Skillet Black Bean Queso Dip
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Skillet Black Bean Queso Dip
Description
Skillet Black Bean Queso Dip starts by softening cream cheese and melting it with vegetarian refried black beans and tangy tomatillo salsa verde in a cast iron or oven-safe skillet. The mixture is seasoned with cayenne pepper and salt and thoroughly combined before adding freshly grated pepper jack cheese for a melty, spicy texture.
The dip is topped with extra pepper jack and mozzarella cheeses, sprinkled with dried parsley and optional red pepper flakes for an extra kick, then baked at 350°F until hot and bubbly. For a golden, lightly charred cheese topping, the oven is switched to broil briefly at the end of cooking.
This dip pairs well with tortilla chips and vegetables for dipping. It can be made ahead, stored for several days, and reheated in the oven or microwave without loss of flavor. The recipe notes also mention that if a cast iron skillet is unavailable, any oven-safe dish can be used for baking and serving.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Tomatillo Salsa Verde
- 15 oz refried black beans 1 can, vegetarian
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese plus a few extra ounces for topping, freshly grated
- 1 oz mozzarella for topping, grated
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes for topping, deliciously spicy, optional
- ¼ tsp parsley dried, for topping
- tortilla chips for dipping
- vegetable for dipping
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Take out pepper jack cheese and cream cheese ahead of time and allow to soften.
- Next combine your beans and green salsa in a well-seasoned cast iron skillet and bring to medium heat on your stove top, stirring frequently.
- Add softened cream cheese, salt, and cayenne pepper, and mix thoroughly.
- Once the beans are hot and the cream cheese has fully melted, slowly add freshly grated pepper jack cheese, stirring constantly to incorporate.
- Top with extra pepper jack, grated mozzarella cheese, parsley and red pepper flakes, and bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until hot and bubbly!
- To make the cheese bubbly and golden, switch your oven to broil on high for just a minute or so [keep an eye on it to prevent burning]
- Dig in right away and store leftovers for up to 4 days in a covered bowl. May be reheated in the oven or microwave. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes about 4 cups of dip, suitable for a party or potluck.
- The dip tastes great on the first day and even better the following day after flavors meld.
- You can prepare this dip in advance and reheat it easily in the oven or microwave.
- If you don't have a cast iron skillet, any oven-safe serving dish can be used for baking the dip.
- Leftovers store well in a covered container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 32servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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