The Best Bean Dip
This is the Best Bean Dip Ever – creamy, spicy, and the perfect texture for dipping. Bring it to a friend’s house to watch the game and it’ll be a hit.
Beans, salsa, cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, chili powder and cumin in this bean dip recipe. It’s the ultimate combo and is seriously one of the best bean dip recipes I’ve ever had.
REFRIED BEAN DIP RECIPE
During my last pregnancy I had an overwhelming craving for bean dip. I wasn’t sure exactly what I was looking for but I was sure if I tasted enough bean dips I would find the right one to satisfy the craving.
I tried Taco Bell and drove around to every local restaurant in South Florida and nothing came close to what I wanted.
Growing up in Arizona we had a plethora of Mexican restaurants that were known just for their bean dip and that’s sooo what I wanted.
Just a couple thousand miles too far away.
I never did find one that did the trick until now…when I’m not pregnant anymore.
There are some foods that I ate while I was pregnant and honestly still have a hard time eating now because they bring back such strong memories of how sick I was.
Don’t let my wacky hormones fool you…those recipes are good. I’m just being honest.
WHAT IS IN BEAN DIP
This bean dip is pretty simple. Beans, salsa, cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, chili powder and cumin. It’s the ultimate combo and is seriously one of the best bean dips I’ve ever had.
But this, THIS is the dip. Couldn’t be anymore perfect. This bean dip is everything I ever wanted when I was pregnant…and not pregnant.
HOW TO MAKE BEAN DIP
This recipe was meant for the slow cooker but due to my procrastination I’ve found that it can also be done in the oven and even the microwave (ultra procrastinator).
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Beans, salsa, cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, chili powder and cumin. It's the ultimate combo and is seriously one of the best bean dip recipes I've ever had.
Ingredients
- 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
- 1 cup picante sauce
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (or more to taste)
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; transfer to a small (1-1/2-qt) slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or until heated through, stirring intermittently. Serve with tortilla chips and salsa.
- Optional ways of preparing: The slow cooker is ideal because it keeps the dip warm but you can also prepare this in the oven or even microwave.
- For the Oven: Bake dip at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Microwave: Heat in a microwave safe bowl for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted and smooth. Stir every couple of minutes.
Recipe Notes
Source: Taste of Home
I always thought bean dips were a bit boring, but this tasty version was a big hit at a Cinco de Mayo potluck. It disappeared quickly! Also super simple to make and just the right balance of beans and cheese so it is creamy enough to scoop without breaking the tortilla chip! I will make again.
Just double checking…it calls for one package of cream cheese, which is 3 Oz….it’s it really just 3oz or was it supposed to be 8 Oz, which is a typical size for cream cheese?
Hi Julie – I just realized the same thing as I’m measuring out my cream cheese, there is actually no cream cheese on this recipe at all 😂 I could have sworn I read cream cheese too but looking back at the ingredient list it’s just not there !
Leo, look again. Cream cheese is right after sour cream (light gray print, optional?)
This recipe is so good. So funny, I’ve made this several times for gatherings with my friends and it was such a hit. Now I’m pregnant and I can’t keep anything but beans and rice on my stomach. My mum then suggested, oh you should make that yummy bean dip you used to make! I made it today, fingers crossed I wouldn’t get sick, and it was a success. Thanks for sharing!!!
I quadrupled this recipe and heated it in my 8-quart Instant Pot for a school concession stand last night. It sold out! Everyone loved it.
I used colby jack, by the way…I shredded it from a block so it got nice and gooey and stringy.
Straight from the block is always good!
I JUST PUT IT ALL IN THE SLOW COOKER…IT LOOKS MORE LIKE CHEESE DIP THAN BEANS. DOES IT EVEN OUT TO LOOK MORE LIKE BEANS?
Yep. It will even out I promise.
This is great! I used a little less picante sauce because our was “hot” but did everything else as written. I would make this again!
Awesome to hear!
I forgot that I was looking for a bean dip recipe when I read the long story before the recipe. Why do people put a long story before a recipe? May I suggest getting a puppy if you’re lonely? Stop the rambling.
Margaret……..why do people put a long story before a recipe you ask? Well, I ask WHY do some people leave snide comments? Your not a very nice person to do so.
Margaret, this is my blog if you don’t like it you’re free to leave. Sounds like you might need a puppy.
To the one who said stop rambling perhaps you’re the one that really needs a friend and have nobody else to critique. Recipe was awesome thank you for sharing in the story before it 😁
Poor Margaret. The only interesting thing she has in her life is the ability to spread negative energy all over the pages of lovely people with delicious recipes. This bean dip and your blog are bright spots on the internet. Thank you!
Ever use in a 7 layer dip? That’s what I am about to try.
Um yes. That would be fabulous!
Hey Christy,
This is Harleen ,I’m a guy. I just made your bean dip for me and my wife and boy is it great!!
I did a few addtion such as fresh garlic and onion and jalapeno! ummmmm umh!
Thanks for posting this blog > Be Blessed the more.
Thanks Harleen! I’m glad you liked it!
Girl! I baked it for my Fourth of July and it’s SO GOOD !!!!!!!!! Im so used to pre packaged bean dip and it’s so good !!
It’s so good! I agree!
We just went to Julio’s, too in Scottsdale and had their bean dip and I said need know how to make this! Thank you! When we get home- I am so trying this!
Hi I’m excited to try this but unfortunately only have a tiny “Little Dipper” crock pot that measures at .5 qts. Any recommendations? Do I cut the recipe in half maybe?
Yes, definitely cut it in half or use your microwave or a saucepan. It’s all the same.
Thank you so much!!! My pregnancy brain suddenly craved this on my way home from work and I needed to have it! Thanks mainly for the microwave recipe bc I needed it NOW!! The twins inside my belly thank you for this yummy dinner. Yes, I’m having this for dinner. 😂
Hi there!
What kind pf beans do you use?
What does refried mean?
Refried is a type of Mexican bean and can be found by the MExican seasonings.
Can I use a can of rotels instead of salsa?
Sure!
Any idea how many people this recipe serves?
It serves about 18 (1/4 cup).
Oh you are a woman after my same heart. I cannot wait to try this!! While pregnant with boy 2 out of 3 I walked into the grocery store and smelled cinnamon raisin bread. I smelled every loaf just because I wanted the one that I smelled. My husband gave me that look like this did not happen. A really nice gentleman walked by and told him it’s ok for have children too.
Hahaha. How funny! Now I’m craving cinnamon bread.
Is the picante sauce from Pace or what brand do you use?
I like Pace!