- Dec 2, 2015
Cheesy Bean Dip
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients :
1 cup sour cream
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. Taco Seasoning
2 cups cheese monterrey jack cheese
2 cups cheddar cheese
2 cans refried beans or chili beans
Tortilla chips
Optional Ingredients:
1 cup salsa
chopped jalapenos
green onions
Directions:
Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 2 quart casserole dish. In a bowl combine cheeses and set 2 cups aside for topping. Combine the other 2 cups of cheese with the sour cream, cream cheese, and taco seasoning. When well combined, stir in the refried beans. You can also stir in salsa and chopped jalapenos at this point. Pour the dip into your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the reserved cheese. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with optional green onions and serve with tortilla chips.
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