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Easy Taco Dip with Refried Beans

Easy baked taco dip with a layer of refried beans topped by a smooth sour cream and cream cheese mixture, melted cheddar, and a fresh tomato, onion, and cilantro topping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cupfull-fat sour cream
  • 8 ouncesfull-fat cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoonstaco seasoning
  • 1 15 oz canrefried beans, or 2 cups of homemade refried beans
  • 1 cupshredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 pintgrape tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cupminced yellow onions
  • 2 tablespoonschopped cilantro

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the center. Use a heat-safe 8x8-inch pan or a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup full-fat sour cream, 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese (softened), and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning. Stir or beat until smooth and evenly combined.
  3. Spread 1 (15 oz) can refried beans (or 2 cups homemade refried beans) into an even layer in the prepared pan.
  4. Dollop the sour cream–cream cheese mixture over the refried beans, then gently spread it into an even layer to fully cover the beans.
  5. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the dip.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the dip is warmed through.
  7. While the dip bakes, combine 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved), ¼ cup minced yellow onions, and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro in a small bowl and stir to combine.
  8. Remove the dip from the oven, top with the tomato mixture, and serve warm.

Notes

Notes
Taco Seasoning:
Feel free to use
homemade taco seasoning
, a packet of taco seasoning, or simply use 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Topping Options
: Take a shortcut and top the taco dip with prepared salsa. Or use your favorite taco toppings (like shredded lettuce, olives, guacamole, etc.)
Sour Cream/Cream Cheese:
Feel free to use reduced-fat cream cheese/sour cream but don't use fat-free--it won't be as creamy.
The serving size
is about ¼ cup of the dip and nutritional information is based on using full-fat cream cheese and full-fat sour cream.
Leftovers:
Allow the dip to cool and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat as desired in a heat-safe dish in the microwave.