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Everyone loves this bean dip. It’s fast to make and so flavorful, and usually one of the first appetizers to disappear at a party. Serve it with chips and veggies for dipping and use it as a filling for burritos and tacos, or for layering into nachos.  

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 20 mins Total: 25 mins
Servings: 6 cups 1x
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Ingredients

  • Nonstick spray 
  • 4 cups homemade refried beans or a 31-ounce can of refried beans
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • Optional toppings: sliced jalapeno, sliced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges, halved cherry/grape tomatoes, crumbled cotija cheese, diced/sliced avocado

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Mist the bottom and half way up the sides of a 9×9-inch pan or other 2 ½ quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. 
  2. In a large bowl, combine the refried beans, sour cream, ½ cup of the shredded cheese, the diced green chiles, chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano; mix well. 
  3. Using a spatula, spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheese over top.  
  4. Bake until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is melted and browned, about 20 minutes. 
  5. Serve dip with tortilla chips, veggies, or other dippers.
  6. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

May use 1 ½ tablespoons of packaged or homemade taco seasoning in place of the spices and salt (in place of the chili powder through paprika).

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup dip
  • Calories: 94
  • Fat: 4 g
  • (Sat Fat: 2 g)
  • Sodium: 152 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 9 g
  • (Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 1 g)
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 11 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Jessie Shafer