Why We Love This Homemade Bean Dip Recipe
Whether we are talking picnics, potlucks, game day gatherings, or backyard barbecues, it isn’t really a party unless there are chips and dip involved. The perfect dip is creamy with a bit of bite, packed with flavor, and appeasing to nearly all dietary needs. It has to pair well with both a chip or cracker and some sort of fresh produce. And bonus points if it can easily be made ahead of time and served at room temperature. Our Best Homemade Bean Dip Recipe checks all of these boxes, and then some! The first thing we always order at our favorite Mexican restaurant is a large bowl of silky, flavorful bean dip to go along with all of those crunchy tortilla chips. It kicks the meal off just right, although honestly, I could eat the entire bowl myself as my entree! But I figured, why enjoy such a wonderfully savory starter only when we are out to eat? Especially since it is so easy to make the most amazing Mexican restaurant-style bean dip at home for your family dinners or parties. Bring a large batch to your next gathering and watch how quickly it disappears. This gluten-free, vegetarian, scrumptious Homemade Bean Dip Recipe is always a huge hit!
Ingredients You Need
Pinto beans – dried or canned Sweet onion – peeled and cut into wedges Garlic – smashed Pico de gallo – either store-bought or homemade Mexican blend cheese – shredded (or Monterrey jack cheese, or pepper jack cheese) Salt – to bring out the flavor
How to Make Beans on the Stovetop
Pro Tip: The older the dried beans are, the longer they will take to cook. Check for doneness after the first couple of hours, and continue to monitor until they are ready.
How to Make Beans in an Instant Pot
Pro Tip: If the beans are too firm, pressure cook for 5-10 more minutes, then perform a Quick Release.
How to Make Homemade Bean Dip
Recipe Variations and Add-Ins
We love the simple, clean, robust flavor of this refried bean dip. Yet, if you want to mix things up, try adding in or topping it off with some of these!
Ground cumin Black olives Green chiles Jalapeños Bell peppers Green onions (scallions) Fresh cilantro Chili powder Garlic or onion powder
Serving Suggestions
Once you have made your bean dip exactly how you like it, you can serve it along with so many different things! It can serve as a dip or a spread or even a side! Try pairing it with some of my personal favorites:
Carne Asada Homemade Tortillas Vegetarian Enchiladas Spanish Rice Pollo Asado Seven Layer Dip Mexican Sopes
Looking for More Delicious Dip Recipes? Be Sure to Try:
Buffalo Cowboy Caviar Hot Onion Dip with Fried Onions Roasted Poblano Avocado Dip Hot Smoked Pimento Cheese Dip Amazing White Queso Dip (Queso Blanco) Fresh Mango Guacamole Dip Smoked Cheese Dip (Spread) with Sour Cream Retro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Best Homemade Salsa Seven Layer Dip with Tomatoes and Refried Beans Magic Taco Dip with Taco Seasoning
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