Restaurant Style Mexican Bean Dip
This restaurant style Mexican bean dip recipe is gooey, cheesy, and baked in the oven for an easy game day appetizer you’ll want to serve at every party!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz canned refried beans
- 1 oz cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup mild cheddar shredded, plus extra for garnish
- ⅓ cup Monterey jack shredded, plus extra for garnish
- 4 tsp taco sauce
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp ground red cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small oven-safe baking dish, combine beans and cream cheese. Stir until well combined. Then add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Stir, then garnish with a sprinkle of shredded cheese and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
Cheese: We highly recommend grating cheese from a block for this recipe! The pre-shredded cheese in a bag has a powdery coating on it that keeps it from sticking together in the bag - but this means it doesn't melt as well. Shredding your own cheese will make this dip extra gooey and delicious.
Serving suggestions: Serve bean dip with restaurant style corn tortilla chips for dipping. This savory dip is great for game days, Cinco de Mayo parties, potlucks, and more! For a full-on fiesta dinner that will feel just like eating at your favorite Mexican restaurant, try making our Yolanda’s-style chicken burritos ranchero (get the recipe here). Enjoy them with a side of this bean dip - and a margarita!
Scaling: This recipe easily scales for serving a larger crowd. A double or triple batch is plenty for a party!
Storing & reheating: Store bean dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Simply reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 to 15 minutes, or microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir halfway through to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 1mg