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Cheesy Baked Refried Bean Dip for Parties and Game Day

If you follow this blog, you know I love a good dip. This baked refried bean dip is one of my go-tos—warm, cheesy, and seasoned just right.

It’s perfect to pop in the oven before kickoff and enjoy with tortilla chips, Fritos, or spooned onto tostadas for a quick meal.

Square glass dish of cheesy bean dip garnished with herbs, surrounded by tortilla chips on a tray. Lime and cilantro are placed in the corner.

Game-day appetizers are my favorite category. If you like this dip, try other easy crowd-pleasers like Buffalo chicken dip, guacamole, or spicy meatballs for your next gathering.

Ingredients for Refried Bean Dip

Gather a few simple pantry staples to make this. The recipe card below lists exact amounts and full instructions.

Ingredients on a table: refried beans, cilantro, green chiles, shredded cheese, sour cream, lime juice, diced jalapenos, cream cheese, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.

How to Make It

This comes together in about 30 minutes and is very straightforward. Start by preheating the oven and preparing an 8×8 baking dish with nonstick spray.

Four-step process of making Mexican bean dip. Steps: 1) Ingredients in a bowl, 2) Mixed with a hand mixer, 3) Add seasoning, salsa, cheese, 4) Final mix topped with cheese and cilantro.

Steps 1 & 2: In a large bowl, combine the refried beans, cream cheese, and sour cream. Use an electric hand mixer for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Steps 3 & 4: Stir in the remaining ingredients, reserving chopped cilantro and about half the cheese for topping. You can finish mixing with a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl and ensure everything is evenly combined.

A glass square dish filled with a light orange bean dip with herbs, on a marble surface. A bowl of cheese, chopped cilantro, and a sliced lime are in the background.

Step 5: Press the bean mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes to warm through.

Glass dish of shredded cheese on top of a baked dish, garnished with cilantro and lime on the side.

Step 6: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and return to the oven for 8–10 more minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

Let the dip rest for about 5 minutes, then top with chopped cilantro and serve with tortilla chips or Fritos.

A hand dips a tortilla chip into a cheesy bean dip in a glass baking dish, garnished with chopped green herbs.

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Baked Refried Bean Dip

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Baked refried bean dip is warm, cheesy, and has the right blend of spices—ideal for parties and game days.
Prep: 10
Cook: 20
Total: 35
Yield: 8 servings
By: Andrea Updyke

Ingredients 

  • 30 oz refried beans, 2 cans
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 oz taco seasoning
  • 2 cups mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 4.5 oz green chilies, can, undrained
  • 2 jalapenos, fresh, diced
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cilantro for garnishing, chopped

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine refried beans, cream cheese, and sour cream. Blend with an electric hand mixer for 2–3 minutes until smooth and fully combined.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, reserving cilantro and a portion of the cheese for garnish. Mix thoroughly, using a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl as needed.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down to create an even surface.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove, top with the remaining cheese, and bake 8–10 more minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve with chips.

Notes

This dip is mild. Add an extra diced jalapeño if you prefer more heat.

Serve warm with tortilla chips or Fritos.

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3–5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 313kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 21g

Nutrition information is an estimate and should be used as a guideline.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mexican