Refried Bean Dip

Name: Refried Bean Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
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

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Our favorite refried bean dip is ready to enjoy in only 30 minutes. Enjoy it with chips, tacos, or any Mexican dish!

Chip being dipped into the best refried bean dip recipe.

our All-Time Favorite Bean Dip!

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

Combining cream cheese and refried beans in a white bowl.

Adding salsa to bean and cream cheese mixture.

How to Make Refried 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.

Chip being dipped into the best bean dip.

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.

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Refried Bean Dip

By: Lil’ Luna

Our favorite refried bean dip is ready to enjoy in only 30 minutes. Enjoy it with chips, tacos, or any Mexican dish!

Servings: 8

Prep: 5

Cook: 25

Total: 30

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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Notes

Prep ahead of time. 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.

Slow cooker directions. Mix all the ingredients except the shredded cheese. Spoon half of the bean dip into the slow cooker and cover with half of the cheese, then add the rest of the bean dip and top with the remaining cheese. Cook on low for 2–3 hours, or until the dip is heated through and the cheese is melted.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup, Calories: 159kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 203mg, Potassium: 88mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 513IU, Vitamin C: 0.5mg, Calcium: 137mg, Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

Make ahead of time?

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.

How to store bean dip?

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.

Refried Bean Dip