Easy Bean Dip is a delicious party dip loaded creamy beans, cheese and heaps of taco inspired seasoning! Refried beans make this recipe a cinch while a little cream cheese makes it creamy and rich. A few jalapenos to give it a little bit of spice (but don’t worry, it’s not crazy hot)!
This dip bakes until hot and bubbly, perfect for scooping with tortilla chips or even Loaded Nachos! Pass the margaritas please.
The Perfect Party Food
Who doesn’t love a quick and easy bean dip recipe? Totally simple to make and take, this bean dip recipe is a definite keeper! It’s so easy anyone can whip this dip up…and, everyone loves it!
Tortilla chips? Celery Sticks? Even brussels sprouts chips are the perfect vehicle for this spicy taco dip with beans! The great thing about this cream cheese bean dip is that it can go anywhere! Potluck? Office party? Game day? Super easy to put together and everyone loves it!
Bean Dip Made Easy
What is Bean Dip? The best bean dip is one that’s crazy easy to make (this one fits the bill perfectly). A can of refried beans (even generic will do) and cream cheese are the foundation here. What separates this refried bean dip from the pack is spicing it up with taco seasoning and a handful of jalapenos! The best refried bean dip recipe everrrrrr!
How to Make Bean Dip
The real flavor winner here is the taco seasoning. You can buy packets of taco seasoning or simply create your own from portions of cumin, garlic, onion powder, ground red chile and salt and pepper…don’t be afraid to experiment!
- Whip the refried beans, the cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning until it’s all fully mixed. Use a hand mixer or a whisk, but make sure everything is fluffy to avoid a chip-wreck! Remember, this is the foundation of a great refried bean dip so choose your favorite beans (we like the ones with a little bit of heat)!
- Gently stir in the onion, jalapenos and 2 cups of the cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar adds more flavor).
- Spread the mixture into the baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bake until golden and bubbly!
Voila, it’s that easy!
Bean Dip Variations
- Stir in 1/2 cup of salsa or drained Rotel tomatoes
- Swap out the cheddar for your favorite cheese
- Add taco toppings like olives and diced tomatoes
- Add 1/2 lb ground beef or sausage to the bean layer
More Tex-Mex Inspired Dips
- Rotel Dip – Crazy easy. Crazy yummy.
- 7 Layer Dip – Party favorite!
- Beef Enchilada Dip – So much flavor!
- Cowboy Caviar – Fresh and delicious (viral recipe).
- 5 Minute Taco Dip – Quick party recipe!
- Mexican Corn Dip – Easy to make ahead!
Easy Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 16 ounces refried beans canned
- ½ package taco seasoning
- 4 ounces mild green chiles diced and drained
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 green onions divided
- ¼ cup jalapenos chopped, optional
- 3 cups cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice green onions dividing the white and green portions. Set the green part aside.
- Combine cream cheese, refried beans, taco seasoning and sour cream with a hand mixer on until fluffy.
- Add the whites of the onions, jalapenos, chiles and 2 cups of cheddar cheese.
- Spread into a 2qt (or 8x8) baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake 20-25 minutes or hot and cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle remaining green onions on top as garnish. Serve with tortilla chips.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer
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I made this for a gathering of friends, and they were a hit!! Everyone thought they were delicious!! It’s a keeper!!
Can this be made a day or tow a head and then heated? Curious if this is something I can pre-prep for camping. Thanks.
Absolutely Eri! Enjoy!
At what point (if any) do you add the green parts of the onion?
I sprinkle the remaining bits of green onions on the dip as garnish after baking. Enjoy!
Delicious! Added some heat and omg, yummy! Thanks!!
Adding heat sounds like a yummy idea, thanks for sharing, Stephanie!
Does this need to stay warm.. if it’s cool/cold can you still dip chips in it?
Hi Sheryl, it is best served warm. But it should still be dippable when cooled off. You could also keep it warm in a mini crockpot when serving.
Super super delicious. Made this for a superbowl party and it was a hit. I added a little bit of cubed Velveeta because I had it in the fridge and had to cook it about 7 extra minutes to make sure the Velveeta was nice and melty. It came out perfectly. It would also be delicious with chicken or ground beef – I think I’ll try that next time. Thanks for this recipe!!
You’re so welcome! I’m so happy to hear you love this dip!!
Doubled batch and made for Christmas party! Everyone asked for recipe, major hit!!!!!!
Thank you Holly!!!!!
So glad everyone loved it Jack!
This bean dip recipe is really, really good. I will be making it for the second time tomorrow.
Quick and easy! Delicious too.
I like it. Leftovers make great burritos too
love your recipe!
It’s brown sludge. Don’t forgot the 3rd cup of cheese BECAUSE THAT’S WHERE THE MAGIC IS.
This is the absolute best bean dip I have ever made! My husband loves bean dip and I don’t like store bought bean dip, so I wanted to make a homemade bean dip. Well, my husband went nuts for this bean dip. We ate the entire dish in one day. I made it again the next day. I will make this often. Greatest bean dip EVER! Thank you for the recipe!
So happy to hear that Logan! :)
Like quick and easy snacks. Enjoy trying new recipes.
I hope you find many recipes to try and love Barb!
How would you make this in a slow cooker? Looks fantastic :)
Since this just needs to heat and get melty and not actually “cook” I would place it in a small slow cooker and let it cook about 1 1/2 to 2 hours on high stirring halfway. Before serving, add the cheese on top and let melt about 15 minutes.