Who doesn't love a good dip?! This Refried Bean Dip recipe comes together in just minutes and everybody always swarms when it's set out at a party next to a big bowl of tortilla chips! Make it as mild or spicy as you like, then step back and watch your family and friends devour this fantastic dip!
Table of Contents
- This Refried Bean Dip is perfect for your next big get together!
- Homemade Bean Dip ingredients
- How to make Bean Dip
- Bean Dip variations
- How to serve this Easy Bean Dip
- How to store Homemade Bean Dip
- Bean Dip Recipe with Refried Beans FAQs
- More like this Refried Bean Dip
- Bean Dip Recipe with Refried Beans Recipe
This Refried Bean Dip is perfect for your next big get together!
Forget the store-bought dips and spreads for your next gathering and make this homemade bean dip that will be gone faster than you can say “touchdown!”.
Everybody raves over this homemade bean dip made with the perfect balance of creamy, cheese flavors and Tex-Mex spices. It’s one you’ll get asked to bring every year!
If you are planning a party or a Game Day menu, be sure to include these other amazing dip recipes: Philly Cheesesteak Dip, Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon, and Easy Greek Seven Layer Dip!
Homemade Bean Dip ingredients
- Refried Beans
- Picante Sauce
- Pepper Jack Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Cream Cheese
- Jalapenos
- Chili Powder
- Ground Cumin
- Green Onions
- Tortilla Chips
How to make Bean Dip
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Alternatively, you could make this in a slow cooker and just let it warm for 2 hours.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the bean dip. You can use a can of refried beans or make your own Instant Pot refried beans to use in this recipe.
- Blend everything together until smooth and combined, then transfer to an oven-safe baking dish or cast iron skillet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly! Give everything a stir, then sprinkle with chopped green onions or cilantro for a little color, then serve with plenty of chips!
Bean Dip variations
- Make it with black beans! Try this same recipe but using refried black beans instead for a yummy twist.
- Change the cheese. You can use any melty cheese you like such as mozzarella or monterey jack.
- Lower fat ingredients. You can get away with reduced fat cream cheese and greek yogurt in this recipe instead of regular cream cheese and sour cream.
How to serve this Easy Bean Dip
I like to keep things simple and just garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro, but you could really load up the bean dip by sprinkling with extra shredded cheese, pico de gallo, sliced jalapenos (for those who like it extra spicy!), or sliced avocados.
No matter how you top refried bean dip, everybody loves it! Seriously, serve this at your next party and watch people swarm to it!
I like to serve this refried bean dip with tortilla chips or Fritos, but you could also use crackers or even veggies for a healthier alternative.
How to store Homemade Bean Dip
Bean dip doesn’t last long at our house, but you can store any leftover bean dip in the fridge for 4-5 days. Just reheat in the oven or microwave before serving for a hot bean dip, although you could eat it cold if you like.
Can you freeze this Refried Bean Dip Recipe?
Bean dip can be cooled to room temperature, then frozen in a freezer-safe ziptight bag for up to 3 months. Just thaw overnight in the fridge then reheat and stir well before serving.
Bean Dip Recipe with Refried Beans FAQs
Bean dip is smoother and creamier than refried beans so that is can be served as a dip or spread, while refried beans have a thicker texture and are commonly used as a side dish or filling in Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. Bean dip is ideal for scooping with tortilla chips or spreading on other foods while the thicker and chunkier refried beans usually retain some whole or partially mashed beans and are eaten with a spoon or fork.
If you feel like your bean dip is too thin, you can thicken it by baking it longer or reducing the amount of picante sauce or sour cream so it doesn’t thin out so much to begin with.
If your bean dip is too thin, try stirring in some additional picante sauce or sour cream to loosen it up a bit or don’t cook it quite as long. A little water or chicken broth could also be added to thin it out a bit.
More like this Refried Bean Dip
- Slow Cooker Little Smokies in Honey Garlic BBQ Sauce
- Healthier Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe
- Homemade Soft Pretzels with Mustard Cheese Dip
- Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
- Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
- Cottage Cheese Jello Salad
- Easy Chicken Parmesan Sliders
- Grilled Mexican Street Corn Dip
- Slow Cooker Asian Pulled Pork Sliders
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
Did you make this recipe?
Let me know what you thought with a comment and rating below. You can also take a picture and tag me on Instagram @houseofnasheats or share it on the Pinterest pin so I can see.
Bean Dip Recipe with Refried Beans
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
- 1 cup picante sauce
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese (4 ounces)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 jalapeno, stems and seeds removed, finely diced
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Combine all of the ingredients except for the green onions in a large bowl. Mix with a hand mixer until combine, then pour into a large skillet or square baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly. Stir, then sprinkle with the green onions, if desired, and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- A crust may form on the top of the bean dip as it sits, but if you stir the dip well this will mix right back in.
- Slow Cooker Instructions: You can all all of the dip ingredients to a small slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until hot all the way through.
Nutrition
This post first appeared on The Salty Marshmallow, where I am a contributor.
Amy - these were amazing, the flavors, texture, everything about it! I put away a bit to have for Taco Tuesday this week schmeared on our taco shells!
Made it for a birthday party. Everyone loved it. Wasn't a drop left. I had to pass out the receipe. Thanks
Everyone loves this dip every time I serve it!
Oh good! I'm glad you like it!