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Refried bean dip with a chip being dipped in it.
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4.88 from 8 votes

Refried Bean Dip

Ridiculously easy and perfect for game day, refried bean dip is a hearty appetizer that everyone loves. Perfect with tortilla chips!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizers/Snacks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cans (16 oz. each) refried beans (see note)
  • 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (from ½ lime)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder (more or less to taste)
  • 1 ½ cups Mexican blend shredded cheese, divided
  • toppings as desired: cilantro, green onion, jalapeño, tomato, avocado
  • tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 11 x 7 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat cream cheese until smooth and slightly fluffy. Add refried beans, green chiles, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne powder. Beat until combined.
    8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 2 cans (16 oz. each) refried beans, 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese (reserve ½ cup). Spread dip evenly in prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
    1 ½ cups Mexican blend shredded cheese, divided
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and dip is heated through.
  • Garnish with desired toppings and serve with tortilla chips.
    toppings as desired: cilantro, green onion, jalapeño, tomato, avocado, tortilla chips, for serving

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Notes

  • Homemade refried beans: If you prefer making your own refried beans using dried beans, try crockpot refried beans or Instant Pot refried beans. Each 16 oz. can contains about 1¾ cups so you'll need 3½ cups total.
  • Make ahead: Refried bean dip can be made a day ahead, unbaked, and refrigerated. Add about five minutes to the baking time since the dip is chilled. If it's frozen, thaw the dip in the refrigerator overnight before baking it.
  • Storage: Leftover refried dip can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, assuming it didn't set out more than 2 hours. 
  • Nutrition information is for dip only and does not include toppings or chips.
  • Recipe has been retested and updated 5/2022.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 1mg

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