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Black Bean Dip with Cream Cheese Recipe

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

black bean cream cheese dip recipe with cheddar red chili pepper flakes and onions

Easy Vegetarian Party Dip Recipes!

This bean dip with cream cheese is what I call an Easy Weeknight Recipe – which is on your table in about 30 minutes.  These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a healthy homecooked appetizer but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen prepping.

I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time.  Even faster than ordering delivery!

What’s In Cream Cheese Bean Dip?

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  • 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:  Using a low or no salt bean is essential in this dish!  These no salt added or low sodium beans have better flavor and control of the salt in your dip.  If you use normal canned beans you run the risk of having the dip be way too salty.
  • Salsa: This salsa is our absolute favorite… and I like that you can re-use the mason jars when you are done with the salsa to can other foods!  It’s like a extra bonus.
  • 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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One of the BEST Pantry Staple Appetizer Recipes

This high protein black bean and corn dip recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal!  It uses almost all ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards.  You probably already have a lot of these ingredients on hand already. Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and healthy meals using a few staples you can rotate. 

I made a list of my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples that always keep on hand. And you can check out all my favorite pantry staple recipes on TheHerbeevore.com here.  By stocking up on healthy whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!

How Do I Make This Bean and Cream Cheese Dip Recipe?

  1. Remove cream cheese from fridge and allow to soften on the counter. 
  2. 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.
  3. 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!

 

More Vegetarian Party Dip Recipes You’ll Love

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Get the Same Ingredients I Use For My Cream Cheese and Black Bean Dip Recipe

 

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Black Bean Dip with Cream Cheese

The Herbeevore
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.
5 from 1 vote
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine American, Southwest
Servings 8 servings
Calories 116 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Serving Bowl

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • 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!

Video

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 551IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 0.2mg
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