Championship Bean Dip Cheese (Printable View)
Creamy bean dip loaded with cheddar, Monterey Jack, and spices for a flavorful party treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 (15 oz) cans refried beans
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
→ Cheeses
04 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Flavorings & Spices
06 - 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, drained
07 - 1/2 cup salsa
08 - 1 tsp onion powder
09 - 1 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Toppings
15 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
16 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
17 - 1 small tomato, diced
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine refried beans, sour cream, and softened cream cheese. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, green chilies, salsa, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish or similar oven-safe casserole dish.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with melted cheese.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and diced tomato if desired.
08 - Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combo of three cheeses creates this incredible molten texture that keeps people coming back for just one more chip
- Everything comes together in under ten minutes of prep work, letting you actually enjoy your own party
02 -
- I learned the hard way that this dip will thicken as it cools, so serve it within thirty minutes of baking
- Spraying your baking dish with cooking spray before adding the mixture saves you from scrubbing later
03 -
- Mixing the spices directly into the beans before adding anything else helps them distribute evenly
- If you need to transport this, cover it tightly with foil and reheat at 350°F for 15 minutes