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Bean Dip
This bean dip is a quick and tasty appetizer made from refried beans, sour cream, chunky salsa, taco seasonings, and shredded cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 341 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
- 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
- ½ cup chunky red salsa, homemade or store-bought
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Toppings
- Diced avocado
- diced tomatoes
- chopped cilantro
- Diced jalapeño
- cotija cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the refried beans, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and until fully combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in an 8x8 or 2-quart baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the shredded cheese has melted and the dip begins to bubble on the edges.
- Garnish with diced avocado, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeño, and serve warm with tortilla chips.
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Notes
- Make this extra satisfying by stirring in some cooked Mexican chorizo or crumbled bacon.
- Beans: You can use canned refried beans or homemade using my refried beans recipe. If using homemade, you'll need about 1.5 cups of refried beans.
- Cheese: I recommend using thick-cut shredded cheese or shredding cheese yourself from a block (Chihuahua, Monterey Jack, or Colby Jack are great). This type of cheese melts much better and has a better consistency than finely shredded cheese. I recommend eating this dip warm.
- For a smoother dip, blend the ingredients in a food processor until you reach your desired consistency.
- Make this extra satisfying by stirring in some cooked Mexican chorizo or crumbled bacon.
- Salsa: You can use store bought or make some roasted tomato salsa at home.
- To make it extra creamy, mix in 4 ounces of softened cream cheese.
- Adjust the spices and seasonings to taste. Give everything a taste before baking. For an extra kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
1178mg
(49%)
Potassium
182mg
(5%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
870IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
446mg
(45%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1178mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 870IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 446mg | 45% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.