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    Published: Oct 7, 2025 by Fun Recipe Ideas Kitchen · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Mexican Refried Bean Dip

    Fun Recipe Ideas Founders (L-R) Sarah Mock, Sherri Hagymas, Lisa O'Driscoll, Krista Romano, Corinne Schmitt, Kristy Richardson, Alicia Murray, Andrea Updyke
    Modified: Oct 12, 2025 · by Fun Recipe Ideas Kitchen · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments
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    Prep: 5 minutes mins
    Cook: 10 minutes mins
    Total: 15 minutes mins
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    This Mexican Refried Bean Dip is a warm, cheesy, and crowd-pleasing appetizer that comes together in just minutes. Made with creamy refried beans, tangy sour cream, bold taco seasoning, and plenty of melty cheddar cheese, it's the perfect dip for game day, taco night, or any gathering that needs a quick and satisfying snack.

    chip lifting gooey melted cheese from an warm refried bean dip recipe in a glass dish.

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    Why we love this dip

    • eady in just 15 minutes from start to finish
    • Made with pantry staples and easy-to-find ingredients
    • Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor
    • Perfect for parties, potlucks, or casual snacking
    Prep: 5 minutes mins
    Cook: 10 minutes mins
    Total: 15 minutes mins
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    Ingredients needed:

    Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.

    Refried beans, taco seasoning, sour cream, and shredded cheddar measured on a counter.

    Ingredient notes:

    • refried beans - the hearty base that makes the dip thick and satisfying
    • sour cream - adds creaminess and helps mellow the spices
    • taco seasoning - gives the dip its signature bold flavor; any brand will work
    • shredded cheddar cheese - melts beautifully and adds that gooey, cheesy topping

    Substitutions

    • swap cheddar for a Mexican blend, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack for extra heat
    • Greek yogurt can be used in place of sour cream
    • homemade taco seasoning can be used if preferred
    • top with chopped green onions, jalapeños, or olives for added flavor and texture

    How to make our delicious bean dip

    Taco seasoning and sour cream added on top of refried beans in a mixing bowl.
    Bowl of refried beans with taco seasoning and sour cream set beside it.
    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
    2. In a large bowl, mix together the refried beans, sour cream, and taco seasoning until fully combined.
    Refried bean dip mixture stirred until smooth in a glass bowl.
    Bean dip spread in a square baking dish before baking.
    1. Spread the mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish.
    Baked Mexican refried bean dip with melted cheese next to tortilla chips.
    1. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
    2. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    3. Remove from oven and serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

    Storage instructions

    • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
    • Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through
    • This dip can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated, then baked just before serving

    How to reheat

    Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

    Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:

    Can this be made ahead of time?

    Yes, mix the dip and layer it in the baking dish, then cover and refrigerate. Bake right before serving for best results.

    Is this dip spicy?

    Not on its own. If a spicier dip is preferred, try using pepper jack cheese or a spicy taco seasoning blend.

    Tips

    • add a layer of shredded lettuce, tomatoes, or sliced olives after baking for a more layered dip
    • serve it in a mini slow cooker on warm to keep it hot during parties
    • double the recipe and use a 9x13 dish for a larger crowd
    Easy Mexican refried bean dip with a dollop of sour cream and cilantro garnish.

    Mexican Refried Bean Dip

    This Mexican Refried Bean Dip is a warm, cheesy, and flavorful appetizer made with just four simple ingredients. It's quick to prep, easy to bake, and perfect for dipping with chips, veggies, or crackers.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 ounces Refried Beans 1 can
    • ⅓ cup Sour Cream
    • 1.3 ounces Taco Seasoning Mix we used 1 packet of Siete
    • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
    • In a large bowl mix together refried beans, sour cream and taco seasoning.
    • Spread the mixture into the bottom of an 8x8 baking pan.
    • Sprinkle the shredded cheese across the top.
    • Place in the oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
    • Serve with tortilla chips, veggies or crackers.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving
    Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    1. Cindy Mitchell says

      February 02, 2026 at 7:39 pm

      Hi I haven’t tried your recipe yet. Just wanted to know can you add meat?

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      • Kristy Richardson says

        February 26, 2026 at 12:49 am

        Sure, chicken, pork or beef should all work, just make sure the meat is already cooked through before you add it to the dip. Let me know how it goes!

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    Meet the team:

    Fun Recipe Ideas Founders (L-R) Sarah Mock, Sherri Hagymas, Lisa O'Driscoll, Krista Romano, Corinne Schmitt, Kristy Richardson, Alicia Murray, Andrea Updyke

    A weekend away, brainstorming, laughing, eating and of course, wine drinking is all it took for these ambitious women to come together to bring you all the fun recipe ideas you will need to feed your family and entertain your friends. Meet the team...

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