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cream cheese bean dip served with tortilla chips.
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Cheesy Bean Dip Recipe

This Cheesy Bean Dip makes the absolute best appetizer.  It’s warm, creamy, full of great Mexican flavors and tastes great served with anything from tortilla chips to fresh veggies.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 250kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 30 oz Refried Beans traditional or jalapeno
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • ½ cup Salsa your favorite kind
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • 3 cups Shredded Cheddar cheese reserve 2 cups to top before baking
  • 1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning
  • ½ cup Tomatoes diced for garnish
  • 2 large Green Onions sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the refried beans, cream cheese, salsa, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese and taco seasoning. Mix until well combined.
  • Spread the bean mixture into the bottom of a 9" x 9" baking dish, then evenly sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheese over the top.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh tomatoes and green onions and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Slow Cooker Instructions: Prepare exactly the same by mixing the ingredients and sprinkling 2 cups of shredded cheese over the top, then cook on low for about 2 hours, or until warmed through and the cheese has melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 1mg