Best 7 3 Bean Dip Recipes

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Craving a dip that's creamy, cheesy, and bursting with three-bean goodness? Look no further! This tantalizing 3-Bean Dip is the ultimate appetizer or party snack, sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. With three varieties of beans, a blend of zesty spices, and a velvety smooth texture, it's a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds dancing. Just grab a tortilla chip, pita bread, or veggie stick and dive in for a delightful experience.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll find three irresistible variations of the classic 3-Bean Dip, each with its own unique twist. Whether you prefer a traditional dip, a zesty Mexican-inspired version, or a creamy, cheesy delight, there's a recipe here to satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to savor the incredible flavors of this versatile dip!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST HOMEMADE BEAN DIP RECIPE



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The Best Homemade Bean Dip Recipe - It's easy to make delicious, creamy, scoop-able bean dip right at home! Our restaurant-style bean dip recipe can be made on the stove or using an Instant Pot, with dried or canned beans.

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Appetizer     Dip     Snack

Time 38m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound dried pinto beans
½ large sweet onion, (peeled and cut into wedges)
4-6 cloves garlic (smashed)
1 cup pico de gallo
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • To make on the stovetop, soak the beans in cold water overnight.
  • Then pour off the water and place the soaked beans in a large 6 quart sauce pot. Pour fresh water into the pot, covering the beans by 3-4 inches.
  • Turn the heat to medium. Add the onion, garlic, and salt. Cover and simmer for 2-4 hours. *The older the dried beans are, the longer they will take to cook.
  • You do not have to soak the beans if pressure cooking them. Place them in the Instant Pot, with the onions, garlic, salt, and 5 cups water.
  • Set on Pressure Cook High for 35 minutes. Then preform a Natural Release. Once the steam button has dropped it is safe to open the lid. *If the beans are too firm, pressure cook for 5-10 more minutes, then perform a quick release.
  • Once the beans are very soft, drain off the liquid and reserve for later use.
  • Pour the beans into a large food processor. Add the pico de gallo and 1 cup of reserved liquid. Pulse until mostly smooth. Then add the shredded cheese and pulse a few more times to melt the cheese into the beans. If you like your bean dip to be looser, add another ¼ to ¾ cups of cooking liquid.
  • Top with a fresh scoop of pico de gallo on top, and serve with tortilla chips or veggies.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.25 cup, Calories 108 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 238 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g

LAYERED REFRIED BEAN DIP



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Layered Refried Bean Dip is an easy Mexican dip served cold with tortilla chips. This 3 layer bean dip consists of a layer or refried beans, topped with a sour cream layer and then sprinkled with cheese and toppings. You'll be a star when you bring this to a party.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish     Snack

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

32 ounces refried beans
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 ounce package taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup black olives (optional)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a 13 x 9 inch baking dish, spread refried beans to cover the bottom.
  • Mix together sour cream, mayonnaise and taco mix.
  • Spread sour cream mixture over refried beans.
  • Sprinkle sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, and sliced olives over top the sour cream.
  • Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Lightly press on cheese to press into sour cream.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 739 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY BEAN DIP



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A rich cream bean dip full of flavor! Loads of cheese and a handful of jalapenos take this dip to the next level!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Appetizer

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
16 ounces refried beans (canned)
½ package taco seasoning
4 ounces mild green chiles (diced and drained)
½ cup sour cream
2 green onions (divided)
¼ cup jalapenos (chopped, optional)
3 cups cheddar cheese (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Slice green onions dividing the white and green portions. Set the green part aside.
  • Combine cream cheese, refried beans, taco seasoning and sour cream with a hand mixer on until fluffy.
  • Add the whites of the onions, jalapenos, chiles and 2 cups of cheddar cheese.
  • Spread into a 2qt (or 8x8) baking dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bake 20-25 minutes or hot and cheese is melted.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 627 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROUND 2 RECIPE - THREE LAYER BEAN DIP



