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Hot Cheesy Bean Dip

[heart_this] · Sep 21, 2009 · 49 Comments

Hot Cheesy Bean Dip

I am a huge fan of dips ! I like dips of all sorts and among my favorites are bean based dips and cheese based dips. Not too long ago I came across a baked bean dip or a santa fe bean dip on Eating Well Living Thin that had both beans and cheese in it and I just had to try it! The beans in this dip come in the form of refried beans and I made my own using black beans. Refried beans are typically cooked in lard or bacon fat which I did not have on hand so I just cooked up some bacon and left the bacon in the beans which added a ton of bacony goodness to the dip. The cheese in this dip comes from both cream cheese and grated cheese and I used a combination of cheddar and monterrey jack. In addition to the cheese the dip is made extra creamy by adding some sour cream. This bean dip is flavoured with taco seasoning and once again I made my own blend. Of course you couldn’t have a texmex dip like this without some heat so there are some chopped green chilies and salsa in there for good measure. Finally, this bean dip is taken over the edge by baking it to melt all of the cheese into a gooey mess and meld all of the flavours together. This hot cheesy bean dip was so addictively good! I tried some too soon after it came out of the oven and I was immediately hooked and continued eating despite the fact that I was huffing and puffing to cool my mouth down. Needless to say, the dip disappeared really quickly and I will have to make some more soon.

Hot Cheesy Bean Dip

Hot Cheesy Bean Dip

Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 2 cups refried beans
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup green onions (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2/3 cup salsa (extra liquid drained)
  • 1 4 ounce can diced green chilies (drained)
  • 1 cup cheese (grated)
directions
  1. Mix everything, place in a baking dish and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until it is bubbling on the sides and golden brown on top, about 45-60 minutes.
Slow Cooker: Mix everything, place it in the slow cooker and cook until the cheese is nice and melted about 1-2 hours on high or 2-4 hours on low.
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Appetizer, Crockpot, Dip, Food, Low-carb, Mexican, Recipe, Slow Cooker, Texmex

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Comments

  1. cindy* says

    September 21, 2009 at 11:53 pm

    i would probably just eat this with a spoon. yum!

    Reply
  2. Jo says

    September 22, 2009 at 12:46 am

    mmmm this looks good!!! There is something about a hot dip that is just so attractive….

    Reply
  3. Natalie says

    September 22, 2009 at 12:57 am

    Kevin you did good! This looks so delicious, I can imagine eating it with some crispy just-fried tortilla chips!

    Reply
  4. GarlicBOSS says

    September 22, 2009 at 12:58 am

    Kevin, this is a great football dip..Thanks…Raiders…Raiders…Raiders

    Reply
  5. Freckle and Hyde says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:02 am

    How is a girl supposed to get skinny when you post recipes that make their mouths water??? Looks delicious! Plus, I am all for bacony goodness. Think I'm going to make this on Sunday for my family.

    Thank you for your help with the template. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Julie says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:26 am

    Ah, you always come up with the greatest dips (I should know since I've tried at least 2 of them!)
    This one is on exception, I'd say 🙂

    Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:30 am

    I also am a HUGE dip fan! This looks amazing. I've never made a dip like this before.

    It would be perfect for a football game party!

    Reply
  8. Christina says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:35 am

    Oh I LOVE refried beans! I think this would be great for a party or even the Superbowl!!

    Reply
  9. momgateway says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:40 am

    That looks awesome–yum!

    Reply
  10. Memória says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:43 am

    I keep hearing about this deep with cream cheese. I must try this one day. It looks great!

    Reply
  11. Jennifer says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:47 am

    I love dips too!!! This sounds so great!!

    Reply
  12. Jenn says

    September 22, 2009 at 3:11 am

    All I have to say it pass the tortilla chips.

    Reply
  13. Nina Timm says

    September 22, 2009 at 3:19 am

    I remember our other hot dips, Kevin!!! They made me drool then and now I have the same effect looking at this!!!!

    Reply
  14. Linda - one scoop at a time says

    September 22, 2009 at 3:59 am

    I just want to eat that dip now. Do you happen to know the size of the dish?

    Reply
  15. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    September 22, 2009 at 5:07 am

    Absolutely scrumptious!

    Cheers,

    rosa

    Reply
  16. Conor @ HoldtheBeef says

    September 22, 2009 at 5:21 am

    Another great dip from you! Thanks!

    Reply
  17. Mags says

    September 22, 2009 at 7:21 am

    Be still my heart. Seriously. I love dips and I love beans. This is so up my alley.

    Reply
  18. Katiecakes says

    September 22, 2009 at 7:53 am

    Oh, that looks to die for!! Must make now!!

    Katie xox

    Reply
  19. Parita says

    September 22, 2009 at 9:53 am

    The dip sounds fantastic!

