Chipotle and Cheese Bean Dip
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4.7
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
401 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Chipotle and Cheese Bean Dip
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Chipotles in adobo give this cheesy bean dip incredible flavor. So good!
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Ingredients
- 1 pinto beans whole, canned, 20 oz
- 1/2 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 chipotles in adobo
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 cup water or stock
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- diced tomato (optional)
- cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Roughly chop 1/2 an onion and peel 3 garlic cloves. Saute the onion and whole garlic cloves in a dollop of oil over medium heat. Cook until the onion is just starting to brown, 5-7 minutes.
- Drain and rinse 1 can of pinto beans.
- Add beans to the onion mixture, along with 3 chipotles in adobo, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 cup of water. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for a couple minutes.
- Add mixture to a blender or food processor and combine well.
- Add bean puree to an oven-safe baking dish, along with 4 oz. cream cheese, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and 1/2 cup salsa.
- Bake in the oven at 350F for 20-25 minutes. Halfway through the baking period give the dip a good stir as all the cheese will be melted by then.
- After baking, take a final taste for seasoning as beans are hypersensitive to salt level. I added another 1/4 teaspoon of salt before serving.
- If you want a final layer of cheese, sprinkle cheese on top and bake for an additional 30-60 seconds.
- Optional garnishes includes diced tomatoes and finely chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- I've made this dip before using roasted tomatoes in place of the salsa and gotten an equally good result.
- I used one of the larger 20 oz. can of beans. Compensate accordingly if you are using a smaller 15 oz. can. Or don't compensate and the result will be a bit more cheesy!
- I usually cut off the stems and de-seed the chipotles before using them.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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