Bean Dip
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Bean Dip
Description
The recipe starts by beating cream cheese until fluffy, then mixing in sour cream, canned refried beans, taco seasoning, and part of the shredded cheddar cheese. This creates a smooth and flavorful base. The mixture is placed into a greased baking dish, topped with remaining cheddar, and baked until melted and bubbly, developing a golden cheese crust.
Pico de Gallo adds fresh acidity and texture as an optional topping. Serving this dip warm alongside tortilla chips allows for easy scooping and enjoying a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy combination. Using freshly grated cheese helps the topping melt smoothly without clumping.
Choosing a high-quality refried bean with good consistency ensures better texture and flavor. Lighter cream cheese and sour cream options can be used to reduce calories if desired.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 ounce cans refried beans
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3 cups cheddar cheese divided use, shredded
- 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo optional garnish
- tortilla chips for serving
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9 or 10 inch baking dish or skillet with cooking spray.
- Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a mixer. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the sour cream and beat until well mixed.
- Stir in the refried beans, taco seasoning and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon the bean mixture into the prepared dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until dip is bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Top with pico de gallo, and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese rather than pre-shredded for smoother melting and less clumping.
- Select high-quality canned refried beans with a rich color and consistency to avoid watery dip.
- To reduce calories, low-fat cream cheese and sour cream options can be substituted without major changes to texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 352mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 740IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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