    Reply
  20. Joanne says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:18 am

    My favorite cheesy bean dip comes from a bar in Boston…I could eat it constantly though, and now that you made this recipe – I can!

    Reply
  21. Kshitij says

    September 22, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    Hmm hmm hmm delicious! Will def. try it soon…afterall it is footall season 🙂
    After looking at your posts…I have one thing to say…I wish I was your neighbor 🙂

    Reply
  22. Anncoo says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    Mmmm,,,,,this is delicious,,,

    Reply
  23. ♥peachkins♥ says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    I am also a huge huge fan of dips because I love chips and dip while watching a movie.

    Reply
  24. Kelly @ Evil Shenanigans says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    I agree … dips are the best! One of the things I love about parties is making, and eating, dips.

    Your bean dip sounds down-right awesome! We make something similar and it is always a hit.

    Reply
  25. Kristin says

    September 22, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    Sounds amazing! Green chilies are another one of my favorite "secret" ingredients in my recipes!!! I always keep them around! Chorizo would be amazing in this too!!

    Reply
  26. pigpigscorner says

    September 22, 2009 at 4:53 pm

    Oh my, I wish I can just dig in!

    Reply
  27. Anonymous says

    September 22, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    This looks good enough to eat on its own!

    Reply
  28. OK Chick says

    September 22, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    I love Eating Well Living Thin. I look at the pictures very often. I love your blog. You make great things.

    Reply
  29. Anonymous says

    September 22, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    Perfect for football season – thanks Kevin!

    You basically had me at cheese! 😀

    Reply
  30. The Duo Dishes says

    September 22, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    Mmmm refried beans. Somebody's ready for football season.

    Reply
  31. Helene says

    September 22, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    Oh my, looks delicious. That would be a dip that I would enjoy.

    Reply
  32. Molly says

    September 22, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    Kevin, I am seriously drooling here! YUM!!!!

    Reply
  33. Shelly W says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    I love bean dip, and this looks delicious, Kevin! I'll have to give it a try. I usually use it in cold dips, but this would be great with the cooler weather we've been having.

    Reply
  34. Kevin says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    Linda – one scoop at a time: The baking dish was 6 1/2 inches across and 2 inches deep.

    Reply
  35. Chris says

    September 23, 2009 at 1:02 am

    You're a big fan of dips? Are you insulting your blogroll (ha ha ha).

    Seriously, this looks spectacular and ready for a party.

    Reply
  36. CinnamonQuill says

    September 23, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    This is right down our alley…And it will be our dinner some time this week!

    Reply
  37. Muneeba says

    September 23, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    Dips are the perfect crowd pleaser … if you see ppl being too formal around each other at a party, just bring out this dip and watch them loosen up instantly! That's the effect it would have on me anyway 🙂

    Reply
  38. Colleen says

    September 23, 2009 at 3:56 pm

    This looks perfect for football – I need to make it soon!

    Reply
  39. Jessy says

    September 23, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    I'm on an appetizer/dip kick right now and this is going to hit the spot! Thanks for posting!

    Reply
  40. Amanda says

    September 27, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    Thanks for this Kevin, I have always loved dips too. With football season here, this is just perfect!

    Reply
  41. Jeanne says

    September 28, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    I love your dips kevin – each one is always a meal in itself! This one looks like the perfect comfort food…

    Reply
  42. Lauren says

    December 23, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    I made this dip last week – it was great! I added some diced jarred jalepenos & a few dashes of Tabasco for a little more heat though. Will definitely make this again!

    Reply
  43. lizzafezza says

    February 19, 2010 at 10:11 pm

    This dip is soooo good, the only down fall is that I could stop eating it until it was all gone! Not good for the waistline!

    Reply
  44. lizzafezza says

    February 19, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    I meant – could not stop eating it DOH!

    Reply
  45. Kelsey says

    December 12, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    I cannot find enough words to tell you how much I love this dip. I can eat gobs of it. It's my go-to every time I need to bring an appetizer or sharing dish. So. AMAZING!

    Reply
  46. Lori says

    July 31, 2019 at 8:48 pm

    What size dish do you make it in? I would like to do it x four separate dishes/ramekins. Thanks for a prompt reply.

    Reply
    • kevin says

      August 11, 2019 at 12:03 pm

      You can make it in 4 small dishes or ramekins! I usually use a 6-8 inch diameter pan about 1.5 to 2 inches deep. Enjoy!

      Reply
  47. Phyllis says

    March 18, 2021 at 4:48 pm

    Hey Kevin. I always serve refried beans with my Mexican dinners, and as I read this recipe I couldn’t help but wonder…why not make this, not as a dip but as a side dish? Refried beans can be quite bland, but done this way I think they would be wonderful when served along side of fajitas and the such. Yum!

    Reply
    • kevin says

      March 22, 2021 at 8:31 am

      This makes a great side as well!

      Reply

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