Description
This hot bean dip is a creamy, cheesy delight featuring refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, and a blend of shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Warm and flavorful, it’s an ideal appetizer for game day or parties, served best with crispy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
Cheese
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
Seasonings & Add-ins
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- ½ (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 5 drops hot pepper sauce
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients needed for the recipe to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to prepare for baking the dip.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and sour cream thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
- Add Beans and Cheese: Stir in the refried beans, half of the shredded Cheddar cheese, half of the Monterey Jack cheese, chopped green onions, dried parsley, taco seasoning mix, and hot pepper sauce until evenly combined.
- Transfer Mixture: Spoon the mixture into an 8x12-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top of the bean mixture.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven and serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
- Perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
- You can adjust the hot pepper sauce to taste for milder or spicier dip.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
