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.

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Layered Refried Bean Dip Recipe

Oh baby, I love this easy refried dip. Serve this cold refried bean dip in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. This Mexican dip features three layers.

1st Layer: Refried Beans

2nd Layer: Sour Cream, Mayonnaise, Taco Seasoning Mixture

3rd Layer: Mexican Toppings, like sliced green onions, tomatoes, olives (optional) and shredded cheese

Serve this 3 layer Bean Dip with tortilla chips for the perfect appetizer or snack. In our family, we actually eat this as a stand-alone meals. No judgement, please.

What ingredients do I need for refried bean dip with sour cream?

Refried Beans, regular or low fat
Sour Cream, regular or low fat
Mayonnaise, regular or low fat
Taco Seasoning Mix
Green Onions, sliced
Tomatoes, diced
Olives, sliced (optional)
Shredded Cheese

To make this your own special version of layered bean dip, add avocado, shredded lettuce, taco sauce, jalapenos or any other of your favorite Mexican toppings.

Cold Refried Bean Dip

Is bean dip served hot or cold? This is a question that is asked over and over again. Serve this particular version of refried bean dip cold.

I love eating this during the hot summer months. No need to heat up your kitchen as this layered bean dip can come straight from the refrigerator to the table.

It’s also the perfect party food. Make this your addition to any barn party, pitch in, church potluck or birthday party, and definitely be prepared to share the recipe when asked.

The original recipe comes from a church cook book from the Quailtown Christian Church. I can imagine it was served amongst all the church ladies back in the day.

How to Make 3 Layer Bean Dip

Step By Step Instructions

Layer refried beans in the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
Combine sour cream and mayonnaise; stir in dry taco seasoning mix. Spread over top refried beans.
Sprinkle green onions, diced tomatoes and sliced olives (optional) over top.
Top with shredded cheese. Lightly press into the sour cream layer.
Refrigerate.
Serve with tortilla chips.

For the full recipe and ingredient amounts for Refried Bean Dip with Sour Cream, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Recipe FAQs

Serve this refried bean dip cold.
To make this lower in fat, use fat free refried beans, low fat sour cream and low fat mayonnaise.
Make this 3 layer refried bean dip ahead and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Add sliced black olives, if desired to the toppings.
Substitute in your favorite alternative shredded cheese such as Monterrey Jack or Cheddar Jack for shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
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What to serve with bean dip?

First off, you need to serve something to dip into refried bean dip. Tortilla chips of any variety are the first choice. Trying to be healthy? Dip some fresh vegetables such as carrots, celery or bell pepper slices into the bean dip.

What entrée should you serve with bean dip? I love serving this with any Mexican themed meal such as tacos, burritos, taco pie, taco salad, Cheesy Mexican Chicken or Chicken Ole Casserole.

The perfect ending to a meal that includes Layered Bean Dip would be a drink. My choice is a drink with little kick such as Jalapeno Pineapple Limeade or Jalapeno Cape Codder!

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