Description
This Cheesy Refried Bean Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer perfect for parties or casual snacking. It combines smooth refried beans with savory cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning, baked to bubbly perfection with melted cheddar-jack cheese on top. Garnished with fresh Rotel tomatoes and cilantro, it’s best enjoyed warm with crispy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 28 ounces canned refried beans
- 1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- ½ block cream cheese (softened, 4 ounces)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- ½ cup salsa
- 8 ounces cheddar-jack cheese (shredded and divided)
- 1 can Rotel (drained)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking.
- Cream Dairy Mixture: In a large bowl, combine sour cream and softened cream cheese. Use a hand mixer to blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Flavorings: Into the creamy base, add the refried beans, melted butter, taco seasoning, salsa, and half of the shredded cheddar-jack cheese. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spread the bean mixture evenly into a large cast-iron skillet or a 9×9 inch baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Add Cheese Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar-jack cheese over the top of the bean mixture. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and edges are bubbling.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and top with drained Rotel tomatoes and chopped cilantro. Serve warm alongside tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Use room temperature sour cream and softened cream cheese for easier mixing and a smoother dip.
- The cast-iron skillet not only can be used for baking but also adds rustic presentation if serving directly from it.
- Drain the Rotel well to avoid making the dip watery.
- Can be kept warm in the oven at low heat if serving over time.
- For a spicier dip, use a spicy salsa or add diced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: refried bean dip, cheesy bean dip, party appetizer, baked bean dip, Tex-Mex dip, sour cream dip, cheesy dip
