No-Fuss Bean Dip ~ The classic party dip quickly made at home using ingredients probably found in your pantry.

Back then, bean dip came from a small not quite paper, but not quite tin container available in the chip aisle of the grocery store. They still make it. Every time I pass it, I get a twinge of nostalgia. Now I make my own bean dips. I say dips, plural, because I have many different versions depending on my mood. It has been feeling a bit more like fall lately and with fall, that means football, and football means junk food. Bean dip can actually be considered a junk food, if you buy it in that oddly packaged container at the market.But I like to think my version is just as tasty and a lot more healthy. You can make this vegan, vegetarian, or gluttonous, however it suits you best. This particular recipe is vegetarian, as I use a non-fat, vegetarian can of refried beans and some cheese. Use vegetarian beans and skip the cheese and you have vegan bean dip.This is my no fuss version. It is literally no fuss. Add these few ingredients to a pan or pot, heat, serve, and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1-16 oz . can refried beans
- 1/4 cup Monterrey Jack cheese; plus more for garnish
- 2 tbsp . diced green chilies
- 1/4 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/3 tsp . granulated garlic
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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Add all to sauce pan or skillet.
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Bring to a simmer.
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Once all the cheese has melted and the broth has been incorporated, garnish with some more cheese and serve with your favorite chip for dipping.
Creamy and smooth with chunks of chilies and beans, your game days just got tastier.
*Bonus recipe. I love corn tortillas as much as the next person but I wanted some fried flour tortilla chips. I cut up some flour tortillas into ‘chips’ and then heated some high-heat frying oil. I fried a few of the chips at a time until they started to turn golden. Then I placed them on a few paper towels to absorb any clinging oil.
27 Comments
Sandi
August 22, 2014 at 8:59 amWe love bean dip. I like that you made this healthier so we can eat it guilt free!!
Michelle
August 25, 2014 at 1:47 pmThank you Sandi…I’m always trying to make things healthier, this time it worked.
Debra
August 22, 2014 at 9:09 amLove bean dip! Plan on having some tonight watching the game. I think I’ll try yours!
Michelle
August 25, 2014 at 1:50 pmThank you Debra. Hope you enjoy it.
Kelly @ Tasting Page
August 22, 2014 at 9:48 amWhat’s not to love about bean dip. Making it healthier is definitely an added bonus!
Michelle
August 25, 2014 at 1:51 pmI agree, healthier is better, less guilt with eating it.
janelle
August 22, 2014 at 9:49 amLooks like a great and easy bean dip
Michelle
August 25, 2014 at 1:51 pmThanks Janelle, it really is easy.
Sarah @ the magical slow cooker
August 23, 2014 at 12:24 amThis looks amazing! I love how easy it is! I will be trying soon!
Michelle
August 25, 2014 at 1:52 pmThank you Sarah, I hope you enjoy it.
Ellen @ From Scratch
August 23, 2014 at 10:15 amLooks delicious! I have a recipe for refried beans, and might give this a go with black beans! Yum!
Michelle
August 25, 2014 at 1:53 pmYum. I have a black bean dip recipe too. https://thecompletesavorist.com/cooking-blog/black-bean-dip
The Food Hunter
January 16, 2015 at 12:21 pmI’m thinking I would love to have this while watching the games this weekend
Michelle
January 16, 2015 at 12:22 pmIt’s easy and delicious.
heather @french press
January 30, 2015 at 9:14 amI love how easy this is, and it looks delicious! perfect for football watching
Michelle
January 30, 2015 at 11:42 amOh very easy to make Heather! Very simple. Enjoy.
Nutmeg Nanny
January 30, 2015 at 1:25 pmLove the sound of this dip. Delicious!
Michelle
January 30, 2015 at 1:43 pmThank you, it is really good.
Catherine
July 13, 2015 at 5:11 amDear Michelle, This looks so good. I have never made anything like this before, but what a wonderful idea for re-fried beans. Delish! xo, Catherine
Michelle
July 13, 2015 at 12:20 pmThis recipe came about from childhood canned bean dip. This is much better.
Shelby
July 13, 2015 at 4:28 pmI would so love to eat some of this right now! Putting on my list of things for ideas when I go to my next party!
Michelle
July 14, 2015 at 12:56 amThank you Shelby.
David @ CookingChat
July 13, 2015 at 7:33 pmlove a good bean dip, this looks delish!
Michelle
July 14, 2015 at 12:57 amThank you David
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
July 13, 2015 at 8:46 pmSo simple, and geeze does this looks so good! I could go for this dip and those chips right now!
Michelle
July 14, 2015 at 12:58 amIt’s super easy to make!
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