Description
A warm, creamy, and easy-to-customize bean dip perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refried beans, 15 ounces
- 1/2 cup salsa, mild or medium
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheese, cheddar or pepper jack
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Stir together refried beans, salsa, sour cream, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder in a microwave-safe bowl. Add lime juice and jalapeños if using.
- Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, stir well, then top with most of the cheese. Microwave 1 to 2 minutes more until everything is hot and the cheese melts.
- Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed. Finish with the rest of the cheese and any toppings you like: green onions, cilantro, or a few hot sauce drops.
- For the stovetop method, add everything except the cheese to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until warm and smooth, about 5 minutes. Fold in most of the cheese until melted and sprinkle extra cheese on top before serving.
Notes
This dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently and add a splash of water or milk if it thickens.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Microwaving or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg