CHEESY GREEN CHILE BEAN DIP

Cheesy Green Chili Bean Dip is an amazing and flavorful appetizer that everyone is sure to enjoy! Making this cream cheese chili bean dip is so simple, the prep work is minimal and in under 15 minutes you will have an ooey-gooey cheesy snack.

This chili bean dip recipe is filled with two types of cheese, a hearty white bean and some amazing spices that create an incredible dish. Make this green chili dip for your next family gathering or a game-day, it is made quickly and disappears just as fast!

Easy Green Chili Bean Dip

I came up with this recipe for dip on a whim and it turned out so fantastic I had to share! It is a cross between a green chile dip and a bean dip with just a touch of heat. We served it as an appetizer with tortilla chips and it was a huge hit. I used chipotle chili powder for heat because I love the smoky flavor it adds. However you can use cayenne powder, hot sauce or even green salsa if you’d like. Since the weather is hot outside, I opted to microwave the dip then just broil it in the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese. If you don’t mind heating up the house, I gave alternative instructions for baking it as well. Hope you enjoy this easy dip as much as my family and I do!

WHY WE THINK YOU SHOULD TRY THIS BEAN DIP TODAY! 

If you are not already convinced to try this amazing appetizer, here are a few reasons why we think you should! 

• Only 8 simple ingredients! The great thing about this recipe is that there are minimal ingredients, which means if you have a craving for it you can whip it up easily. Some of the ingredients could already in your kitchen, and if not, a quick and inexpensive trip to the store is all that is needed.
• SO delicious! I cannot say enough good things about this dip, you really can’t go wrong with two types of cheeses and beans! The green chilies provide an absolutely amazing flavor too, it is simply delicious.
• Versatile recipe. What I love about this bean dip recipe is that you can play around with the ingredients. If you want to switch up the types of cheeses or even add ground beef, it turns out incredibly delicious every time.

Cheesy Green Chile Bean Dip

Beans: You will need 1 15-ounce can of great northern beans for amazing taste and texture in this dip.

Chilies: Adding in 1 7-ounce can of chopped green chilies will give this dip incredible flavor.

Cream cheese: Use 4 ounces of cream cheese to make this dip super creamy and delicious.

Sour cream: Add in 1/2 cup of sour cream to give this dip amazing consistency.

Mozzarella cheese: You need 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella cheese for part of the wonderful cheesy taste.

Colby cheese: For more amazing cheesy flavor and texture, add in 1/2 cup of grated colby jack cheese.

Cumin: Using 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder will give this dip a nice hearty and earthy taste too.

Chili powder: To spice this dip up a bit more, add in 1/4 teaspoon of chipotle chili powder.

Step by step on how to make Cheesy Green Chili Bean Dip

Microwave method

Begin by draining the can of beans lightly and pour them in a blender, blend until mostly smooth.

Proceed to transfer the bean mixture into a medium sized microwaveable bowl. Then, add in the green chilies, cream cheese, sour cream, cumin and the chili powder. Heat in the microwave on high for 2 minutes. Then, stir until smooth and add in half of both the grated cheeses, stir to combine. Return the bowl to the microwave and heat for an additional 1 minute.

Transfer the bean mixture to an oven safe dish, top with the remaining grated cheeses and broil for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Let cool for a few minutes, serve with chips and enjoy!

Oven method

Blend the beans, then combine all ingredients, except half of each of the grated cheeses, in an oven safe dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes., broil for 1 minute if desired.

HOW LONG WILL THIS CHEESY BEAN DIP LAST FOR?

This amazing dish will last in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, but I doubt there will ever be any left overs to save! It should be stored in an airtight container as well.

HOW DO YOU MAKE A SMOOTH CREAM CHEESE DIP?

The key to making the cream cheese dip smooth is to make sure that the cream cheese is completely softened. Room temperature is optimal, but if you are in a hurry, you can place cold cream cheese in the microwave. Microwave at 10-second intervals, checking in between to make sure that the cream cheese isn’t melting or getting too hot. Continue to stir the cream cheese in between each interval until you get a smooth, creamy texture.

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Cheesy Green Chili Bean Dip is an incredibly flavorful snack that everyone is sure to love! Making this cream cheese chili bean dip is so easy, with minimal prep work, in under 15 minutes you will have an ooey-gooey cheesy snack.