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Pepper Jack Bean Dip

Refried beans mixed with garlic, onions, and fire-roasted tomatoes covered in lots of ooey gooey pepper jack cheese.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Stefanie

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 16oz cans refried pinto beans
  • 1 14.5oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes drained
  • 1 4oz Can Diced Green Chiles
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 4 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. In an oven safe skillet heat the olive oil over medium/low heat. Add onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

  2. Add garlic, chili powder, salt and crushed red pepper. Mix to combine and heat through for 1 minute.

  3. Preheat the broiler in your oven to high.

  4. Take the pan off the heat. mix in the beans, tomatoes, green chiles, sour cream, 1 cup of cheese along with the lime juice. Mix until combined evenly.

  5. Top the dip with remaining cheese. Place under the broiler for about 4 minutes until the cheese is golden and melted.

  6. Top with cilantro and and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips