Hot Cheddar Bean Dip
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor, this Hot Cheddar Bean Dip is your next go-to crowd-pleaser for game days, potlucks, and casual gatherings. Made with velvety cannellini or great northern beans, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of smoky spices like cumin and paprika, this baked dip is rich, satisfying, and bursting with zest. The optional jalapeño and hot sauce add a customizable kick, while a bubbly golden top layer of melted cheese ensures irresistible appeal. Quick to prepare and oven-baked to perfection in just 20 minutes, this warm appetizer pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies. Don't forget the fresh cilantro garnish for a pop of color and herbaceous finish! Perfect for any crowd, this dip delivers comfort food magic in every creamy bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz can white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño, minced (optional for spice)
- 1 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Drain and rinse the white beans, then transfer them to a food processor or blender.
Add cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, jalapeño (if using), ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil to the food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Transfer the bean mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and the hot sauce, if desired.
Lightly grease a small ovenproof baking dish or skillet, then spread the bean mixture evenly into it.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.3 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.8 g | 424% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3075 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1344.7 g | 489% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 410.4 g | 1466% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.7 g | ||
| Protein | 553.5 g | 1107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 5478 mg | 421% | |
| Iron | 163.6 mg | 909% | |
| Potassium | 32862 mg | 699% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
