jenny's easy mexican bean dip

Name: Jenny's Easy Mexican Bean Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can(s) (16 oz.) refried beans; 2 tablespoon(s) water; 2 teaspoon(s) chili powder, or to taste (you can also use 1/2 pkg. taco seasoning.); 4 ounce(s) (or more) shredded colby-jack cheese, or your choice; some - tortilla chips or dippers of choice; ## OPTIONS:; some - chopped onion, chopped tomato, and/or shredded lettuce; some - salsa; some - sour cream; some - guacamole; some - cilantro, to garnish

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Fran Miller

Parkersburg, WV

Updated on Jul 21, 2015

This recipe comes from my "baby sister," Jenny, who has the knack to just "fix something" out of thin air, a skill I greatly admire. Jenny also has a great spirit of fun and is willing to whip up something to take to a party even after working a LONG day on her feet. Best of all, she always has a good time wherever she goes! I want to be just like her when I grow up! =^..^= Update 2025: Jenny said she got this recipe from our sister, Kathy, probably around 2005. That’s what I get for assuming since I guess I never asked.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 , depending on serving size

Ingredients

1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste (you can also use 1/2 pkg. taco seasoning.)
4 ounces (or more) shredded colby-jack cheese, or your choice
some - tortilla chips or dippers of choice
OPTIONS:
some - chopped onion, chopped tomato, and/or shredded lettuce
some - salsa
some - sour cream
some - guacamole
some - cilantro, to garnish

How To Make jenny's easy mexican bean dip

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and mist a pie plate or casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Empty the can of refried beans into the pie plate, sprinkle water over them, and mash them with a fork. Sprinkle beans with chili powder, to taste.
Step 3

Top with shredded cheese...
Step 4

...and bake until the beans are warmed and the cheese is melted & bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 5

Serve with tortilla chips or your dippers of choice. Toasted bread rounds are also good! You can also top with salsa, sour cream, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and/or guacamole. But I usually serve the options on the side. ¡Buen apetito!
Step 6

NOTE: This recipe is easily doubled for a larger crowd. Just put a large can (~30 oz., or 2 16 oz. cans)of refried beans, 1/4 cup water, 4 tsp. of chili powder (or the whole taco seasoning mix packet), and 8 oz. of shredded cheese in a 9 x 13" baking dish, using the directions above. The baking time will stay about the same.
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