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Spicy Hot Bean Dip

Name: Spicy Hot Bean Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: tex_mex
Ingredients: 425 g pinto bean canned, drained and rinsed; 115 g cream cheese softened; 120 ml salsa; 75 g yellow onion roughly chopped; 1 clove garlic peeled; 1 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 0.25 tsp salt; 110 g shredded cheddar cheese; 5 g fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

A creamy and flavorful baked bean dip, perfect for gatherings. This easy appetizer combines pinto beans with spices and cheese, baked until hot and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 35 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 213 kcal

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

425 gpinto bean, canned, drained and rinsed
115 gcream cheese, softened
120 mlsalsa
75 gyellow onion, roughly chopped
1 clovegarlic, peeled
1 tspchili powder
0.5 tspground cumin
0.5 tspcrushed red pepper flakes
0.25 tspsalt
110 gshredded cheddar cheese

garnish

5 gfresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Equipment

food processor · spatula · measuring spoons · knife · oven · baking dish

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
About 5 min
2
In a food processor, combine the drained pinto beans, softened cream cheese, salsa, chopped onion, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the beans with a potato masher in a large bowl and then stir in the other ingredients.
3
Pulse the mixture until it is mostly smooth, but still has a little texture.
About 1 min
4
Transfer the bean mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: A 1-quart or 20cm (8-inch) round or square dish works well.
5
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
About 1 min
6
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the dip is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: You can switch to the broiler for the last minute to get the cheese nicely browned, but watch it carefully to prevent burning.
7
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes, as it will be very hot.
About 5 min
8
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving, if you like.

Per serving

Nutrition

58%Score

Calories: 213.1kcal
Protein: 9.9g
Carbs: 14.7g
Fat: 13g
Fibre: 4.3g
Sugar: 2.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat single portions in the microwave or the full dish in a 175°C (350°F) oven until warm.