A creamy, chilled bean dip with Monterey Jack, cheddar, lime, jalapeño, and smoky chili spices. Stir it together for an easy party snack.
Mix ahead for easy serving
The chili flavor comes from the spices. A short chill lets the lime, garlic, and herbs mingle with the beans and cheese.
Chili Cheese Bean Dip
A chilled refried bean dip with two cheeses, lime, jalapeño, and smoky spices. Mix it ahead and serve with chips or vegetables.
Ingredients
16 oz Refried Beans can- 2 oz Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 2 oz Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 2 Tbsp Avocado oil
- 1 Large Lime juiced
- ¼ Cup Sour Cream or Mexican crema
- 3 Cloves Garlic crushed or finely minced
- ¼ Cup Green Onions thinly sliced
- ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro leaves, packed, chopped
- ½ tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Chipotle ground
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Large Jalapeno Peppers seeded and minced
Equipment
Instructions
- Grate the cheeses. Juice the lime, mince the garlic and seeded jalapeño, and chop the green onions and cilantro.
- Stir all ingredients together in a mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours, then serve with tortilla chips or vegetables. You can also serve the dip immediately.
Notes
If preparing a day ahead, leave out the garlic, green onions, and cilantro until 1–2 hours before serving so they do not dominate the flavor. Timing includes a 1-hour chill and is approximate.
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Let us know how it was!Adapted from Chef John’s Chili Cheese Bean Dip at Allrecipes.