Easy + AMAZING Bean Dip (6 Ingredients!)

Bean Dip recipe in white bowl with garnishes.

Easy + AMAZING Bean Dip (6 Ingredients!)

Bean Dip is a creamy, cheesy, delicious, stove-top recipe requiring only SIX ingredients (starting with refried beans) and just TEN minutes...a perfect dip for parties or the big game!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 96kcal

Author Samantha Skaggs

Equipment

Medium Pot (3-quart)

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese at room temperature
2 (16-ounce) cans refried beans
¾ cup salsa mild, medium, or hot, depending on your preference
1 tablespoon Homemade Taco Seasoning plus more to taste if desired
8 ounces (2 cups) grated pepper jack cheese OR Monterrey Jack or sharp cheddar
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves plus additional for garnish

Instructions

In a medium pot set over medium heat, break up the cream cheese into chunks. Add the refried beans, salsa, and taco seasoning and mix together until well incorporated. Stir occasionally until smooth and heated through, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent the bottom from burning.
Stir in the grated cheese until melted, and then add the cilantro. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired, and serve warm with tortilla chips.

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Notes

I typically make this Bean Dip using medium salsa and pepper jack cheese for a moderately spicy dip...but it's not so hot that my kids won't eat it. If you prefer a milder dip, you may use mild salsa and/or substitute your favorite non-spicy grated cheese.
I didn't want my dip to have an overt taste of tacos, but I wanted it to be adequately seasoned. I recommend starting with 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning, and if you think more is needed, add an additional teaspoon at a time. I ended up using a total 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning in my dip (or about ½ of a packet, if you use store-bought). You can also supplement the taco seasoning with some plain salt and pepper, if you wish.
You may add more salsa for a thinner dip, but keep in mind that adding a lot more will change the flavor.
This Bean Dip recipe needs to be stirred on the stove until completely combined and melted. However, to keep warm while serving, you may transfer the dip to a small slow cooker set to WARM, stirring occasionally to prevent the bottom from burning and the surface of the dip from drying out.

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