Brenda's Bean Dip

Get ready to wow your taste buds with Brenda's Bean Dip, the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s creamy, cheesy, and bursting with Tex-Mex flavor! This baked dip layers refried beans, tangy cream cheese, sour cream, and bold taco seasoning, creating a velvety base that’s topped with salsa, melted cheddar cheese, and zesty garnishes like green onions and optional pickled jalapeños for a spicy kick. Perfect for game days, parties, or casual snacking, this 30-minute recipe is as easy as it is satisfying. Serve it hot with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or your favorite dippers and watch this irresistible dip disappear in no time. Whether you're entertaining a crowd or indulging in a cozy night at home, Brenda's Bean Dip is guaranteed to become your go-to comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

16 oz (1 can) Refried beans
8 oz (softened) Cream cheese
0.5 cup Sour cream
1 packet (1 oz) Taco seasoning
0.5 cup Salsa
2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
2 stalks (chopped) Green onions
0.25 cup (optional, chopped) Pickled jalapeños

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the refried beans, softened cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 3

Spread the bean mixture evenly into a 9x9-inch (or similar-sized) baking dish.

Step 4

Layer the salsa evenly over the bean mixture.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 7

Once out of the oven, sprinkle the chopped green onions and pickled jalapeños (if using) over the top for garnish.

Step 8

Serve hot with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or your favorite dipping items. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(7214.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7733.8

Total Fat 302.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 149.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 38.2g
Cholesterol 528.7mg	0%
Sodium 17363.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 924.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 244.0g	0%
Total Sugars 57.3g
Protein 395.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3910.7mg	0%
Iron 93.6mg	0%
Potassium 21188.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.0%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 46.2%