Spicy Bean Dip Recipe (2024)

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I've been having some pretty serious cravings for the last few months. No, I'm not pregnant. Sillies. I'm not craving chocolate, sugar, pickles, or anything like that... I'm craving BEANS. Specifically, beans and cheese. It's actually kind of astonishing how many times each week I make a simple quesadilla with refried beans and cheddar cheese. Like, at least three times per week. I CANNOT STOP.

Spicy Bean Dip Recipe (2)

So, I've been making a lot of bean dips. Sometimes hot, sometimes cold, sometimes with cheese, sometimes without. JUST GIVE ME BEANS. I suppose it could be worse — I could be craving bacon or cookies!

This dip, while named very similarly to my Spicy Black Bean Dip, is made from refried beans. We buy the big box of non-fat refried beans from Costco. And then I eat them all in a week (Seriously? Seriously). Throw two cans of beans into the food processor, add some onions (I used shallots), garlic, cilantro, spices, lime, JALAPENO, and blend 'er up! You could throw in cheese if you want, but I usually omit it in this recipe.

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If you really want cheese on this (which I totally do as I'm typing this!), make it as the recipe says, then spread it into a pie dish and top with shredded cheddar. Bake at 350 for 25ish minutes, until it's hot and bubbling! YUM. You could broil it too, just to melt the cheese.

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I guess I'll just move to Mexico, as pretty much everything I want to eat is semi-Mexican. I just want beans, cheese, tacos, burritos, chips, salsa, taquitos.... should I continue!? I think you get the point. As we're preparing for a move to SE Asia (more on this to come!), I'm super excited for the food, but I do wonder how I'll do without my Mexican food! Oh man. I suppose all the delicious noodles and soups and curries will make up for it! 🙂

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Spicy Bean Dip Recipe (5)

Spicy Bean Dip

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  • Author: by Mary
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
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  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 small shallots (or ¼ white onion)
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 2 (14 oz) cans of refried beans
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine garlic, shallots, and jalapeños together in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
  3. Add spices to your desired flavor (sometimes I add garlic powder, or olive oil for a thinner consistency).
  4. Serve with tortilla chips.

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  1. Amallia says

    great recipe and nice picture. thanks for sharing

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  2. Rene says

    My mouth is watering reading this post! Going to get the ingredients to make it TODAY.

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    • Mary says

      Heck yes! It's pretty darn addictive!

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  3. Bethany says

    A girl after my own heart! Mexican flavours are my life!!

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  4. Susan Wheeler says

    Well, arent' you a genius! Great idea, and sounds just yummy. Thanks for sharing with us in cyberspace!

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    • Mary says

      Ha! Thanks, Susan! This is still one of my favorites!! Enjoy!

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  5. Anne says

    This looks delish! Does it keep well overnight in fridge?

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    • Mary says

      Thanks, Anne! It does keep well overnight! Enjoy!

      Reply

  6. Lauren says

    Is the cilantro just used as a garnish or also blended in?

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    • Mary says

      Hi Lauren! The cilantro is blended in! Enjoy! xo

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  7. plasterer bristol says

    This sounds lovely. Going to give this a go. thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Simon

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  8. SandyToes says

    I found your blog and this dip while searching for a bean dip that didn't rely on cheese (mutes the flavor of the beans) and didn't need to be baked (who wants to wait?). I made it today, exactly as written, and well... it's exactly what I wanted to go with a bag of Fritos! So good, with all the ingredients shining through. Oops, I did make one minor addition, ½ tsp of cumin. I figure this is because refried beans vary so much from brand to brand. Anyway, it's a perfect dip, simple, cheap, nutritious and best of all, super tasty! Thanks for sharing it, it beats the pants off those cheese-laden poseurs.

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    • Mary says

      Thanks for your comment —so glad you liked it!! xo

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  9. Dawn says

    We love this dip! So easy and and absolutely delicious-we are addicted! Thank you for sharing it!

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Spicy Bean Dip Recipe (2024)

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What's the difference between refried beans and bean dip? ›

While refried beans usually resemble a chunky, mashed mixture perfect for spreading on tortillas or serving alongside warm rice, bean dip can be made with whole beans with a fresh appeal similar to classic pico de gallo or puréed into a smooth consistency with several different ingredients.

