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Black Bean Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip cooked and served in an oven proof skillet.
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Black Bean Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

A delicious cheesy creamy Black Bean Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip (Dip de Frijoles Negros). Serve with tortilla chips or toasty baguette.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dip
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 359kcal
Author: Catherine Arena

Ingredients

For Refried Beans

  • 16 oz black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce chopped
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1-2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno (optional) chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • salt to taste

Caramelized Onion, Cheese, Bacon Mixture

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 3 slices cooked bacon chopped
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise

Serve

  • 2-3 stalks scallions chopped
  • tortilla chips or baguette toast slices

Instructions

Refried Black Beans

  • Add a tablespoon of oil to a skillet over medium heat.  Add beans and chopped chipotle pepper and jalapeno if using.  Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cilantro.  Stir and cook for another minute
  • Add about 2 tablespoons of water and stir.  Cook for another to minutes.
  • With a potato masher start to mash black beans to form refried beans.  Once done add salt to taste and stir.  Set aside.

Caramelized Onion, Cheese, Bacon Mixture

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a skillet over medium heat add chopped onions with one tablespoon of butter.  Cook for a few minutes or until onions are golden brown on the edges.
  • In a bowl add the caramelized onions, cooked bacon, sour cream, mayonnaisse and the pepper jack cheese.  Stir and combine ingredients well.
  • Add the refried beans to an oven proof skillet and spread beans.  Top with the caramelized onion cheese bacon mixture and spread across skillet creating an even layer.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  • Top with chopped scallions and serve immediately with tortilla chips or sliced toasty baguette.  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 7.9mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 2.7mg