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If you’re looking for a simple and DELICIOUS appetizer to please a crowd then look NO FURTHER than this CHEESY Black Bean Dip! It’s easily customizable to suit your preferences and is certain to be gone quicker than it took to make it.

Easy Black Bean Dip
Easy Black Bean Dip
Easy Black Bean Dip
Easy Black Bean Dip
Easy Black Bean Dip
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Ingredients

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Easy Black Bean Dip

Optional toppings:

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an oven safe skillet with cooking spray. I used a 10inch cast iron skillet. Set aside 1/2 cup of rinsed and drained black beans.
2
In a food processor or blender, combine the black beans (minus that 1/2 cup that we put aside*), cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice. Blend until creamy and very few lumps of the black beans remain. Fold in the remaining black beans.
3
Pour the black beans mixture into the prepared skillet and top evenly with the pepper jack and cheddar cheese. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. As desired, you can turn the broiled on during the last couple of minutes but be sure to watch it closely!
4
Once out of the oven, top with desired toppings and ENJOY with tortilla chips!

Notes

1
*I really like having some whole black beans in my dip BUT you could skip this step and simply add them ALL into the food processor.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Drain and Dry Your Beans 💧
    Rinse canned black beans thoroughly and pat them dry before blending to prevent a watery dip and achieve the perfect creamy texture without excess liquid.
  • Toast Your Spices First 🔥
    Bloom the cumin and chili powder in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to release their essential oils and deepen the flavor profile dramatically.
  • Balance Dairy for Creaminess 🧀
    Mix cottage cheese with sour cream in a 1:1 ratio instead of using cream cheese alone—it creates a lighter, tangier dip while reducing calories without sacrificing richness.
  • Reserve Fresh Toppings for Service ✨
    Add cilantro, jalapeños, red onion, and tomatoes just before serving rather than mixing in to keep them fresh, vibrant, and textually distinct from the warm dip base.
  • Warm Your Serving Dish 🍲
    Pre-heat your serving vessel in a 200°F oven for 5 minutes so the dip maintains optimal temperature and creamy consistency throughout your event.

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