Mexican dip with refried beans and cream cheese is an easy dip made with refried beans, cream cheese, and sour cream that’s blended in a bowl until smooth and seasoned with a taco seasoning packet.
Or make your very own taco seasoning at home if you’d prefer.
Refried beans are spread evenly into a baking dish and cream cheese and sour cream mixture is spread over-top. Taco dip is then layered with guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese, and garnished with shredded lettuce, green onions, cilantro, and chopped tomatoes. Yum!
If you are looking for an easy dip for your next party, this taco dip is delicious!
Especially for events like; Game-Day, Super-Bowl Sunday, and other holidays like Cinco de mayo. Or any party where you need a last minute appetizer that can be ready in a moments notice.
I love to pair taco dip with other party favorites like; Frito Corn Dip, Tater-Tot-Nachos, and Mango Avocado Salsa,
Especially, when serving all things fiesta.
Likewise, who can forget about grilled Mexican street corn? Elote with Canned Corn, is my most shared and liked recipe because it’s delicious and simple.
Taco dip and elote are the bomb! And the best sides to bring to any festivity, since they can be ready in a snap.
Why You’ll Love This Mexican Dip Recipe
- Easy Appetizer – This simple no bake 5 layer taco dip has minimal ingredients that are cost efficient and all you do is layer dip and top with your favorite taco toppings.
- Perfect Party Dip – I don’t know about you, but I love delicious recipes that can be prepared at a whims notice and this is the best last minute appetizer option. Mexican dip can be ready within 10 minutes and everyone devours this dish.
- Cheap Dinner Idea – Wondering what you can serve for dinner last minute? Taco dip is a quick-and-tasty meal idea and it’s quite healthy too. I mean, A quien no le gustan los tacos? I certainly could eat this meal time snack everyday.
- Versatile – Layered taco dip can be made with numerous ingredients. If you don’t have refried beans try other beans like; black beans. Want more protein? Add ground beef or shredded chicken to beans. This is also a great dip to use any taco toppings you already have on-hand.
Planning your next taco bar party? Layered taco dip with refried beans is the perfect side for any event.
Ingredients Needed for Mexican Dip
- Refried Beans
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Taco Seasoning Packet
- Guacamole
- Cheddar Cheese
- Taco Toppings
Refried Beans – or black beans maybe used in this Mexican taco dip recipe.
Want even more protein? Add cooked ground beef to beans or shredded chicken.
Cream Cheese – I like to use the full fat Philadelphia brand. However, if you’d like to reduce calories use low fat cream cheese.
Want to make this dip vegan? Purchase a plant based cream cheese and sour cream.
Sour Cream – or Greek yogurt can be used if you’d like to reduce even more calories.
Taco Seasoning Packet – I like to use Old El Paso taco seasoning packet. However, feel free to use whatever brand you prefer.
Want to spice things up a notch? Season cream cheese and sour cream with a spicy taco seasoning packet. Delish!
Likewise, if you have taco seasonings on-hand you may also make homemade taco seasoning.
Guacamole – My-oh-my Guacamole is my favorite taco topping. Any chance I get I love to add Guac to anything I eat.
I purchased 14 ounces of Guacamole from the veggie section at my local grocery store.
However, if you’d like to make homemade guacamole purchase about 3-4 large avocados and season to your liking or don’t season at all.
Cheddar Cheese – was my cheese of choice, feel free to try other cheeses like; Nacho Blend with Jalapenos, Mexican- Style 4 Cheese Blend, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Taco Blend with Taco Seasoning, or Pepper Jack Cheese.
And to make this dip vegan, Daiya, Violife, and vitalite are great shredded cheese options and some styles come pre-seasoned Mexican-Style.
Taco Toppings – If you’d like to keep this 4 layer taco dip simple. Feel free to skip added chopped veggies.
I usually have a lot of veggies on-hand so I use what I tend to eat all the time.
Which is, lettuce, green onions, cilantro, and tomatoes of course! Yum!
What are some of your favorite taco toppings? Feel free to add them to your Mexican dip and make this layered dip entirely your own.
How to Make Layered Taco Dip
- Beat cream cheese – In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and season with a taco seasoning packet. Stir until well combined and set aside.
- Layer taco dip – Spread refried beans evenly in the bottom of an 8×8 pan. Next, spread cream cheese and sour cream evenly over refried beans.
- Add guacamole – Spread guacamole evenly over sour cream mixture and top with shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, green onions, cilantro, and chopped tomatoes. Or add your favorite taco toppings. The possibilities sure are endless when it comes to this Mexican dip.
- Chill taco dip – Refrigerate taco dip for one hour and serve with tortilla chips, rainbow bell pepper wedges, or mini sweet peppers. Enjoy!
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Mexican Dip with Refried Beans and Cream Cheese
Mexican dip with refried beans and cream cheese is a delicious taco dip for any party and can be prepared in a moments notice.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Mexican dip
- 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 taco seasoning packet
- 14 ounces guacamole
Taco Dip Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1/4 cup cilantro
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese - In a large bowl add softened cream cheese and sour cream and beat with an electric handheld mixer until smooth. Sprinkle with a taco seasoning packet and stir until well combined, set aside.
- Layer taco dip - Spread refried beans evenly in the bottom of an 8x8 inch pan. Next, spread cream cheese and sour cream evenly over refried beans.
- Add guacamole - Spread guacamole evenly over sour cream mixture and top with shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped green onions, cilantro, and diced tomatoes. Or add your favorite taco toppings. The possibilities sure are endless when it comes to this Mexican dip.
- Chill taco dip - Refrigerate taco dip for one hour and serve with tortilla chips, rainbow bell pepper wedges, or mini sweet peppers. Enjoy!
Notes
- Mexican dip with refried beans and cream cheese can be made into a vegan taco dip.
- Just substitute, cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese with vegan brands.
- Layered taco dip will stay fresh in the fridge if stored properly.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Before eating check and make sure your guacamole and lettuce has not browned.
- As long as you store properly and air doesn't touch Guacamole or lettuce, taco dip will remain fresh. However, usually there are no leftovers.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1/4 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 212Total Fat: 7gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 287mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 10g