I’m making this 6-ingredient bean dip for the Super Bowl! Creamy, cheesy, and piled with fresh toppings, it’s always a crowd-pleasing game day snack.
Ever since I was a kid, I remember looking forward to the Super Bowl. Not for the football, of course (I’ve never been much of a sports fan), but for the snacks.
My mom’s 7 layer dip was a favorite of mine growing up—I’d stand by the snack table all night, going in for tortilla chip after tortilla chip. I loved store-bought French onion dip too, always with a pile of ridged potato chips.
My current dip fixation? This 6-ingredient bean dip.
Here’s why I love this bean dip recipe:
- It’s insanely creamy. It starts with a base of refried beans, which are already creamy on their own. Then, I mix in some sour cream or Greek yogurt to make them even creamier and richer.
- It’s super tangy, thanks to the sour cream, canned green chiles, and melty cheese on top.
- It couldn’t be easier to make. Just stir together the base ingredients, top with cheese, and bake for a bubbly, crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Just before serving, I top off this dip with fixings like cherry tomatoes, avocado, green onions, and cilantro for a fresh contrast to the creamy dip. All loaded up, it’s perfectly balanced and delicious!
I’m not the only one who loves it—L&L readers agree. Kay wrote, “This is the BEST bean dip ever! I made this for the first time months ago, and it became a favorite with family and friends since.”
Tami said, “A huge hit! There’s a new dip in town for football Sundays!”
I’m making it for the Super Bowl this weekend. If you’re still looking for snack ideas, I hope you’ll try it!
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Want to try this recipe? Here are a few tips:
- Season to taste. I season the beans with taco seasoning before baking. Different brands can vary in saltiness and spice level, so make sure to taste the mixture before assembling the dip. You may want to add more taco seasoning or go up on the salt.
- Get ahead. You can stir together the bean mixture, spread it in the baking dish, and top with cheese up to a day in advance. Cover and chill in the fridge until you’re ready to bake!
- Go all out with the toppings. Fresh garnishes make this dip. Load it up with avocado, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, jalapeños and more. As L&L reader Kay says, “More is always better.”
These are such fabulous ingredients! You just can’t go wrong.