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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! It's make-ahead easy.
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 softened cream cheese
  • ½ cup chunky salsa, your choice of heat
  • 4 oz chopped green chilies, drained
  • ½ cup Mexican cheese, we recommend Sargento® fine cut

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.
  • If you prefer a milder dip, you can use a mild taco seasoning mix and mild salsa. Conversely, if you like it spicy, go for the hot versions of these ingredients.
  • For a smoother dip, make sure your cream cheese is softened before blending it with the other ingredients. This will also help the dip to bake more evenly.
  • This dip can be made a few hours ahead of time. Simply reheat in oven or microwave when ready to serve.
  • This recipe is part of our Appetizing Dip Recipes Collection.
  • Serve it with some 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
Method: Assemble, Bake