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    Home » Recent Posts » Appetizers & Snacks

    Easy, Creamy Bean Dip (No Cream Cheese)

    Published: Aug 10, 2021 · Updated: Aug 22, 2021 by Katy McAvoy

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    A good happy hour always includes a snack, and this easy, creamy bean dip is the perfect snack to go along with your afternoon drinks.

    Making a creamy bean dip from scratch is super easy, and since it comes together in minutes, you’ll be snacking in no time! 

    Easy, Creamy Bean Dip

    Bean dip isn’t just for game day! I love making this dip for an easy weekend snack or a delicious addition to a taco bar. It often makes an appearance on Taco Tuesdays in our house as a dip for quesadillas, a side to tacos, or to use on tostadas. 

    What You Need 

    Ingredient for Bean DIp
    • Refried beans
    • Sour cream
    • Cheddar cheese
    • Salsa
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Cumin
    • Chili powder

    How to Make It 

    Warm the refried beans in a small pot over medium heat. 

    Refried beans in a pot

    Stir in the sour cream, cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and chili powder. 

    Combining ingredients

    Reduce heat to low and let the dip simmer on the stove for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

    Serve warm. 

    Finished bean dip

    Tips for Easy, Creamy Bean Dip

    Can I use black beans in this?

    Absolutely! A can of refried black beans would be a delicious substitute for traditional pinto refried beans. 

    What can I do with leftover bean dip? 

    Leftover bean dip works great inside a burrito. I like to combine it with my tomato rice and beans and some extra cheese for an easy vegetarian burrito dinner. You can also use leftover dip on nachos or tostadas or as a dip for quesadillas. 

    Can I make bean dip ahead of time? 

    Yes! This dip is an awesome make ahead dip for parties. You can make bean dip up to 48 hours before you’re planning to eat it. Just reheat it in a pot over low heat on the stove or in 20 second increments the microwave. Be sure to stir it often as you reheat the dip. 

    Can I use low fat sour cream? 

    Yes! I’ve used full fat, low fat and fat free sour cream in this recipe and all varieties work well. 

    Can I use low fat cheese? 

    Either regular or 2% cheese works great in this recipe. Skip the fat free cheese, though. It doesn’t melt as well and can change the texture of the dip. 

    Homemade Tortilla Chips 

    Plate full of tortilla chips

    Nothing elevates a dip like fresh chips! Make these quick, 3 ingredient homemade tortilla chips to go along with your easy, creamy bean dip. 

    Happy Hour Cocktail Pairings

    Enjoy your creamy bean dip with a classic tequila cocktail for a delicious happy hour. 

    (Not Quite a) Paloma
    (Not Quite a) Paloma
    Classic Margarita on the rocks
    Margarita on the Rocks

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    A good happy hour always includes a snack, and this creamy bean dip is the perfect snack to go along with your afternoon drinks. Making bean dip from scratch is super easy, and since it comes together in minutes, you’ll be snacking in no time! 

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 15 min
    • Total Time: 20 min
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Category: Snacks
    • Method: Stove Top
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 - 15oz can refried beans
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese
    • ¼ cup salsa
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • ½ tsp cumin
    • ½ tsp chili powder

    Instructions

    Warm the refried beans in a small pot over medium heat. 

    Stir in the sour cream, cheddar cheese, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and chili powder. 

    Reduce heat to low and let the dip simmer on the stove for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

    Serve warm with fresh tortilla chips. 

    Keywords: bean dip, game day snacks, happy hour snacks, refried bean dip, bean dip without cream cheese

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    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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