Spicy Cheesy Refried Beans
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 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 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
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
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 272.54 kcal Moderate
- Protein 12.81 g Good Source
- Carbs 17.86 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.37 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.73 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 45.58 mg Moderate
- Sodium 546.62 mg High
- Fiber 3.59 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.47 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 266.46 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.18 mg Low Source
- Potassium 322.91 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 54.89 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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