-TIME favorite not only because it’s easy, but because it’s delicious and always gets 5-star reviews. It’s similar to a loved dip from a local AZ restaurant (but even better) and can be made at home ALL of the time! Plus, it’s filled with cream cheese, sour cream AND cheese!
This classic dip has to be our #1 choice when it comes to bean dips, but we also love our Black Bean Dip and Crock Pot Bean Dip.
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Ready in minutes. The simple ingredients whip this up in under 30 minutes!
- Party favorite. This bean dip is sure to be a hit at any gathering, making it a go-to Mexican Appetizer for social events.
- Slow cooker option. The recipe provides an alternative cooking method, allowing for a delicious, hands-off approach to making the dip.
INGREDIENTS
PRE TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 25 minutes
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans – use a store-bought can or make homemade Canned Refried Beans
- 1 cup sour cream – or plain Greek yogurt
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened – room temperature
- 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning – Or 3 tablespoons of our Taco Seasoning Recipe (a mix of chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper).
- ¼ cup salsa – store-bought or Homemade Salsa
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese – A Mexican cheese blend uses cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, asadero cheese, and queso quesadilla cheese.
- optional mix-ins – store in precooked ground beef or sausage
- optional garnish – jalapenos, green chiles, sliced black olives, chopped tomatoes, fresh cilantro, green onions, or shredded lettuce
- serve with – Tortilla Chips, corn chips, Fritos, or Doritos, Quesadillas, vegetables like carrots or celery
How to Make Bean Dip
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- COMBINE. In a medium bowl, mix 1 can of refried beans, 1 cup sour cream, and 4 ounces of cream cheese until well combined. Add 1 packet of taco seasoning and ¼ cup salsa and stir to combine.
- BAKE + ENJOY! Spread the bean mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish and top with 1 cup shredded cheese. Bake for 25 minutes.
Slow Cooker Directions
- ASSEMBLE. Mix all ingredients minus the shredded cheese. Put half of the bean dip in the crock pot and cover it with half of the cheese. Add the rest of the bean dip and top with the remaining cheese.
- HEAT. Cook on low for 2-3 hours or until the dip is heated through and the cheese is melted. It can stay on the “warm” setting for up to 4 hours.
See also our Crock Pot Bean Dip.
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Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning
- ¼ cup salsa, store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix beans, sour cream, and cream cheese until well combined. Add taco seasoning and salsa and stir to combine.
- Pour into an 8×8-inch baking dish and top with shredded cheese. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Mix the dip 1-2 days before and store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to top with cheese, heat, and serve.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge, and reheat slowly. If needed, add a bit of milk to smooth into a creamy texture.
WOW!
My daughter loves it!!!!
Yay!! I am glad she does! Thank you for trying it!
I made this dip last night with jusT a little less sour cream and taco seasoning called for. I added a dash of hot sauce and no salsa. It was extremely tasty, & i am definitely Putting this in my recipe box! ThaNks! 🙂
That sounds perfect! Glad you liked it! Thank you so much!
I have made the three ingredient ingredients chili cheese dip and it was quick and easy to make and was delicious . I am going to try the refried bean/cheese dip next. Thank you for sharing such great recipes .
You are so welcome 😉 Glad you think that! Thank you!
Amazing!! Everyone loved it!!
Yay! Glad they did! Thank you so much!
This came across one of my posts Today.. I can’t wait to try the bean dip.. Having a family get together this weekend.. So it’s going to be tried out then..
I hope it’s a hit!! Enjoy!
This recipe looks so yummy. I want to thank you for taking your precious time to share with others. People like me so appreciate people like you! Blessings.
Awe, thank you so much for sharing that! I love sharing what I love 🙂
Made this tonight for my family plus two neighbor families and it was such a hit! My husband told me before he isn’t a big Bean dip fan…he ate half of it by himself! Will be making it again soon!
Haha!! That’s what they all say, until they try 🙂 Thank you so much for making it & for letting me know!
We can’t get enough of this dip. It is awesome!! And i love how simple it is to make.
We added chiles, roasted red pepPers, Jalepinos n onions to your revipe . Yum it was great
Sounds great!! So, glad you liked it!
You just cant get enough of this dip. It has all the ingredients that I like and is so easy to put together. Great appetizer for a Party!