Creamy and Cheesy Refried Bean Dip

This easy creamy Refried Bean Dip is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Made with refried beans, sour cream, cream cheese, and Tex-Mex spices, it’s served warm from the oven with melted cheddar on top.

Ah, bean dip. Along with hummus, Rotel dip, salsa, and guacamole, it’s one of those instant party starters. Not only does everyone enjoy refried bean dip, but it’s also a cinch to make, which is probably why it’s so popular!

Refried bean dip is also easy to customize. Everyone has their own favorite version for serving at get-togethers and potlucks, whether you go simple with spiced refried beans or do it up 7-layer dip style. My refried bean dip recipe has cream cheese and sour cream to add a rich, creamy texture, along with a lot of other additions to amp up the flavor.

The Best Easy Bean Dip Recipe

This is seriously the best refried bean dip recipe—once you try it, you’ll agree! Not only is it creamy and flavorful, but it’s also a warm bean dip, with a layer of melty cheese on top. When it comes out of the oven piping hot, everyone will rush to the kitchen! (Isn’t it funny how everyone always wants to hang out in the kitchen when there’s a party?!)

This refried bean dip is full of delicious Tex-Mex flavor, and you can adjust it to make it as spicy or as mild as you like. Two tablespoons of taco seasoning adds all the herbs and spices you need, while tabasco sauce brings the heat. 

Just add your favorite dippers and you’re good to go!

Ingredients For Creamy and Cheesy Refried Bean Dip

See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

• Cream cheese – Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture, and be sure to use blocks of cheese, not the kind that comes in a tub.
• Sour cream – Again, I recommend using full-fat. 
• Taco seasoning – Use the kind that comes in packets or homemade taco seasoning.
• Refried beans
• Onion – Yellow, white, or red onions all work!
• Tabasco sauce – Or your favorite hot sauce.
• Shredded cheddar cheese 

Variations

• Use Monterey jack or pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar. A Mexican cheese blend works well, too!
• For milder onion flavor, use thinly sliced green onions instead of diced onions.
• Add diced jalapeños to kick up the heat.
• Garnish the top with tomatoes, sliced black olives, green chiles, diced bell peppers, fresh cilantro, and other Tex-Mex ingredients.

How to Make Refried Bean Dip

1. Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
2. Make the bean dip base: In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, refried beans, onion, tabasco, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until everything is evenly distributed.
3. Assemble: Scoop the bean dip into a 2-quart casserole dish or an 8×8 baking dish. Then, smooth the top to make sure it’s even. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the dip.
4. Bake: Place the dish in the oven, and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is hot and bubbly. 

What to Serve With Refried Bean Dip

My favorite thing to serve with refried bean dip is Fritos scoops—they’re perfect for scooping up all that cheesy, beany goodness! Other options include tortilla chips, crispy breadsticks, bagel chips, crackers, pita chips, or even cubes of homemade French bread.

How to Store Cheesy Refried Bean Dip

Leftover bean dip can be transferred to an airtight container or covered with foil and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven at 350ºF until hot and bubbly. You can also repurpose leftover bean dip as a filling for enchiladas!

This cheesy refried bean dip does not freeze well. Luckily, it’s quick and easy to make when you need a snack.

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