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Closeup shot of a cracker with creamy, cheesy mexican bean dip.

Mexican Bean Dip

This Mexican Bean Dip is an instant crowd pleaser! It's creamy, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible. Reheats beautifully.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 15 oz pinto beans, canned, drained
  • 1 oz taco seasoning mix, store bought or homemade
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup salsa, chunky style
  • 4 oz green chilies, chopped, drained
  • ½ cup Mexican blend cheese, see notes

Optional Garnishes:

  • green onions, chopped
  • fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F with rack on upper position. In the bowl of a food processor, place the beans, seasoning mix, and cream cheese. Process until smooth. Transfer mixture to an oven proof serving pan.
  • Use a wooden spoon to hand mix in the salsa and green chilies. Top evenly with cheese. Bake 15 minutes in preheated oven or just until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Garnish with green onions or cilantro, if desired. Serve with chips, crackers, veggies, or bread.

Notes

  • Be sure to drain your pinto beans well before using them in the dip. This will prevent the dip from becoming too watery and will also help the other flavors to shine.
  • You can use any combination of cheeses you prefer: sharp cheddar, Chihuahua, or pepper jack are all good choices. 
  • If you prefer a milder dip, you can use a mild taco seasoning mix and mild salsa. Conversely, if you like it spicy, use the hot versions of these ingredients.
  • I microwave the cream cheese to fully soften it prior to adding to the mixture; the smoother your cream cheese is prior to using, the easier it will be to combine. 
  • This dip can be made a few hours ahead of time. Reheat in oven or microwave when ready to serve.
  • This recipe is part of our Appetizing Dip Recipes Collection.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, veggies, or bread for a delicious party appetizer everyone will devour
 
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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 647IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican American, Tex-Mex
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Method: Assemble, Bake