Easy Black Bean Spider Web Dip
A quick and easy black bean dip with a creamy sour cream spider web pattern, perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in just 20 minutes, this comforting and crowd-pleasing recipe is made with simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
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- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup sour cream (for spider web topping)
- Chopped fresh cilantro or green onions (optional garnish)
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork or potato masher until about half are broken down. Add softened cream cheese, ¼ cup sour cream, shredded cheddar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined and creamy.
- Spread the bean mixture evenly into an 8×8 inch baking dish, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 10 minutes, until hot and bubbly around the edges.
- While the dip bakes, prepare the sour cream web: spoon ⅓ cup sour cream into a small zip-top bag. Snip off a tiny corner.
- Remove dip from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Pipe concentric circles of sour cream starting from the center, spaced about 1 inch apart. Use a toothpick or knife tip to drag lines from the center outward through all circles, creating a spider web pattern.
- Garnish with cilantro or green onions if desired. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Notes
Let cream cheese soften for easier blending. Don’t over-mash beans; leave some chunks for texture. Let dip cool 2-3 minutes before adding sour cream web to prevent melting. For a spicier version, add diced green chiles or jalapeño. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of recipe (without
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 10
Keywords: black bean dip, spider web dip, easy appetizer, weeknight dinner, quick recipe, vegetarian, gluten-free