Refried Bean Dip

Name: Refried Bean Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4-1/2 cups
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can (16 ounces) vegetarian refried beans; 1 cup picante sauce; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup sour cream; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Tortilla chips and salsa; Optional: sliced jalapeno peppers, chopped green onion or chopped cilantro

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 2 hours

Yield 4-1/2 cups

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This five-star refried bean dip is one of our most popular appetizer recipes. After one dreamy bite, you'll understand why. It's spicy, a little creamy and extremely cheesy.

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) vegetarian refried beans
1 cup picante sauce
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup sour cream
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Tortilla chips and salsa
Optional: sliced jalapeno peppers, chopped green onion or chopped cilantro

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or until heated through, stirring once or twice. If desired, sprinkle with toppings just before serving; serve dip with tortilla chips and salsa.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 55 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

My friends and neighbors expect me to bring this irresistible dip to every gathering. When I arrive, they ask, "You brought your bean dip, didn't you?" If there are any leftovers, we use them to make bean and cheese burritos the next day. —Wendi Wavrin Law, Omaha, Nebraska

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