Spicy Bean Dip Recipe (2024)

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Spicy Bean Dip Recipe (1)

I've been having some pretty serious cravings for the last few months. No, I'm not pregnant. Sillies. I'm not craving chocolate, sugar, pickles, or anything like that... I'm craving BEANS. Specifically, beans and cheese. It's actually kind of astonishing how many times each week I make a simple quesadilla with refried beans and cheddar cheese. Like, at least three times per week. I CANNOT STOP.

Spicy Bean Dip Recipe (2)

So, I've been making a lot of bean dips. Sometimes hot, sometimes cold, sometimes with cheese, sometimes without. JUST GIVE ME BEANS. I suppose it could be worse — I could be craving bacon or cookies!

This dip, while named very similarly to my Spicy Black Bean Dip, is made from refried beans. We buy the big box of non-fat refried beans from Costco. And then I eat them all in a week (Seriously? Seriously). Throw two cans of beans into the food processor, add some onions (I used shallots), garlic, cilantro, spices, lime, JALAPENO, and blend 'er up! You could throw in cheese if you want, but I usually omit it in this recipe.

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If you really want cheese on this (which I totally do as I'm typing this!), make it as the recipe says, then spread it into a pie dish and top with shredded cheddar. Bake at 350 for 25ish minutes, until it's hot and bubbling! YUM. You could broil it too, just to melt the cheese.

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I guess I'll just move to Mexico, as pretty much everything I want to eat is semi-Mexican. I just want beans, cheese, tacos, burritos, chips, salsa, taquitos.... should I continue!? I think you get the point. As we're preparing for a move to SE Asia (more on this to come!), I'm super excited for the food, but I do wonder how I'll do without my Mexican food! Oh man. I suppose all the delicious noodles and soups and curries will make up for it! 🙂

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Spicy Bean Dip Recipe (5)

Spicy Bean Dip

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  • Author: by Mary
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
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  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 small shallots (or ¼ white onion)
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 2 (14 oz) cans of refried beans
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine garlic, shallots, and jalapeños together in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
  3. Add spices to your desired flavor (sometimes I add garlic powder, or olive oil for a thinner consistency).
  4. Serve with tortilla chips.

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  1. Amallia says

    great recipe and nice picture. thanks for sharing

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  2. Rene says

    My mouth is watering reading this post! Going to get the ingredients to make it TODAY.

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    • Mary says

      Heck yes! It's pretty darn addictive!

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  3. Susan Wheeler says

    Well, arent' you a genius! Great idea, and sounds just yummy. Thanks for sharing with us in cyberspace!

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    • Mary says

      Ha! Thanks, Susan! This is still one of my favorites!! Enjoy!

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  4. Anne says

    This looks delish! Does it keep well overnight in fridge?

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    • Mary says

      Thanks, Anne! It does keep well overnight! Enjoy!

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  5. Lauren says

    Is the cilantro just used as a garnish or also blended in?

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    • Mary says

      Hi Lauren! The cilantro is blended in! Enjoy! xo

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  6. plasterer bristol says

    This sounds lovely. Going to give this a go. thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Simon

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  7. SandyToes says

    I found your blog and this dip while searching for a bean dip that didn't rely on cheese (mutes the flavor of the beans) and didn't need to be baked (who wants to wait?). I made it today, exactly as written, and well... it's exactly what I wanted to go with a bag of Fritos! So good, with all the ingredients shining through. Oops, I did make one minor addition, ½ tsp of cumin. I figure this is because refried beans vary so much from brand to brand. Anyway, it's a perfect dip, simple, cheap, nutritious and best of all, super tasty! Thanks for sharing it, it beats the pants off those cheese-laden poseurs.

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    • Mary says

      Thanks for your comment —so glad you liked it!! xo

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  8. Dawn says

    We love this dip! So easy and and absolutely delicious-we are addicted! Thank you for sharing it!

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Spicy Bean Dip Recipe (2024)

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As Jeramey joked that Laura was "trying to set me up for some bulls---," AD explained to Clay and Jimmy that "a bean dip is like this t--ty smack ... [Laura] smacked the s--- out of my t--ties." AD eventually walked away from the conversation, but soon returned with Laura, who came over to clarify.

What's the difference between refried beans and bean dip? ›

While refried beans usually resemble a chunky, mashed mixture perfect for spreading on tortillas or serving alongside warm rice, bean dip can be made with whole beans with a fresh appeal similar to classic pico de gallo or puréed into a smooth consistency with several different ingredients.

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Laura insists she was joking. Clay can't quite believe that "bean dip" is an actual thing, calling it "crazy terminology." "I didn't invent it," Laura says.

Do you eat bean dip hot or cold? ›

How do you make bean dip? Add the Monterey Jack and Spicy Pepper Cheese Dip, sour cream and refried beans to a large bowl and mix until well combined. You can serve your dip hot or cold – its delicious either way. To serve hot, simply microwave then stir until warmed through.

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Another internet definition suggests that a bean dip is to “flick a man or woman's breast with an index finger.” Of course, suggesting that someone should do this to a woman out of the blue and uninvited is never okay—and plenty of Love Is Blind viewers were quick to weigh in on social media.

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According to Urban Dictionary, a 'bean dip' is to: Raise the underboob of a man or woman with your index and second finger. Speaking about the moment to PEOPLE, AD insisted it was just a joke gone wrong, and there was no bad blood between her and Laura.

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What the heck does 'bean dip' mean? Urban Dictionary defines "bean dip" as "(flicking) a woman's (or man's) breast with the index finger." It's "dubbed 'bean dip' because the move is similar to that of scooping up bean dip," the website reads.

Why do restaurant refried beans taste so good? ›

If you're wondering what is the secret ingredient for restaurant-quality refried beans, the answer is fat. Restaurant-made refried beans honor traditional Mexican culinary practices by adding a hearty helping of lard or bacon fat drippings to their recipe.

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Dips can turn watery if food, such as chips or vegetables like carrots and celery, is being dipped directly into the container and then refrigerated and re-opened for later use.

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Cannellini beans are the largest white bean, with thin skin and a smooth, silky interior. They're often used when you want the bean to retain their traditional kidney shape, like in salads or other recipes where beans are kept whole.

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Probably because your body needs proteins to stay alive, and with your caloric intake, you might not be getting everything you need so your body is craving something that have protein (or another source of nutrients that beans provide.)

What is Frito Lay bean dip made of? ›

Ingredients. Water, Pinto Beans, Vinegar, Corn Oil, Salt, Maltodextrin (Made from Corn), Dried Onion, Sugar, Jalapeño Peppers, Spice, Chili Pepper, Dried Garlic and Natural Flavors.

What is Jacqueline's problem on Love Is Blind? ›

She confessed: “I felt guilty being happy and enjoying my time in Mexico because my family deserves time away. My 'mental breakdown' in Mexico was all the emotions of being head of the house, having my family depending on me and having the weight of my emotions and feelings all colliding at once.”

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During Season 1, contestants slept on cots in trailers next to the lounges; Coelen says that quickly became uncomfortable, so they got hotel rooms for Season 2. To make sure someone wouldn't accidentally sneak a peek of their potential love interest, contestants are led to and from their rooms.

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