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Easy Black Bean Dip
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Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Once out of the oven, top with desired toppings and ENJOY with tortilla chips!
Notes
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*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.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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