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Ultimate Bean Dip

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Ultimate Bean Dip is the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for game days, parties, and casual gatherings. This creamy, cheesy, and flavor-packed dip is loaded with refried beans, cream cheese, spices, and plenty of melted cheese on top, making it irresistibly delicious. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or toasted bread for a snack everyone will devour.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz each) refried beans
  • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup salsa or diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe dish.

2. Mix the Dip Base:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Stir until smooth and well combined.

3. Layer and Add Cheese:

  • Spread the bean mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour salsa or diced tomatoes over the top.
  • Sprinkle a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.

4. Bake:

  • Place the dish in the preheated oven.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

5. Garnish and Serve:

  • Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with green onions, sliced black olives, and chopped cilantro.

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