Description
This Hot Bean Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer: warm, cheesy, and loaded with bold Tex-Mex flavor. It’s rich and creamy thanks to a base of cream cheese and refried beans, spiced with taco seasoning, and finished with a bubbly, golden layer of melted cheese. It’s the kind of comfort food you’ll want to bring to every party or game day gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 4 cups refried beans (or two 16-ounce cans)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning, mild or spicy (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup white mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Optional toppings:
- avocado, sliced
- jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- hot sauce (to taste)
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, refried beans, taco seasoning, and lime juice. Stir until evenly combined.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into a small round 1-quart baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the melted cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Top with avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, and hot sauce, or your favorite taco fix ins. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or crackers.
Notes
How to store: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
How to reheat: Reheat in a 300°F oven until warmed through, or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between. Add a splash of water if the dip thickens too much.
How to freeze: You can freeze the dip before or after baking. Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American