Black Bean Dip

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mission®. All opinions are entirely my own.

This creamy black bean dip recipe has just the right amount of flavor and seasonings, and it’s perfect for any menu, and it's so easy to make!

The holidays are here, my friends, and you know what that means for us – PARTIES! We love throwing parties here. Patty and I always enjoy the company of our friends and family, and we love cooking up great food for them. I’ve recently perfected my new Black Bean Dip recipe, and I know it’s going to be a hit.

Lucky for me (and my friends!), I’m serving it up with Mission® Strips Tortilla Chips. Talk about party fun!

You guys have to make this one. ASAP. Throw a party just so you can serve it. It’s thick and creamy and just the right amount of spicy, though it is super easy to customize to your own personal seasoning preferences.

I’m serving it up with Mission® Strips Tortilla Chips because they’re just the perfect thing for this dip; nice and crunchy, made with only 4 ingredients, including sea salt. You gotta have salty chips for this. FLAVOR!

Let’s talk about how we make the dip, shall we?

Black Bean Dip Ingredients

• Mission® Strips Tortilla Chips. One bag.
• Jalapeño Pepper. One.
• Black Beans. Drained, 12 ounce can.
• Mexican Crema. ½ cup. Or sour cream.
• Garlic Cloves. 2.
• Lime Juice. 2 tablespoons, the juice from 1 small lime.
• Cilantro. Chopped, ½ cup.
• Cayenne. 1 teaspoon.
• Paprika. 1 teaspoon.
• Cumin. ½ teaspoon.
• Salt and Pepper. To taste.

How to Make Black Bean Dip – the Recipe Method

Gather up your ingredients first. You’ll need a can of black beans, 1 jalapeño pepper that we’re going to roast, some Mexican crema or sour cream, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, cayenne and paprika, and a bit of salt and pepper.

Roast the jalapeño pepper over an open flame, flipping here and there until the skin chars and blackens. It will start to do so in about 2-3 minutes.

Alternatively, you can roast the jalapeño in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes or so, until the skins blackens and bubbles up.

Flip the jalapeño and blacken both sides. Add the jalapeño to a paper bag or plastic baggie and seal. Let it steam in the baggie for about 5 minutes to loosen the skin. You can also wrap it in a paper towel.

Remove the jalapeño and peel off the skin. A towel will help, or you can use a fork. Discard the skin. Learn more about how to roast chili peppers here.

Spread the Black Bean Dip into a serving bowl and top it with chopped green herbs, crumbly white cheese and spicy chili flakes, if desired.

BOOM! DONE!

Super easy, right? The roasted jalapeño pepper makes this particular Black Bean Dip recipe a standout from others because of that wonderful roasted pepper flavor.

Taming and Adjusting the Heat Factor

If you’re concerned the dip might be too hot, you have a couple options. First, core out the roasted jalapeño pepper, as most of the heat resides in the whitish innards. Second, use a poblano pepper instead of the jalapeño. The flavor will be slightly different, but I LOVE this dip with either pepper.

Or hey, use both!

It’s all about the party crowd-pleasing factor, to be honest. I actually like to make a few different versions of this recipe for our gatherings, one with roasted poblano for the low to no-heat crowd, one with roasted jalapeño for the spicy food lovers, and sometimes one with extra jalapeño and a habanero or 2 for the crazy ones.

Like me!

You know who they are! Come on, my friends! It’s time to spice up the holidays!

I know this black bean dip will be the hit of the party. Don’t forget the Mission Strips Tortilla Chips!

Storage & Leftovers

Storing your Black Bean Dip in an airtight container in the fridge may allow you to store the leftovers for up to 3-4 days. To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate it promptly.

Try Out Some of My Other Popular Recipes

• Bacon Jalapeno Popper Dip
• Creamy-Crunchy Jalapeno Popper Dip
• Mexican Corn Dip
• Southwest Style Cheese Dip
• Easy Cheesy Chipotle Bean Dip
• One-Pan Hatch Chili Cheese Dip
• Queso Fundido
• Zesty Layered Taco Dip
• Zesty Sour Cream Dip
• Creamy White Bean Dip with Harissa
• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
• Black Bean Soup

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