This reworked version of a favorite Mexican party dip has all the beloved taste of the classic, but it uses lower-fat ingredients to advantage. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Taste of Home
Makeover Cheesy Bean Dip
Taste of Home
Makeover Cheesy Bean Dip
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
4 cups
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Tortilla chips and assorted fresh vegetables
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine cheeses; set aside 1 cup for topping. Add the beans, tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning to the remaining cheeses; stir until blended. Transfer mixture to a greased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with reserved cheeses.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly around the edges. Serve warm with chips and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
2 tablespoons: 61 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 lean meat.