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Spicy Cheesy Refried Beans

Side Dish 🥗Snack 🍿 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican Vegetarian 🥦

Spicy Cheesy Refried Beans bakes into a rich, scoopable dip with a gentle kick. Refried beans are folded with tangy cream cheese, sautéed aromatics, and topped with melty Cheddar for a bubbly, satisfying layer. Serve hot with tortilla chips, alongside tacos, or as a hearty side when you want something bold and comforting.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Spicy Cheesy Refried Beans
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and the garlic until the onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir the refried beans into the onion mixture and cook, stirring, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir the cream cheese into the bean mixture. Spread the mixture in a pie plate; sprinkle the Cheddar cheese on top.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes.

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