Bean Dip

This hot Bean Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack. It’s creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor. Serve it with tortilla chips, veggies, or layered into a party platter, this bean dip is easy to whip up and even easier to devour. From game days to potlucks, it’s a guaranteed hit every time.

Why You’ll Love this Hot Bean Dip Recipe

• Flavor-packed – It’s rich, savory, and a little spicy, delivering robust flavor in every bite.
• Easy to make – It comes together quickly with just a few pantry staples.
• Crowd-pleaser – A guaranteed hit at parties, potlucks, or game day gatherings.
• Customizable – You could use different varieties of cheese, serve it with salsa, add protein or alternate spices to make it your own.
• Budget-friendly – It’s made from inexpensive pantry ingredients.
• Pairs Well with Everything – Scoop it with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, crackers or Fritos.
• Perfect for make-ahead – Prep it in advance and reheat or bake it when you’re ready to serve.

Ingredients to Make Bean Dip Recipe

This easy bean dip is a versatile favorite made from mashed pinto beans, a perfect seasoning blend, gooey cheese, and a kick of heat from jalapeño peppers. It’s warm, creamy, and satisfying. Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Refried Bean Dip: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Beans – Fully cooked canned pinto beans forms the base of the dip.
• Onion – Sweet onion or white onion for a mild onion flavor.
• Pepper – Diced jalapeno pepper brings the heat to the flavor.
• Garlic – Fresh garlic cloves for added flavor.
• Oil – Olive oil for sautéing the onion and jalapeño.
• Taco Sauce – You can use mild, medium or hot taco sauce. You could also use salsa.
• Cream Cheese – Chive and onion cream cheese gives the dip a creamy texture.
• Seasonings – Garlic salt, lemon pepper, dark chili powder, ground cumin and Mexican oregano.
• Cheese – Shredded monterey jack cheese for a gooey texture.
• Garnishes and Serving – Queso fresco, diced tomatoes, jalapeno slices and red onion plus tortilla chips for serving.

Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need

• 10-inch cast iron skillet or similar oven safe skillet. You could also transfer the dip to a baking dish to broil in the oven.
• Sharp knife and chopping board for prepping the onion, jalapeño and garlic.
• Cheese grater, because freshly grated cheese is the most melty!
• Measuring cup and measuring spoons for accurate measurements.

How to Make the BEST Bean Dip Recipe

• Prep the Pinto Beans – Drain two cans of pinto beans, reserving the liquid in the third can. Set aside.
• Sauté the Vegetables – Cook the onion and jalapeno in olive oil over medium-high heat until softened and beginning to brown, around 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute longer.
• Combine – Add the pinto beans, taco sauce, chili powder, garlic salt, lemon pepper and ground cumin. Stir to combine.
• Mash the Beans – Using a potato masher mash the beans until your desired consistency is reached. Keep in mind, the more you mash, the thicker the bean dip will become. Simmer on medium heat to reduce slightly.
• Add Cheese – Add 1 cup shredded cheese. Stir to combine. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese.
• Oven – Turn the oven to broil. Bake for 10 minutes or just until the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
• Garnish and Enjoy – Serve immediately with tortilla chips or fritos garnished with diced tomatoes, jalapeno slices, diced red onion and queso fresco with a side of sour cream and salsa.

Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Protein: You could add sauteed chorizo, andouille sausage or ground beef to the mix.
• Oil: You could use bacon drippings in place of oil for a smoky flavor. You could also add crispy bacon to the dip.
• Beans: You could use cannellini beans, light red kidney beans, black beans (drained and rinsed) or even black eyed peas.
• Herbs: You could garnish the top with fresh cilantro, green onions, chives or parsley.
• Taco Sauce: You can use mild, medium or hot taco sauce. You could also replace the taco sauce with a thick and chunky salsa.
• Cheese: You can use sharp cheddar cheese, colby jack cheese or pepper jack cheese for more spice.
• Peppers and Chiles: You could use poblano pepper, serrano pepper, canned green chiles or a mild red bell pepper in place of jalapeños.
• Seasonings: You could replace the seasonings with 2-3 tablespoons of taco seasoning.
• Toppings: You can serve this dip with any of your favorite taco toppings. In addition to the ones I suggest in the recipe you could add diced avocado tossed with lime juice, black olives, pico de gallo and shredded lettuce.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers: You can transfer leftover Bean Dip to an airtight container and store it chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• Reheating: Reheat in single servings in the microwave or in a preheated 350°F oven.
• Freezer: Bean dip freezes beautifully! You can make the bean dip filling, cool and store in a plastic storage bag in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and then sprinkle the top with cheese and bake in a preheated 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and the cheese has melted.

More Easy Dip Recipes to Make

• Fresh Cucumber Dill Dip is good and good for you!
• Homemade French Onion Dip elevates this party staple.
• Buffalo Chicken Dip features all of the same flavors we love about classic buffalo wings.
• Easy Baked Mexican Fiesta Dip will get the party started.
• Easy Million Dollar Dip is a potluck rock star.
• Slow Cooker Queso Blanco Dip is perfect for game day.
• Gooey Three Cheesesteak Dip will thrill the carnivores in your life.
• Hummus recipe from Food Network.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Cast Iron Skillet
• Measuring Set
• Kitchen Utensils
• Cheese Grater