By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 15
40 cal · 20 min
Chili Bean Dip
Recipe GLPRd83ef67c270d60
A creamy, savory dip made with mashed pinto beans, sharp cheddar cheese, and warming chili spices. This versatile appetizer is naturally hearty and works beautifully as a vegetarian party dish served with fresh vegetables or crispy tortilla chips.
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Ingredients
1 can (15.5 ounces) low-sodium pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and clean running water before handling food.
Drain and rinse the pinto beans under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer. Transfer the beans to a medium bowl.
Using the back of a fork or a potato masher, press the beans firmly against the sides of the bowl until you reach your desired consistency—leave some texture for a rustic consistency, or mash until nearly smooth for a creamier dip.
Fold in the chopped onion and chili powder, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the mashed beans.
Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully incorporated.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve at room temperature or warm. Accompany with fresh vegetable sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers for dipping.
Comments
Pinto beans, onion, chili powder, and cheddar cheese are all staples at every Charlotte grocer—no special trips needed, and the ingredient list is genuinely cheap, probably $3–4 total for 15 servings. The 20-minute claim is honest if the beans are canned and drained; sautéing onion, warming beans, and melting cheese over low heat takes roughly that long. This is a reliable dip for a crowd or weeknight snack that reheats well in the microwave, though it's admittedly straightforward and not particularly exciting on its own.
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