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    Meals » Recipes » Appetizers

    Easy Hot Bean Dip

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jan 5, 2021 · Modified: Feb 25, 2021 by Dee

    Easy Hot Bean Dip with refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa and plenty of cheese is a delicious appetizer, snack or side dish! This 5 ingredient dip recipe is perfect for dipping tortilla chips and Fritos! via @meamel

    Easy Hot Bean Dip with refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa and plenty of cheese is a delicious appetizer, snack or side dish! Perfect for dipping tortilla chips and Fritos!

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    hand dipping tortilla chip into hot bean dip with melted cheese on top

    There are a billion bean dip recipes out there, but I had to experiment to find one that pleased my picky eaters. This easy bean dip recipe with cream cheese is cheesy, creamy and has just the right amount of heat.

    We make this hot bean dip as an appetizer for New Years, game days or sometimes just to snack on. It reheats well, so you can even serve leftovers as a side dish with pork carnitas, beef and bean burritos, beef tacos or shredded chicken tacos.

    Best of all, it's a super easy dip recipe to throw together. And you probably have all of the 5 ingredients to make it in your pantry or fridge.

    How to Make Hot Bean Dip

    I always mix everything together in a large casserole dish or 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Why dirty extra dishes if you don't have to?!

    Just mix the refried beans, softened cream cheese, sour cream and salsa together until well blended and creamy. There's plenty of flavor here, so I don't add any taco seasoning, although you can if you want.

    mix refried beans with cream cheese and sour cream in white dish

    Then, stir in some shredded cheese. Smooth the top so it's nice and even.

    Finally, sprinkle more shredded cheese on top. I use Mexican blend cheese, but you can use cheddar or whatever you prefer.

    bean dip with shredded cheese in baking dish

    Now, pop the dish into your oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. You can sprinkle on some chopped cilantro for a pop of color if you want!

    The bean dip is super hot right out of the oven -- ask me how I know! So, let it sit for a few minutes before digging in.

    It's really best served warm. Not too hot, not cold -- just right!

    hot bean dip with melted cheese and cilantro in white casserole dish

    My taste testers say Fritos work best for digging in deep and scooping this cheesy dip up -- no soggy chips here!

    Tostitos Scoops are good, too! But really, any chip is fine.

    cheesy hot dip on tortilla chip

    How to Reheat

    Store leftover bean dip covered in the fridge. You can reheat the bean dip in in the oven. Just smooth the leftovers, add more cheese to the top, and bake until warm.

    Recipe first published in 2015 and updated last in 2021.

    scoop hot bean dip on tortilla chip with melted cheese on top

    Easy Hot Bean Dip

    Published by Dee
    Easy Hot Bean Dip with refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, salsa and plenty of cheese is a delicious appetizer, snack or side dish! Perfect for dipping tortilla chips and Fritos!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 14
    Calories 152 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cans refried beans we use vegetarian
    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ½ cup mild salsa
    • 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese or cheddar, divided

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°, and spray a baking dish with non stick spray
    • Mix the refried beans, cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and well blended
      mix refried beans, cream cheese and sour cream in baking dish
    • Stir in the salsa and 1 cup of cheese, and smooth the mixture evenly in the baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese
      top dip with cheddar cheese in casserole dish
    • Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly

    Notes

    For extra flavor, add diced jalapeños or taco seasoning.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 375mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 404IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword bean dip, easy hot bean dip
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    Comments

    1. Sandra says

      January 13, 2021 at 9:56 am

      This was so good!! It was a really huge hit at my house!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 13, 2021 at 8:32 pm

        Thanks, Sandra! I'm so happy to hear this!

    2. Toni says

      January 11, 2021 at 3:59 pm

      Such an amazing dip! Everyone at my house loved it!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 13, 2021 at 8:37 pm

        So glad you all enjoyed the bean dip! Thanks!

    3. Amanda Livesay says

      January 11, 2021 at 6:43 am

      My kids love this dip! And I love how easy it is!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 13, 2021 at 8:32 pm

        My kids love it, too! Thanks, Amanda!

    4. Beth says

      January 10, 2021 at 3:08 pm

      This looks so delicious and tasty! I can't wait to give this a try! My husband is going to love this!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Allyson Reed Zea says

      January 09, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      I love making bean dip to go with taco Tuesday! This recipe is easy and delicious!

      Reply
    6. Jim says

      January 09, 2021 at 2:49 pm

      Just found this on your site and made it earlier today. It will be great for any gatherings and what little bit of sports we can get on TV.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 12, 2021 at 8:28 pm

        Thanks a bunch, Jim! I'm glad you liked the bean dip!

    7. Catalina says

      January 07, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      I am sure that my family will go crazy over this dip! Yum!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      January 06, 2021 at 8:12 pm

      I know for sure this Hot Bean Dip would be a huge hit in my house!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Michelle Nahom says

      February 03, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      Who doesn't love a dip like this?! It looks delicious! I could snack on this kind of stuff nonstop!

      Reply
    10. Miz Helen says

      February 02, 2015 at 11:16 pm

      We will really enjoy your Cheesey Hot Bean Dip! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday, Hope you have a great week and come back soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    11. Katherines Corner says

      February 02, 2015 at 1:40 am

      Thank you for sharing this ooey gooey goodness at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. xo

      Reply
    12. Teri says

      January 31, 2015 at 5:45 pm

      Oh goodness, this looks amazing! Perfect for the Super Bowl and I can definitely see my husband and I enjoying this for a quick dinner!

      Reply
    13. Sinea says

      January 28, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      Deb, this sounds so good. Perfect gameday appetizer! Pinned it. Thanks for sharing it at my party,

      Reply
    14. xabz Mukuba says

      January 28, 2015 at 12:49 am

      that looks absolutely delicious

      Reply
    15. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow says

      January 27, 2015 at 5:15 am

      OH I just want a big bag of Fritos and this dip right now : )
      SORRY that i visited, lol!!! 🙂 You have me craving 🙂

      Reply
    16. Dee M says

      January 27, 2015 at 5:17 am

      This stuff is addicting, so I'm glad the kids and my husband like it! 🙂

      Reply

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