What is Mexican bean dip made of? ›

It is the ultimate bean dip recipe, made with refried beans, plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream), salsa, green chiles, lots of cheese, and taco spices. It is served warmed so the cheese is melty and OH SO GOOD! This bean dip recipe is the perfect appetizer for game day, Cinco de Mayo, or any party!

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Ingredients. Water, Pinto Beans, Vinegar, Corn Oil, Salt, Maltodextrin (Made from Corn), Dried Onion, Sugar, Jalapeño Peppers, Spice, Chili Pepper, Dried Garlic and Natural Flavors.

Do you eat bean dip hot or cold? ›

How do you make bean dip? Add the Monterey Jack and Spicy Pepper Cheese Dip, sour cream and refried beans to a large bowl and mix until well combined. You can serve your dip hot or cold – its delicious either way. To serve hot, simply microwave then stir until warmed through.

Why do restaurant refried beans taste so good? ›

If you're wondering what is the secret ingredient for restaurant-quality refried beans, the answer is fat.

Is bean dip just refried beans? ›

Bean dip is made of cooked (in water) beans which are mashed/pureed but not cooked any further. Refried beans are cooked in water, mashed, and then sauteed in some cooking fat, traditionally lard but now usually oil. Of course you could let them cool and use them for a bean dip.

Why do Mexican restaurant beans taste so good? ›

Restaurant-made refried beans honor traditional Mexican culinary practices by adding a hearty helping of lard or bacon fat drippings to their recipe.

What is 7 layer bean dip made of? ›

What's in 7-layer dip? This party staple truly has everything we could ever want in a dip: refried beans, homemade guacamole, salsa, a sour cream-lime juice-taco seasoning mixture, and shredded cheese. While you can totally use store-bought if you're low on time, we're partial to our guacamole recipe.

Do Mexicans soak beans before cooking? ›

Mexican cooks don't pre-soak beans. They just add beans to water and get on with the cooking. No soaking or draining for them.

What is the red stuff in Fritos hot bean dip? ›

Ingredients. Water, Pinto Beans, Vinegar, Jalapeño Peppers, Corn Oil, Salt, Maltodextrin (Made From Corn), Dried Onion, Red Pepper, Sugar, Chili Pepper, Dried Garlic, and Natural Flavors.

What is bean dip from Love is Blind? ›

What does 'Bean Dip' mean in Love Is Blind? 'Bean Dip' means raising the “underboob” of a man or woman with your index and second finger. According to Urban Dictionary, the term 'Bean Dip' refers to the act of a person raising the “underboob” of a man or woman using their index and second fingers.

Why is my Fritos bean dip watery? ›

Dips can turn watery if food, such as chips or vegetables like carrots and celery, is being dipped directly into the container and then refrigerated and re-opened for later use.

Why do I crave bean dip? ›

Probably because your body needs proteins to stay alive, and with your caloric intake, you might not be getting everything you need so your body is craving something that have protein (or another source of nutrients that beans provide.)

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Laura insists she was joking. Clay can't quite believe that "bean dip" is an actual thing, calling it "crazy terminology." "I didn't invent it," Laura says.

What to do with leftover bean dip? ›

Make a soup or stew: The easiest way to repurpose a leftover platter of bean dip and veggies is as a hearty vegetable stew or soup. Simply chop the leftover crudites, add some aromatics like onion and garlic, the leftover bean-based dip, and just enough water or vegetable stock to thin to your preferred consistency.

Is black bean dip the same as refried beans? ›

While they are similar, bean dip often has a softer consistency that is ideal for dipping with chips. Refried beans tend to have a thicker consistency with more texture, depending on how they are prepared.

Why do they call it a bean dip? ›

What the heck does 'bean dip' mean? Urban Dictionary defines "bean dip" as "(flicking) a woman's (or man's) breast with the index finger." It's "dubbed 'bean dip' because the move is similar to that of scooping up bean dip," the website reads.

What's the difference between beans and refried beans? ›

Meanwhile, we include whole pinto beans as an ingredient in our Bueno Bowls and offer them as a side. Refried beans are pinto beans that have been mashed and pan-fried, and they are typically seasoned with a little chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

What are Mexican refried beans called? ›

The English term 'refried beans' is a colloquial adaptation of the Spanish frijoles refritos. Frijoles means beans, and refritos means well-fried. A contributing factor may have been the Mexican habit of adding the prefix 're' to emphasize a word's special meaning.

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