Chipotle Bean Dip is a killer crowd pleasing appetizer that is super quick and easy to make. I mean, you can literally make it and serve it in 5 minutes.
This actually popped into my head because I had an open can of chipotles in adobo sauce and cans of Rotel tomatoes and refried beans. I instantly knew this would be a winner … and it is. Really, all you need to do is mince the chipotles, blend together with the beans and tomatoes, top with cheese, heat and serve. Ta-da!
This probably makes about the right amount for a 9″ x 9″ baking dish. I see this as perfect for game day get togethers and I’m always going to use my smaller glass baking dishes. I have some that are 6 or 8 inch round or oval that are perfect. That way you can have several of these around the room next to baskets of chips. You can also just pop these in the microwave again for just a minute to reheat if you want.
I made this batch, heated up only half and took photos. Then I fried up about 3 strips of bacon, crumbled it into the second half and took more photos (saving some crumbles for topping). It’s great either way.
It’s absolutely not possible to mess this one up – just too easy to make. Also note that except for the cheese, the ingredients are in cans you’d keep in the pantry. Personally, I always have Rotel tomatoes, refried beans and chipotles in adobo sauce. So this is a great dish to take to a party when you have no time to plan ahead or prepare. (And yes, it is very good without the cheese also.)
Hope you like this one!
- 1 10 oz can Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chiles
- 1 15 oz can refried beans
- 3 tbsp minced chipotles in adobo sauce (or to taste)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- optional: 3 strips bacon, fried & crumbled
- Stir together the Rotel tomatoes, refried beans and minced chipotles. Add the bacon if desired. Pour into an 8"x8" or 9"x9" baking dish or several equivalent smaller dishes.
- Microwave for 2-3 minutes or until bubbling.
- Spread the shredded cheese on top and microwave another 1-2 minutes to fully melt.
- For the browned effect on the cheese, place a couple inches under a broiler for a minute or two until lightly browned.
- Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
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