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Hot Mexican bean dip is a quick and easy appetizer or side dish that packs a flavorful punch and is ready in only 30 minutes!
We Love a Hot Dip!
We love a good dip – especially one that pairs with Tortilla Chips.
This hot Mexican bean dip is a FAVORITE!! It’s savory, delicious and packed with flavor. Just mix and bake, and this dip is on the table in only 30 minutes! We bake ours in a cast iron skillet, but you can easily use an 8×8 baking dish.
Serve this best Mexican-flavored dip as an appetizer or a side dish! For more dips perfect for sharing try our popular 7 Layer Bean Dip.
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- For a crowd. Serve it up at Super Bowl Parties, potlucks, or family gatherings, and watch it disappear!
- Not too spicy. Customize this dip to your liking and adjust the spice level as needed!
- More than a dip. Use it as a filling for Bean Burritos, a topping for Tostadas, or paired with a variety of dippables.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 25 minutes
- 1 cup sour cream – or Greek yogurt
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans – store-bought or homemade Canned Refried Beans
- 4 ounces cream cheese – full fat or reduced fat (softened for better mixing)
- 1 packet taco seasoning – classic, mild, or hot taco seasoning, or use 2 tablespoons of homemade Taco Seasoning Blend. Adjust the flavors with cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, or red pepper flakes.
- ⅓ cup 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.
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese – Create your blend using Monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, queso quesadilla, and Asadero cheese.
- optional protein – Shredded Chicken, browned ground beef, or sausage
- optional toppings – chopped tomatoes, cilantro, green onion, diced avocado, black olives, green chiles, or jalapeno
- optional dippers – classic Tortilla Chips, Fritos, Doritos, Soft Pretzels, or Italian Bread
How to Make Mexican Bean Dip
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- COMBINE. In a medium bowl, mix 1 can of refried beans, 1 cup of sour cream, and 4 ounces of cream cheese until well combined. Add 1 packet of taco seasoning and ⅓ cup salsa and stir well.
- BAKE. Pour the bean mixture into an 8×8 pan. (We baked our dip in a cast iron skillet, but you can also use a glass or ceramic baking dish.) Top with 1 cup shredded cheese and bake for 25 minutes. Add any additional toppings and serve hot with Baked Tortilla Chips.
Crockpot Directions
- Spread half of the dip into the crockpot, sprinkle on half of the cheese, add the rest of the dip, and top with the remaining cheese.
- Cook on LOW heat for 2-3 hours or until the dip is hot and the cheese has melted.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 package taco seasoning
- ⅓ cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- optional toppings, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, onion, avocado
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 mix well.
- Pour into an 8×8 pan. Top with shredded cheese and bake for 25 minutes.
- Add any additional toppings and 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 up the filling a day ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
Store leftover bean dip recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat large amounts in the oven or crock pots and small amounts in the microwave.
I actually love that your photos show that you used a cast iron skillet I did the same. I like how the edges almost form a crust with a creamy center.
Oh my, this was amazing!! I am totally making again for Cinco de Mayo. My extended family will love it!! Can’t believe how easy it was to make!
Another tasty dip that you cant go wrong with. Simple to make and your family will love it!
We love this Mexican bean dip! It’s so delicious and everyone always wishes I made two! 🙂
Oh we’re so happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing!
This dip is SO good!! Super easy to make and was a huge hit at the party I attended!
Literally the best dip! I made it for a friend’s get-together and it was a smash!! Thanks for sharing this recipe with us! Super easy to follow and turns out DELICIOUS!!
You’re welcome! We’re happy to hear the dip was a hit!