Cheesy Bean Dip

With chiles, cheese, and beans and a sprinkling of cilantro, this quick dip has all the right flavors for your next fiesta.
Prep 15 Minutes
Total Time 15 Minutes
Servings 32

Ingredient List

  • 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Traditional Refried Beans
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño chile, sliced, if desired
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
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Preparation

  1. In 9-inch microwave-safe pie pan, combine beans and green chiles; spread evenly in pan. Cover with microwave-safe waxed paper. Microwave on High for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until dip is warm.
  2. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Top with bell pepper and jalapeño chile. Re-cover; microwave on Medium for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is almost melted. Lift waxed paper slowly to allow steam to escape when looking at cheese melt. Pie pan will be hot; carefully remove from microwave oven. Let dip stand 2 minutes; uncover. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.

Expert Tips

  • For entertaining make the dip in a pretty fluted quiche dish or on a decorative, microwave-safe platter.
  • To prepare in oven, heat oven to 350°F. In 9 or 10-inch quiche dish or pie pan, combine beans and green chiles; spread evenly in dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with bell pepper and jalapeño chile. Bake at 350°F. for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

  • 1 Tablespoon Calories 40 (Calories from Fat 20);  Total Fat 2g (Saturated Fat 1g);  Cholesterol 10mg;  Sodium 105mg;  Total Carbohydrate 3g (Dietary Fiber 0g ,Sugars 1g);  Protein 3g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 6%;  Vitamin C 6%;  Calcium 6%;  Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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