Refried Bean Dip

I’m up for anything with a Southwestern angle to it, and this refried bean dip has just that. Now, I served this up as a dip, but honestly… I could just as easily serve it as a refried bean side dish too. The beans get really, really tasty and tender after a few hours of slow cooking. There’s lots of great yummy cheeses. It’s creamy. And oh, yes, there’s a bit of a kick. But it’s not crazy hot.

Refried Bean Dip

Cholula, My Hot Sauce Of Choice

I use my favorite hot sauce, Cholula, when making this refried bean dip. It adds great flavor and that nice little kick. I’d serve these beans with a bottle of Cholula nearby. You never know when someone might want their beans to be a little spicier.

If you don’t want the heat, you can cut back on it. It’s not the same, but you can substitute a mild taco sauce. I wouldn’t use as much. I’d add some and taste. I think this dip needs a bit of heat, but I think that about most dishes.

Never skimp when buying refried beans. The extra few cents a can makes a big difference in this refried bean dip. Or better yet, make your own refried beans using dried pinto beans!

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Melty Love

To get the best melty cheese, you need to shred it yourself. That store-bought bagged stuff has ‘stuff’ on it that keeps it from sticking together, but doesn’t help it melt any. Quite the opposite actually. I use my trusty countertop manual shredder for times like these. It can crank out (literally) a ton of perfectly-shredded cheese in a matter of minutes. And cleanup is a breeze. I just disassemble the unit and pop it into the dishwasher.

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For another delicious party dish made in a slow cooker, try our party shrimp.

Refried Bean Dip

Refried Bean Dip

Based on a recipe from the Crocking Girls
I’m up for anything with a Southwestern angle to it, and this refried bean dip has just that. Now, I served this up as a dip, but honestly… I could just as easily serve it as a refried bean side dish too. 
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Southwestern
Servings 12
Calories 1722 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a large pot, Dutch oven, or crockpot.
  • Cover and heat over low heat for at least 2 hours, stirring on occasion.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1722kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 77gFat: 137gSaturated Fat: 82gCholesterol: 402mgSodium: 9632mgPotassium: 1087mgFiber: 14gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 7202IUVitamin C: 181mgCalcium: 2070mgIron: 8mg
Keyword beans, dip, refried
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Hot Country Ham Dip

This hot country ham dip is another great recipe from the book, Race Day Grub that I picked up the other day. The first recipe we made, the Harvick’s Mexi-Cali dip, was perfect for race watching. This dip is savory, making for a great contrast to the heat of the first dip. It’s not like any other dip that I normally serve. And that’s a good thing.

Hot Country Ham Dip

From A Racing Legend

This recipe for hot country ham dip comes from Bobby Hamilton, who unfortunately passed away a few years ago. His son continues to be involved in racing as of the writing of this post. It’s good to see multiple generations of families in involved in NASCAR and other racing leagues.

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Also try my Louisiana red bean dip.

Hot Country Ham Dip

Hot Country Ham Dip

From
This dip is savory, making for a great contrast to the heat of the first dip.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Spray an 8″ x 8″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, ham, onion and garlic powder in medium bowl.
  • Pour mixture into baking dish and spread out evenly using a spatula.
  • Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium high heat.
  • Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and add the pecans.
  • Cook, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes or until the nuts start to brown.
  • Spoon the nuts over the cheese mixture.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly hot.
  • Serve with crackers.

Notes

You can substitute Canadian bacon for the ham.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 259IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dip
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Mexi-Cali Dip

I picked up a copy of Race Day Grub at the antique mall the other day. The book is full of great recipes from the racing circuit. Its written by Angela Skinner, the wife of NASCAR driver Mike Skinner, . Everything from appetizers to mains, from drivers and their wives and crews. The book is absolutely full of great food and was well worth the two or three dollars I paid for it! The first thing we made was this outstanding Mexi-Cali dip from the Harvicks.

Mexi-Cali Dip

Happy Harvick Dip?

Kevin “Happy” Harvick has been a favorite driver of mine for years. Now, this dip is a favorite of mine! Look at all that ooey-gooey cheese! This dip tastes of taco, and cheese, and olives and beans. I tell ya, it’d be great scooped onto a hot dog too!

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Also try my hot country ham dip.

Mexi-Cali Dip

Mexi-Cali Dip

From Race Day Grub
This dip is a favorite of mine! Look at all that ooey-gooey cheese! This dip tastes of taco, and cheese, and olives and beans. I tell ya, it’d be great scooped onto a hot dog too!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 -10
Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Spray a 8″ x 8″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Combine the cream cheese, green chilies, jalapeno (if using) and taco seasoning in a medium bowl.
  • Pour the mixture into the baking dish and spread out evenly using a spatula.
  • Top with the beans, olives, and the cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly hot.
  • Serve with thick chips, such as Frito’s Scoops.

Notes

Stir in some hot sauce before serving for a kicked up version!

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 405IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 272mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dip, southwestern
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