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delicious black bean dip

Creamy Black Bean Dip

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This creamy black bean dip combines earthy beans with zesty lime, savory spices, and melted cheese for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Ready in under 30 minutes using pantry staples, it offers the perfect balance between smooth and chunky textures that will keep everyone coming back for more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ cup salsa mild or medium, depending on heat preference
  • 2 (15-oz) cans black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded Jack or Monterey Jack cheese divided (¾ cup for mixing, ¼ cup for topping)
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt plus more to taste
Optional toppings
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish
  • sliced scallions for garnish
  • jalapeño rounds for garnish

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • 1½–2 quart baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 1½–2 quart baking dish.
  2. In a food processor or blender, combine 1 can of rinsed and drained black beans, salsa, sour cream, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in the remaining can of black beans and ¾ cup of the shredded cheese.
  4. Spread the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup cheese on top.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes until hot and bubbly. For golden spots on top, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of cooking time.
  6. Before serving, garnish with optional toppings like chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, or jalapeño rounds if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal

Notes

This dip can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance - just cover, refrigerate, and add about 5 extra minutes to the baking time when ready to serve. For parties, transfer the finished dip to a small slow cooker set to WARM to maintain the perfect consistency throughout your gathering.
For a dairy-free version, substitute plant-based sour cream and vegan cheese shreds. If using homemade beans instead of canned, substitute approximately 1½ cups cooked black beans for each can.
Serve with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables like bell pepper wedges or cucumber rounds, or warm flour tortillas cut into triangles.

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