Quick and Easy Mexican Refried Bean Dip loaded with creamy beans, flavorful toppings and tons of taco flavor!
This healthy Mexican bean dip can be made with Instant Pot Refried Beans, Slow Cooker Refried Beans or canned refried beans!
Easy Bean Dip Topping Ideas
Toppings are the best part of hot bean dip, next to the crunchy tortilla chips! Here are a few of our favorites!
Many of these toppings are what we use on our Chili Cheese Dip.
Refried Bean Dip Variations
Refried Bean Dip With Cream Cheese
This bean dip recipe is for refried bean dip without cream cheese, however you can easily mix some in if that’s your jam. To make Cream Cheese Bean Dip, add 4 oz. of softened cream cheese to the beans before heating. The cream cheese will melt as the beans heat up.
Layered Refried Bean Dip
If serving to a large crowd it may make sense to make a more “layered bean dip” as to make it easier to serve. Just grab a large casserole dish and start with the refried beans. On top of the beans add the sour cream and salsa followed by any other toppings you select.
Taco Dip with Refried Beans
Our recipe includes spices typically used in authentic Mexican recipes: cumin and chili powder. To amp up the taco flavor add a tablespoon or two of Chicken Taco Seasoning.
Mexican Recipes
Bean dip can be enjoyed solo with tortilla chips OR as the perfect side dish to most Mexican recipes including Carne Asada Fries, Carne Asada Nachos, Steak Fajitas, Chicken Fajitas, Chile Verde, Slow Cooker Carnitas, or even Chicken Enchiladas.
Or stuff inside Arepa Con Queso!
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have leftover bean dip, transfer it to an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Just like there’s no wrong way to eat a Reese’s, there’s no wrong way to eat this refried bean dip.
Drinks Pairings
When enjoying Mexican Recipes, we always reach for a Mexican Mule, Michelada or Margarita.
Note – this recipe was originally published in March 2023. It was updated in April 2025 to include new information. The recipe itself has not changed.
Creamy Refried Bean Dip
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 129kcal
Cost: $6.00
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Ingredients
- 1 Batch Instant Pot Refried Beans or 1/2 Batch Slow Cooker Refried Beans or (2) 15 oz. Cans of Canned Refried Beans (*Note 1)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice (*Note 2)
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Grated
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin (*Note 2)
- ⅛ tsp Salt + More To Taste
- 1 Avocado, Diced
- 1 Roma Tomato, Diced
- ¼ Cup Red Onion or Pickled Red Onions, Finely Diced
- ¼ Cup Queso Fresco, Oaxaca or Cotija Cheese
- Air Fryer Tortilla Chips or Store Bought Tortilla Chips
Instructions
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Make the Instant Pot Refried Beans, Slow Cooker Refried Beans or canned beans. If using canned beans, heat them up in a sauce pan on the stove, over medium heat, until hot.
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Stir in the lime juice, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin and salt. Taste and add additional seasonings, if necessary.
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Transfer to a shallow dish and top with avocado, tomato, onions, cheese, cilantro and any other toppings you select. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
Note 2 – You may need extra lime juice and cumin if using canned beans.
Nutritional information is estimated. Calculations use canned refried beans.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 683mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg
