Amazing Mexican Bean Dip: Your 20-Minute Hit
A warm and cheesy Mexican bean dip, perfect for any party. This easy appetizer is ready in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (16 ounces each) refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green chilies (canned)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- For serving: Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the refried beans, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, green chilies, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into an oven-safe dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips.
Notes
- You can add a layer of sour cream or guacamole on top before baking for extra creaminess.
- For a spicier dip, add a minced jalapeño pepper to the mixture.
- This dip can also be made in a slow cooker on the ‘warm’ setting for a few hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of dip
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://savoryskies.com/mexican-bean-dip/
