Mexican Bean Dip

5 from 2 votes

This gooey, cheesy, and oven-baked Mexican bean dip makes for a great easy game day appetizer you’ll want to serve at every party!

Servings servings

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Equipment

Ingredients

16 ounces canned refried beans
2 ounces cream cheese softened
⅔ cup mild cheddar shredded, plus extra for optional garnish
⅔ cup Monterey jack shredded, plus extra for optional garnish
3 tablespoons taco sauce
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon ground red cayenne pepper
Tortilla chips for serving

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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 bake for another 10 minutes. Optionally add a garnish of shredded cheese on top towards the last minute or two of baking so it partially melts.
Serve hot with tortilla chips and enjoy!

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. (But if you want to make this recipe easier, you can use a bag of cheddar jack cheese, which is already a blend of cheddar and Monterey jack).

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. Enjoy them with a side of this bean dip and a margarita!

Scaling: This recipe easily scales for serving a larger crowd. A double 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 15 to 20 minutes, or microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir halfway through to prevent burning.

Author: Nicole and Alex

Calories: 275kcal

Course: Appetizer, Dip, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cheddar cheese, cheese, cinco de mayo, cream cheese, game day, monterey jack cheese, party, potluck, refried beans, taco sauce

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