Easy Layered Bean Dip (Print)
Creamy blend of seasoned beans, cheeses, and tomatoes—perfect with tortilla chips for any gathering.
# Ingredients:
→ Base Mixture
01 -
225 g cream cheese, softened
02 -
120 ml sour cream
03 -
2 tablespoons taco seasoning, divided
→ Bean Layer
04 -
450 g canned refried beans
→ Vegetables
05 -
2 x 285 g cans diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel), well drained
→ Cheese
06 -
100 g shredded cheddar cheese
07 -
100 g shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
→ Suggested Toppings
08 -
Fresh cilantro, chopped
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Spring onions, sliced
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Red onions, finely diced
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Diced tomatoes
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Jalapeño peppers, sliced
# Steps:
01 -
Set oven to 175°C.
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In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with sour cream until smooth. Stir in 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning until evenly incorporated.
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Spread the cream cheese and sour cream mixture evenly at the bottom of a 23 x 33 cm baking dish.
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Combine refried beans with the remaining 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Mix until well blended.
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Gently spread the seasoned refried beans over the cream cheese layer.
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Pat the drained diced tomatoes dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture. Distribute them evenly over the bean layer.
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Top with an even layer of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
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Cover the dish with aluminium foil and bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
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Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with desired toppings such as cilantro, spring onions, red onions, extra tomatoes, and jalapeños. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
For best flavour and texture, shred cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded varieties.
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Thoroughly dry tomatoes after draining to avoid excess moisture in the layers.
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Adjust the heat level by selecting mild, medium, or hot diced tomatoes as preferred.
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The dish can be assembled up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated before baking.
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Serve alongside salsa, guacamole, and fresh tortilla chips for the best experience.