Addicting Bean Dip is thick and rich beans with a creamy, cheesy blend of savory and a kick of salsa and taco seasoning all mixed together and topped with refreshing tomatoes, olives and cilantro for a colorful and fun dish!  All you need to do is bring on the chips! 

This appetizer will have you dipping all night long.  If you love dipping try these Insanely Delicious Hot Crab Dip, Spicy Kielbasa Chili Dip or The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip.

Bean Dip

What you need to make bean dip

• Refried beans: a can of refried beans makes this simple and easy to make all at once.
• Sour cream: brings in so much flavor and creates a creamy base.
• Cheddar cheese: a stronger cheese that melts perfectly together.
• Salsa: adding a little kick to the dip.
• Taco seasoning: has the flavoring and brings in so much bold flavor with this dip.

Optional Toppings:

• Tomatoes: always a soft and sweet topping that is refreshing.
• Olives: a subtle flavoring to add on top.
• Jalapeño slices: adding in some extra spicy flavoring.
• Cilantro: makes this bean dip look colorful and fun!

How to make bean dip

• Mix all ingredients together: 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.
• Bake your bean dip: In an 8×8 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

• 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.
• For a thicker dip add in cream cheese instead of sour cream.

What to serve with bean dip

• Tortilla chips
• Pretzels
• Crackers
• Vegetables cut up: green peppers are my favorite!
• Cheesy Nachos
• Fritos

Storing bean dip

• Making ahead: this bean dip can be made a day ahead. You will want to make sure it is sealed tightly in the refrigerator and warm back up on the stove for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally before serving.
• Making ahead without cooking: If you want to make the bean dip ahead but can’t bake it, simply prepare it and put it in the pan you plan to bake it in. Tightly cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake. This will last about 2 days in the refrigerator.
• Refrigerator: make and prepare your bean dip, let cool completely and add to an airtight container. You can store it in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
• Freezer: I don’t recommend it being frozen but it totally can be! You will want to make it and let cool completely and wrap it up tightly then freeze for about 1 to 2 months. When ready to eat, let it defrost in the refrigerator. Then warm up on the stove or in the microwave.
• Warming up: this bean dip can be heated up in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes or on the stove top. Stirring occasionally. Once it is warm you are ready to serve!

Here are more dips to try!

• Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
• Easy Baked Fontina
• Loaded Texas Trash Dip
• Chicken Alfredo Dip
• Cheddar Bacon Pistachio Cheeseball