Refried bean flag dip is a delicious way to start the festivities and all your family and friends will love not only the taste but how creative it looks.
This tasty bean and ground beef flavored with a Mexican flair dip is so delicious and easy to make, it goes quickly at any party, and I always make a double batch.
You can make this dip low-fat with all reduced-calorie ingredients like sour cream, and refried beans and omit the meat all vegetarian style plus you can even substitute ground turkey if you prefer.
Set up a serving bar for your guests and let them enjoy several toppings just like would build a salad with our suggestions below.
Using chopped fresh vegetables tastes great with this hot dip!
This dip is also great for making filled tortillas if you happen to have leftovers.
If you would like a printable copy just scroll to the bottom, hit print to avoid any ads, and this easy recipe can be made in minutes for a delicious bean dip flag theme or regular style!
How To Make Refried Bean Patriotic Flag Dip
- fry up some ground beef with spices added
- drain the fat off
- add this to a deep baking casserole dish
- top with sour cream
- add shredded cheese
- decorate with olive-sliced and grape-shaped tomatoes
- this bean dip can be made layered without the olives and tomatoes for any party theme
Shopping List for Refried Bean Dip (scroll and hit print at the bottom for exact measurements)
- ground beef
- chili powder
- cumin
- garlic powder
- salt, and pepper to taste
- refried beans full fat or fat-free
- shredded cheddar or Mexican blends of shredded cheese
- sliced grape tomatoes
- sliced olives (kalamata are usually bluer for the theme) \
- sour cream or more full-fat or fat-free
- optional: chopped green chilies
Other Suggestions for Making Refried Bean Dip
- make this for any party and add shredded lettuce tomatoes, green chiles, and sliced olives after the cheese melts
- use a package of taco or chili seasoning when sauteing the ground beef instead of your own spices
- add sliced onions and chilies to the ground beef
- use fat-free sour cream and/or fat-free refried beans for fewer calories
- any shredded good melting cheese can be used on top
- when making the flag always get grape tomatoes as they are shaped easier to make the theme
- substitute ground turkey or chopped rotisserie chicken for the ground beef
Serving Bar Ideas for Refried Bean Dip(use the filling without making a flag style and party dip)
- shredded lettuce
- chopped tomatoes
- diced avocado
- black beans, red beans, chickpeas, or whatever kinds of beans you like
- Queso Blanco warmed
- jalapeno peppers or any kind of chopped peppers
- black sliced olives
- shredded cheeses or any kind
- sour cream
- guacamole
- taco sauce
- tortilla chips, flour or corn tortilla, lime tortilla chips, tortilla bowls, crackers
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Refried Bean Dip Can be Used in Many Recipes!
This filling can be a great filling for a tortilla, taco bowl, quesadilla, or stuffing a Mexican Lasagna!
I always make a double batch.
This filling is awesome for even making hot pockets!!
Yield: 20
Patriotic Refried Bean Flag Dip
A hot refried bean dip is great for any party theme today we made a Patriotic holiday flag.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt, and pepper to taste
- 1 can refried beans full fat or fat-free
- Garnish for the top
- shredded cheddar or Mexican blends of shredded cheese
- sliced grape tomatoes
- sliced olives (kalamata are usually bluer for the theme)
- 1 cup of sour cream or more full-fat or fat-free
- Note: substitute a package of taco seasoning for all the listed seasoning ingredients above
- optional: cayenne pepper for heat added to the refried beans
- Serving Ideas: tortilla chips, vegetables, sticks, or crackers
Instructions
- In a large fry pan saute the ground beef with the seasonings.
- You can add cayenne pepper if you like it hot and spicy.
- Brown the meat then add the refried beans and stir till well-blended folding into the cooked meat.
- Pour into a rectangular glass dish 9 x9 or pie plate ( if you want thinner layers of dip use a large baking casserole).
- Spread sour cream over the top, and sprinkle one 2 cups or more of shredded cheese.
- Arrange the sliced olives in the top left-hand corner (as a flag looks) and the sliced tomatoes in rows for the stars and striped effect.
- When ready to serve, microwave for around 1 minute or bake at 400 degrees for around 10 minutes ( or broil the top on high for just 1 minute) just until the cheese is melted
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Note: The dip is best served warm.
- Use leftovers for tortilla wraps, a taco filling, Mexican Lasagna, or for topping Mexican salad bowls.
Notes
Serving Bar Ideas for Refried Bean Dip(use the filling without making a flag style and party dip)
- shredded lettuce
- chopped tomatoes
- diced avocado or guacamole
- black beans, red beans, chickpeas, or whatever kinds of beans you like
- Queso Blanco warmed
- jalapeno peppers or any kind of chopped peppers
- black sliced olives
- shredded cheeses or any kind
- sour cream
- fresh corn off the husks
- taco sauce
- tortilla chips, flour or corn tortilla, lime tortilla chips, tortilla bowls, crackers
Other Suggestions for Making Refried Bean Dip
- make this for any party and add shredded lettuce tomatoes, green chiles, and sliced olives after the cheese melts
- use a package of taco or chili seasoning when sauteing the ground beef instead of your own spices
- add sliced onions and chilies to the ground beef
- use fat-free sour cream and/or fat-free refried beans for fewer calories
- any shredded good melting cheese can be used on top
- when making the flag always get grape tomatoes as they are shaped easier to make the theme
- substitute ground turkey or chopped rotisserie chicken for the ground beef
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