This six ingredient Hot Mexican Bean Dip is a tasty party dip that is made with refried beans, a mixture of melted cheese, and jalapeno peppers.
Refried beans, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and a few other simple ingredients are mixed together and topped with tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, and cilantro.
Ingredients in Hot Mexican Bean Dip
- refried beans
- cream cheese
- sour cream
- taco seasoning mix
- jalapeno peppers
- salsa
- shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- cheddar cheese
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How to Make Bean Dip
It takes little effort to make this party dip and the majority of the time to make this is spent waiting on the dip to come out the oven.
Preheat the oven and prepare the dish - Preheat the oven to 350º F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Combine the beans and cream cheese - Mix the refried beans together with the softened cream cheese until smooth.
TIP: Using softened cream cheese makes it easier to stir the ingredients together.
Add in the other ingredients - Mix the sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning into the bean mixture.
Stir in the cheeses - Stir in the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese
Add to dish - Transfer the bean dip to the baking dish, spreading evenly.
Bake - Bake in the preheated oven for 25 - 30 minutes.
Add more cheese - Sprinkle with additional shredded cheese and bake for about 4-5 minutes longer or until the cheese is bubbly.
Garnish - Remove from oven and garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos, and chopped Roma tomatoes. Add more cheese if desired.
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Hot Bean Dip Variations
Add more beans - The main ingredient in this bean dip is refried beans but black beans are a great variety of beans to add to this dip.
Switch the cheese up - Instead of using Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, use a Mexican cheese blend variety that includes asiago, and queso cheese.
Use homemade taco seasoning - Instead of using prepackaged taco seasoning use a homemade blend of spices for this dip.
Add some heat, or not - Add as little or as much jalapenos to the dip before baking and add extra as a garnish when serving. Swap out the jalapenos for poblanos or even use a 4-ounce can of green chilies for more flavor.
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How to Make Hot Mexican Bean Dip in a Slow Cooker
To make this bean dip in a Crockpot (slow cooker) mix together the ingredients just as the recipe calls for and cook on low for 2-3 hours. Before serving, stir the bean dip together and garnish as desired.
Can You Make This Bean Dip Ahead of Time?
You can make this dip ahead of time by baking the dip and allowing it cool before transferring it to the refrigerator. Make sure to tightly seal the dip and consume it within 3 to 4 days. When ready to eat, heat the bean dip up in either the oven or the microwave and garnish before serving.
What to Serve With Bean Dip
Keep it simple and serve this dip with your favorite tortilla chips or serve it as a side to Salsa Verde Chicken Chili, Restaurant Style Ground Beef Tacos, or even Chicken Al Pastor Tacos made in the Instant Pot.
📖 Recipe
Hot Mexican Bean Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 30 ounce can refried beans
- 8 ounces package cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 package taco seasoning mix or 2 tablespoons homemade
- 1-2 jalapeno peppers diced
- ½ cup salsa of choice
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese reserving some for garnish
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese reserving some for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º F
- Mix the refried beans together with the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix the sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning into the bean mixture.
- Stir in the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.
- Transfer the bean dip to a 9x13 baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 - 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with additional shredded cheese and bake for about 4-5 minutes longer or until the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos, and chopped Roma tomatoes. Add more cheese if desired.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
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Cesario Alvillar says
Mexican? What part of Mexico is this from??
Dana says
Hi Cesario - it's also known as Hot Taco Dip. It's actually a Tex-Mex dish that has been named "Hot Mexican Bean Dip" over the years.