By Becky Hardin
Published Feb 7, 2023
This Cheesy Refried Bean Dip consists of less than 10 ingredients and takes only 30 minutes to make! This hot bean dip is a great appetizer to serve on special occasions such as Cinco de Mayo, the big game day, work events, and more!
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What’s in Cheesy Bean Dip?
This easy appetizer contains a handful of simple ingredients to make the perfect easy refried bean dip every time!
- Refried Beans: One of the great Mexican favorites, refried beans are one of the central necessary ingredients in this easy bean dip recipe.
- Sour Cream: The sour cream in this cheesy refried bean dip recipe gives this dish a creamy texture and tangy taste.
- Green Chiles: A little bit of spice and heat is added to this recipe through the use of green chiles.
- Cream Cheese: To further add to the tanginess and creaminess of this recipe, cream cheese is an essential ingredient to create this warm bean dip.
- Taco Seasoning: A simple addition of tex-mex spices through the use of taco seasoning makes this the perfect easy dip for any occasion!
- Cheese: This dish could not be a cheesy bean dip recipe without the cheese! This recipe uses a Mexican blend cheese to create the ultimate gooey treat!
- Tomatoes: This recipe includes fresh, cherry tomatoes to add a touch of sweetness to this dip.
- Cilantro: Additional flavor and freshness is added to this recipe with the use of fresh cilantro.
Recipe Variations and Easy Ingredient Swaps
This refried bean dip recipe is already so simple to begin with but it’s also extremely versatile! By using some of the easy swaps listed below, you can customize this dip to make it your own!
- Refried Beans: For this recipe, you can use refried pinto beans or refried black beans.
- Cheese: You can use shredded mild cheddar cheese or shredded colby jack cheese in place of the Mexican cheese blend within this recipe if preferred.
- Additional Toppings: Top your homemade bean dip with sliced green onions, a layer of cooked ground beef with taco seasoning, hot sauce, your favorite salsa, black olives, red onion, or queso fresco.
Chopped green chiles are usually located in the International aisle next to the jarred salsas!
Bean dip can be served both hot and cold. In this case, I like to serve it warm so that the cheese stays melty!
You sure can! Simply mix together all the ingredients as instructed and cook them on high in a crockpot for 1-2 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
While you technically can freeze this dip, I don’t recommend it. The sour cream will not freeze well, leading to a grainy texture once thawed.
How to Store and Reheat Bean Dip with Refried Beans
Store leftover refried bean dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat covered with aluminum foil in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, until warmed through. Remove the foil in the last 5 minutes to brown the cheese.
What to Serve with Mexican Refried Bean Dip
- Homemade Tortilla Chips
- Homemade Salsa
- Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
- Mexican Street Corn Salsa
- Avocado Corn Salsa
- Best Guacamole
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 30 ounces refried beans (2 (15-ounce) cans)
- ▢ 1 cup sour cream
- ▢ 4 ounces chopped green chiles drained (1 small can)
- ▢ 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature (½ brick)
- ▢ 1 ounce taco seasoning store-bought or homemade (1 packet)
- ▢ 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
- ▢ ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ▢ ¼ cup cilantro leaves
- ▢ Tortilla chips optional, for serving
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a cast iron skillet with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir the refried beans, sour cream, green chilis, cream cheese, and taco seasoning until well mixed together. If you have one, an electric hand mixer works well for this. 30 ounces refried beans, 1 cup sour cream, 4 ounces chopped green chiles, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 ounce taco seasoning
- Stir in ½ cup of the Mexican cheese. 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Spread the mixture into the pan. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 22-26 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the beans are warm.
- Top with tomatoes and cilantro, and serve with tortilla chips. ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup cilantro leaves, Tortilla chips
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Hand Mixer (optional)
Becky’s Tips
- Nutritional information does not include tortilla chips.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Refried Bean Dip Recipe
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Hand Mixer (optional)
Ingredients
- 30 ounces refried beans (2 (15-ounce) cans)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces chopped green chiles drained (1 small can)
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature (½ brick)
- 1 ounce taco seasoning store-bought or homemade (1 packet)
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
- ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
- Tortilla chips optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a cast iron skillet with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir the refried beans, sour cream, green chilis, cream cheese, and taco seasoning until well mixed together. If you have one, an electric hand mixer works well for this. 30 ounces refried beans, 1 cup sour cream, 4 ounces chopped green chiles, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 ounce taco seasoning
- Stir in ½ cup of the Mexican cheese. 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Spread the mixture into the pan. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 22-26 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the beans are warm.
- Top with tomatoes and cilantro, and serve with tortilla chips. ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup cilantro leaves, Tortilla chips
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Notes
- Nutritional information does not include tortilla chips.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
