Creamy Bean Dip Recipes

CREAMY BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Mix cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth.
• Add all remaining ingredients except cheese.
• Now add half of the cheese and mix.
• Pour into dish or pie plate.
• Top with cheese.
• Bake for about 15 minutes.

LIGHTER CREAMY WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Combine the cottage cheese, vinegar, thyme, beans, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Chill 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with the paprika and garnish with chives.

CREAMY WHITE BEAN DIP WITH CHARRED PEPPERS

Steps:

• To make the bean dip: Combine the beans, lemon rind, garlic cloves, chiles and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a 3- to 4-quart pot and add enough water to cover the beans by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beans are very tender. Discard the lemon rind and chile pepper and drain.
• Combine the beans, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor. Season with a couple pinches of kosher salt and black pepper. Puree until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. While the motor is running, drizzle in the olive oil. Adjust the seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper, as needed. Reserve in the refrigerator.
• To serve, schmear some white bean dip on a plate. Pile on the Charred Baby Bell Peppers, squeeze on some of the charred lemon and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Season with black pepper and garnish with a sprinkle of flakey salt.
• Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add the olive oil and swirl it around to coat. When the oil is hot and shimmery, add the peppers and cook, tossing occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes. Place the lemon cut-side down in the skillet and char simultaneously until deeply browned.

CREAMY BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Combine the black beans, balsamic vinegar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, salt, onion powder, and chili powder in a food processor; pulse until creamy. Serve at room temperature.

CREAMY PINTO BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and cook until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add beans, garlic, and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened and warmed through, 4-5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
• Pulse bean mixture, vinegar, oregano, 3/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor, adding water by the tablespoonful if needed, until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Do Ahead
• Bean dip can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill.

CREAMY BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, cover and process cream cheese until smooth.
• Add half the beans. Cover and process until blended.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in cheese, onions, cumin, cayenne, and remaining beans.
• Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Just before serving, garnish with the cheese, tomato, and onion.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

CREAMY WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Puree first 5 ingredients in processor until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer dip to small bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Mix mint, dill, and lemon peel in small dish; sprinkle over dip.

CREAMY BEAN DIP WITH CANNED BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, Cheddar cheese, black beans, 1/4 teaspoon parsley, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper flakes, and pepper in a bowl; gently fold together so black beans aren't crushed. Sprinkle with more parsley, if desired.
• Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Keep chilled while serving.

CREAMY BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, cover and process cream cheese until smooth. Add half of the beans; cover and pulse until blended. Transfer to a bowl; stir in the cheese, onions, cumin, cayenne and remaining beans. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Just before serving, garnish with cheese, tomato and onion. Serve with tortilla chips.