Warm Bean-and-Bacon Dip with Air-Fried Tortilla Chips
Warm Bean-and-Bacon Dip with Air-Fried Tortilla Chips layers creamy mashed pinto beans with smoky bacon, mild green chiles, and a gooey Cheddar–pepper Jack melt. The contrast of rich, savory dip and crisp, lightly salted tortilla chips makes it a standout for game day, potlucks, or casual gatherings, keeping everyone dipping until the bowl is scraped clean.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Warm Bean-and-Bacon Dip with Air-Fried Tortilla Chips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 88 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels. Crumble once cooled.
- 3
Saute the onion in the same skillet until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the green chiles and the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the pinto beans and bring to a boil. Stir in the chicken broth and the chili powder. Reduce the heat to low and mash the beans. Let simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the bacon and stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Layer 1/2 of the bean mixture, 1/2 cup pepper Jack, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese in the prepared baking dish. Repeat the layers.
- 5
Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until the cheese is melted or lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes more.
- 6
Meanwhile, preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 7
Cut each tortilla into fourths. Spray both sides of each tortilla with avocado oil. Arrange in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 4 to 6 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more. Check the basket constantly because they can burn quickly. Sprinkle with salt and serve with the hot dip.
- Calories 231.76 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 13.65 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 23.65 g 9%
- Total Fat 9.47 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 4.98 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 28.29 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 459.65 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 3.26 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 165.96 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 0.94 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 164.33 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 15.87 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.53 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Warm Bean and Bacon Dip with Air Fried Tortilla Chips is made with 13 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil Cooking Spray, Bacon, Chicken Broth, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 231.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Warm Bean-and-Bacon Dip with Air-Fried Tortilla Chips made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil Cooking Spray, Bacon, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Corn Tortilla. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Warm Bean-and-Bacon Dip with Air-Fried Tortilla Chips?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 231.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Warm Bean-and-Bacon Dip with Air-Fried Tortilla Chips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Warm Bean-and-Bacon Dip with Air-Fried Tortilla Chips healthy?
- Warm Bean-and-Bacon Dip with Air-Fried Tortilla Chips has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 231.76 calories and 13.65 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 459.65 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.98 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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