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Black Bean Dip with Cream Cheese Recipe

Name: Black Bean Dip with Cream Cheese
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temprature); 1 14 ounce can low sodium black beans (drained); 1/3 cup salsa; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar (plus extra for topping); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 green onions (sliced); Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (for garnish)

ByKelly Jensen Posted onSeptember 4, 2022April 9, 2024 Updated onApril 9, 2024

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This black bean dip with cream cheese recipe will spice up your next party or game day – a delicious appetizer to serve with nacho chips, dipping vegetables in, or adding to tacos or burritos.

This creamy bean dip is loaded with black beans, cream cheese, salsa, and cheddar for a kick. This recipe is fantastic all year, and always goes fast when you put it out on the table.

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I love a good creamy bean dip, especially one that is loaded with flavor and topped with chili flakes and green onions. This black bean dip with cream cheese recipe is simple to make (takes about 10 minutes), is perfectly spiced, and a great dip for chips or nachos.

It’s a perfect appetizer to bring to a game day party, for tailgating, or just for a backyard BBQ. You can also make this a Taco Tuesday recipe and add a scoop of this dip on top of tacos, burritos, or a big plate of nachos.

I stirred leftovers into rice for a delicious creamy and cheesy side dish!

This Black Bean Dip with Cream Cheese Is:

Creamy
Hearty
Loaded with flavor
Versatile
Cheesy
Vegetarian, Gluten Free, and High Protein

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What’s In Cream Cheese Bean Dip?

Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

Cream Cheese – I used a basic cream cheese brick for this recipe that I softened on the counter. Don’t use a whipped or airy cream cheese for this, regular works just fine.
Low Sodium Black Beans
Salsa: You can use any type of salsa you prefer – mild, medium or spicy!
Chili Powder: for a really nice flavor in this dip – the chili powder isn’t spicy but will give you a rich and bright flavor.
Cheddar – I used shredded white cheddar.
Red Chili Pepper Flakes: for a little heat! if you don’t like spice, you can absolutely skip them in this recipe.
Green Onions for Garnish

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How To Make This Bean and Cream Cheese Dip Recipe

Remove cream cheese from fridge and allow to soften on the counter.
In a medium saucepan heat black beans, salsa, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chili powder over low heat. Cook for 7 or 8 minutes until cheese is melty and begins to bubble.
Place dip in a bowl and top with chopped green onions, chili flakes, and more cheddar as desired. Serve with chips, nachos, or veggie sticks, and enjoy!

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Kelly Jensen

Kelly Jensen has 7 years experience as a food blogger, freelance recipe developer, content creator, beekeeper, and loves cooking everything she can from scratch.