ADDICTING BEAN DIP

PREP TIME

5 MINUTES

COOK TIME

20 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME

25 MINUTES

SERVINGS

10 PEOPLE

Ingredients

1 16 ounce can refried beans

1 cup sour cream

3 cups cheddar cheese shredded and divided

1 8 ounce cream cheese softened

1/2 cup salsa

3 Tablespoons taco seasoning

Optional toppings:

tomatoes

olives

cilantro

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl combine refried beans, sour cream, 2 cups shredded cheese, cream cheese, salsa and taco seasoning.

In an 8x8 inch baking dish or skillet spread the mixture evenly. Top with 1 cup shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes. Garnish with your favorite toppings if desired.

Tips for making bean dip

I love changing up a dip if you need some extra ideas enhancing it or giving it a kick of heat.

From making this to the slow cooker to adding in more toppings and flavors, these tips will be leaving your bean dip endless and with so many fun ways to eat it.

I do love the classic bean dip that I started out as but it is a good base to create your type of bean dip that fits you and your style.

Enjoy your bean dip and know that any chip will be happy to be dipped in it!

You can make this in the slow cooker by adding everything together and cooking on low for 2 to 3 hours or until warm and your cheese is melted. Add extra cheese on top and serve.

Add in 1/4 cup of drained Rotel Tomatoes for more tomato flavoring throughout the dip.

Have fun with your cheese choice and add jalapeño or colby jack shredded cheese to the dip mixture.

For a more fuller dip, add in ground beef or shredded chicken to the bean dip mixture.

To change up the look and flavor try pureed white beans instead of refried beans fora white bean dip mixture.

Like a little heat, add canteen peppers, jalapeños or red pepper flakes to make a spicy.

Fresh lime juice is a great addition to refresh this dip.

Add in cooked, chopped onion for a crunchy taste.

What to serve with bean dip

These are just some of our favorite ways of dipping. Our go-to is always a salty chip with this savory dip.

You can also mix up your chips with flavored bags of chips or even a good ole tortilla.

This bean dip is also good on tacos or burritos when having a Mexican style dinner.

The way to use and eat this bean dip is endless!

Tortilla chips

Pretzels

Crackers

Vegetables cut up: green peppers are my favorite!

Cheesy Nachos