Restaurant-Style Bean Dip
Restaurant-Style Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 ounces bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, sliced, seeds removed for less heat if desired
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans pinto beans, 15-ounce each, undrained
- 1/2 cup chicken broth, homemade or low sodium
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, for topping
- 1 bag tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until it is crispy and the fat has rendered, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Add the chopped yellow onion and sliced jalapeño to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Stir in the chopped cilantro, salt, and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in both cans of undrained pinto beans and the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded and the mixture has slightly thickened. It will still have distinct pieces of vegetables and beans at this stage.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Carefully transfer the hot bean mixture to a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Be cautious when blending hot liquids; you may need to blend in batches and use a kitchen towel over the lid to prevent splatters.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Pour the blended bean mixture back into the pot. Heat over low heat for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to allow it to thicken further to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve the hot bean dip in a serving dish, topped with the reserved crispy bacon, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with plenty of tortilla chips for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Restaurant-Style Bean Dip
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 ounces bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, sliced, seeds removed for less heat if desired
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans pinto beans, 15-ounce each, undrained
- 1/2 cup chicken broth, homemade or low sodium
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, for topping
- 1 bag tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until it is crispy and the fat has rendered, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Add the chopped yellow onion and sliced jalapeño to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Stir in the chopped cilantro, salt, and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in both cans of undrained pinto beans and the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded and the mixture has slightly thickened. It will still have distinct pieces of vegetables and beans at this stage.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Carefully transfer the hot bean mixture to a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Be cautious when blending hot liquids; you may need to blend in batches and use a kitchen towel over the lid to prevent splatters.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Pour the blended bean mixture back into the pot. Heat over low heat for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to allow it to thicken further to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve the hot bean dip in a serving dish, topped with the reserved crispy bacon, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with plenty of tortilla chips for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min