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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Cheesy Refried Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 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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- 17
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 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 271.84 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 12.7 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 17.73 g 6%
- Total Fat 17.37 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 9.73 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.58 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 546.62 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 3.55 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 1.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 276.24 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 1.18 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 322.91 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 64.26 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Cheesy Refried Beans is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cream Cheese, Diced Onion, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 271.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Cheesy Refried Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cream Cheese, Diced Onion, Minced Garlic, Refried Beans. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Cheesy Refried Beans?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 271.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Cheesy Refried Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spicy Cheesy Refried Beans healthy?
- Spicy Cheesy Refried Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 271.84 calories and 12.7 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 546.62 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.73 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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