Homemade Bean Dip
This Homemade Bean Dip is creamy, flavorful, and made with refried beans, simple seasonings, and melty cheese. Quick to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for game day, BBQs, or snacking.
Ingredients
- 3 cups refried beans * See Notes for Recipe
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- As Needed water or reserved cooking liquid
- As Needed cheese (queso fresco pictured) such as queso fresco, cheddar or cotija
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat add the refried beans and seasonings. Stir to combine. Once the beans start to warm up add water, a little at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
- Once the desired consistency is reached and the beans are heated through, pour into an oven save serving dish, top with your favorite melty cheese.
- Place in a 375° F oven just long enough to melt the cheese. About 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Refried Beans from Scratch
- Beans: This dip is especially delicious with homemade refried beans, but canned refried beans or even canned pinto beans (mashed and seasoned) work well too.
- Liquid: If you're making the beans from scratch, reserve the cooking liquid ("pot liquor") it’s full of flavor and perfect for thinning the dip.
- Cheese: Use your favorite melty cheese like queso fresco, cheddar, cotija, or quesadilla cheese. Add it on top before baking or stir some into the beans for extra richness.
- Customizations: Top with pickled or fresh jalapeños, chopped cilantro, green onions, or a sprinkle of chili powder for a flavor boost.
- Make-Ahead Tip: This dip is easy to prepare in advance. Store it in the fridge and reheat before serving.
- Serving Ideas: Serve warm with tortilla chips, Fritos, crackers, or sliced veggies. Leftovers are great in tacos, burritos, or quesadillas.
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