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 pita pockets, each cut into 8 wedges
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
Zest of 1/2 a lemon
One 15-ounce can red beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons dressing, reserved from Grilled Sausage with Tuscan Beans, recipe follows
Salt and fresh ground pepper
1 cup Tuscan Beans, reserved from Grilled Sausage with Tuscan Beans, recipe follows
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1 pound hot Italian sausage or one 6-count package
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed well
One 15-ounce can red beans, drained and rinsed well
2 tablespoons torn fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pita wedges on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until crispy, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and lemon zest and mix until smooth. Spread the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of a medium dip bowl. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the red beans, reserved dressing and a generous pinch of salt and pepper, and puree until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, then add a few tablespoons of water to thin. Spread the bean puree over the cream cheese mixture. Combine the reserved Tuscan Beans with the red onions and spoon on top of the pureed beans. Serve with toasted pita chips on the side.
  • Preheat a grill over medium heat. Place the sausages on the grill and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, turning every 4 to 5 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, reserved juice from the can of tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the dressing for the Round 2 Recipe Three Layer Bean Dip. Add the beans diced tomatoes, basil and toss to coat. Reserve 1 cup of the bean mixture for the Round 2 Recipe Three Layer Bean Dip. Serve the remaining beans with the grilled sausage.

SUNNY'S 1, 2, 3 SPICY BEAN DIP



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Two 15-ounce cans black beans, one rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chile garlic sauce, plus additional for garnish (I like sambal oelek)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling
Nut crackers (I like Blue Diamond Nut Thins), pita chips or any other dippable snacks

Steps:

  • Combine drained and rinsed beans, undrained beans, yogurt, chile garlic sauce, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth while drizzling in a bit of olive oil to help the process along and to get the desired thickness.
  • Pour the dip into a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a dollop of chile sauce in the center. Serve with nut crackers, pita chips or any dippables.

3 BEAN DIP



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This dip is yummy and so versatile. You like heat? Add a jalapeño. You like black olives? Throw some on the top! Feel free to add whatever you like. It's also such a thick bean dip, it seems to feed a lot at a party.

Provided by Kelli Thomas

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can(s) refried beans
1 can(s) black beans
1 can(s) garbanzo beans
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 c sour cream
1/2 c finely diced red onion
1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c diced tomatoes
1/2 c sliced green onion
1/2 c diced green bell pepper
black pepper
1 1/2 c salsa

Steps:

  • 1. Spread the refried beans into the bottom of a 9 x 13 cake pan. Layer the garbanzo beans next.
  • 2. Sprinkle the chili powder and cumin on top. Next, layer the black beans, then the red onion and bell pepper.
  • 3. Layer the sour cream next. Add the salsa on top of that. Next, layer the cheddar cheese. Sprinkle some black pepper on top of the cheese.
  • 4. Sprinkle the diced tomatoes and green onion on top. Serve with tortilla chips or Fritos.

SASSY & SPICY THREE BEAN DIP



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This is my first recipe post! I came up with it when I was trying to duplicate my favorite spicy bean dip that is no longer sold at my grocery store. Everyone LOVES this dip and I am asked to make all the time. The only complaint is that there is never enough! It is pretty easy to make as you just throw all the ingredients into a food processor. It can be used as a filling for burritos, tacos or tostadas as well. I sometimes add half a can (15 oz)of Vegitarian Medium Chili to the food processor as well (for the texture of the TVP). Adjust the heat to your liking. Hope you enjoy! Adios!

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Black Beans

Time 22m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (15 ounce) can black beans (Drained and Rinsed)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (Drained and Rinsed)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (Drained and Rinsed)
2 ounces tomato paste
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves
1/2 large yellow onion
1/2 cup diced red peppers (or both) or 1/2 cup green pepper (or both)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 diced fresh jalapenos
hot sauce (I only use Dat'l Do-It Hot Sauce, Dat'l Do-It is a tomato rich sauce that is mildly sweet & Hot)
cheese, to garnish

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except Jalapenos into food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Fold in Diced Jalapenos.
  • Taste and adjust hot sauces to pleasant temperature.
  • Garnish with cheese and cilantro leaves.
  • Serve with chips or put inside a burrito or taco or on a tostada.

Tips:

  • Choose the right beans. Use a combination of beans that have different textures and flavors, such as black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
  • Soak the beans overnight. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Cook the beans until they are tender. You can do this in a slow cooker, on the stovetop, or in a pressure cooker.
  • Mash the beans until they reach your desired consistency. You can use a potato masher, a food processor, or a blender.
  • Add your favorite seasonings. Common seasonings for three-bean dip include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Serve the dip with your favorite toppings. Common toppings for three-bean dip include cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

Conclusion:

Three-bean dip is a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a more substantial meal, three-bean dip is a great option.

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