Everyone loves this easy cheesy black bean queso dip! Bold black beans and cheesy pepper jack are a match made in dipping heaven. We love it with crunchy tortilla chips and as a base for the most EPIC quesadilla!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Black Bean Queso
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 32servings
Calories 68kcal
Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons
Ingredients
¾cuptomatillo salsa verde
15ozvegetarian refried black beans(1 can)
8ozcream cheese
¼tspcayenne pepper
⅛tspsalt
8ozpepper jack cheese, freshly grated plus a few extra ounces for topping
Take out pepper jack cheese and cream cheese ahead of time and allow to soften.
Next combine your beans and green salsa in a well-seasoned cast iron skillet and bring to medium heat on your stove top, stirring frequently.
Add softened cream cheese, salt, and cayenne pepper, and mix thoroughly.
Once the beans are hot and the cream cheese has fully melted, slowly add freshly grated pepper jack cheese, stirring constantly to incorporate.
Top with extra pepper jack, grated mozzarella cheese, parsley and red pepper flakes, and bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until hot and bubbly!
To make the cheese bubbly and golden, switch your oven to broil on high for just a minute or so [keep an eye on it to prevent burning]
Dig in right away and store leftovers for up to 4 days in a covered bowl. May be reheated in the oven or microwave. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe yields 4 cups of dip, perfect for your next party or potluck!This dip great the first day AND the following day! Feel free to make in advance or squirrel away leftovers for later. It's also amazing as the base for a toasty quesadilla.No cast iron skillet? No problem! You can make the dip in your favorite pot or pan and then transfer the mixture to a baking dish for the final step, basically grab any oven-safe dish that doubles as a serving dish and you're good to go!Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!