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This refried bean dip is packed full of creamy goodness. I start with refried beans, cream cheese, green chiles, taco seasoning, and loads of cheese for an ultra creamy bean dip that no one can stop eating!
The best holiday of the year is coming up and I could not be more excited.
Cinco de Mayo.
I don’t care that it’s just an American excuse to eat fried tacos and restaurant style salsa.
I will happily take any excuse I can get to celebrate my favorite cuisine!
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with bean dip and I wanted to share my recipe with you. I started out with a recipe I found on Allrecipes, but I’ve tweaked it a bit into this version and it’s SO. DANG. GOOD. You really shouldn’t live another minute without this refried bean dip recipe in your life.
How to make bean dip from scratch:
I love to start off my homemade bean dip with my favorite homemade refried beans. It’s a really easy and economical recipe that I think you’ll love.
If you’re short on time or just not interested in making your own refried beans, go ahead and start with a couple cans of refried beans. No shame, friends.
We’re making this bean dip with cream cheese, because that makes it extra creamy and delicious. Cream cheese really does make everything taste better, if you ask me!
Add the cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, cheddar, pepperjack, Cholula, and chopped green chiles to the beans and stir it all up really well.
Spread that mixture into an 8×8 baking dish and top with more cheese.
Bake this up for about 20 minutes to get it all hot and melty and then sprinkle with a little cilantro.
This bean dip recipe is perfect for dipping, but you can also add leftovers to burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, or tostadas. It’s seriously so good no matter how you eat it!
More Cinco de Mayo recipes to try:
Taco Lasagna: This one went viral on Facebook!
Low Carb Taco Soup: This chicken taco soup is a favorite around here!
Mexican Cornbread Casserole: Cornbread and tacos belong together!
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas: So easy to toss in the slow cooker!
Mexican Chicken Casserole: We love casseroles!
Refried Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 4 cups refried beans
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning
- 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese divided
- 8 ounces grated pepper jack cheese divided
- 2 tablespoons Cholula hot sauce
- 4 ounces chopped green chiles canned
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl, reserving half of the cheddar and pepper jack.
- Mix well to combine.
- Spread into an 8x8 baking dish and top with reserved cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until hot and cheese has melted.
- Sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve with chips for dipping.
Mary says
Can you use a crockpot instead if the oven?
Karly says
I’m sure you could, though I’ve never tried it.
Jill Moore says
Hi, I’m pretty sure I’ve made your recipe a year ago but might have embellished and added some things extra. I really can’t remember if I added a little minced garlic. Do you think that would be okay to add to the recipe?
Karly says
Yep, I’m sure that would be good.
Carol says
So is it 1/4 cup of taco seasoning, or one packet?
Karly says
1/4 cup.
George Pankey says
It’s the same thing, one packet = 1/4 cup.
Taryn Whitney says
Great recipe! My family loves it!!!
Stephanie says
Ummm, OKAY- this is amazing. I made this (a little early for Cinco De Mayo), and I AM OBSESSED!!! 100% making this like, every week. And I don’t even feel a bit bad about it! Hot dang!
Karly says
Haha! I could eat it every week too! Glad you enjoyed!
Dawn E Cundiff says
My family is enjoying this awesome dip while watching Superbowl!
Karly says
Glad to hear that! Have fun!
Deanna says
Whoops ! I forgot to rate this! Btw-do you think it can be safely frozen?
Karly says
Hmm, I’ve never tried freezing bean dip before, but I can’t think of any reason it wouldn’t do okay.
Julie says
Making this now
Deanna says
Made this today! I’ve never liked refried beans so after reading your recipe posts. I made the refried beans ( yumm) and then the bean dip! Holy yum!! This is so freaking good!!! Thanks for sharing!
Rita says
I agree, Teresa. If Karly wants ratings, rate the recipe after you make it. We all think it looks great, but make it and report how it is.
Karly says
I’m actually totally happy to get comments – it’s how I interact and connect with my readers. This is a blog, not a recipe site like Allrecipes. I like the interaction, whether people have made it or not. 🙂
Teresa says
How can you give a rating to a recipe that you haven’t tried yet. Or how can you give a honest rating to a recipe that you tweaked. You are only giving yourself a rating. Make the original version, rate it and then say how you would change it up. THANKS.
Karly says
I’m not sure what you mean. I did make this recipe. I photographed it and made a video of it as well.
Teresa says
Karly, this comment was not meant for you. It was meant for other people who gave you a rating by just looking at the picture without trying the recipe first. Others have even given your recipe a rating based on their tweaks without trying the original recipe as written. Sorry for any misunderstanding. Love your recipes and your comments.
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
I’m all about a great dip for a chip! This bean dip looks like all the things I love! This dip will be making an appearance in my house soon!
Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl says
Karly, this dip looks fabulous ! Pass me the chips and a margarita!!
Kelly | Foodtasia says
Karly, this dip looks fabulous! All my favorite flavors in there!
Damaris says
I love refried beans and this looks so good. Pinned!
Maggie Martin says
Not really big on bean dip but I will give this a try as soon as I make my next recipe of your refried beans.
Have a good day.
Maggie
Heather Perine says
OOh yes this dip looks awesome. Perfect app for a party!