Every tailgate, potluck, or Friday night game needs a quick, crowd-pleasing dip, and this easy 3-ingredient bean dip for game day has all the tickets! With just three simple ingredients, you can have it hot, bubbly, and ready in minutes. It’s hearty, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to score big with your hungry crew.
At Husker game nights and family get-togethers, you may even want double the recipe!! I love how it looks in my trusty old black cast-iron skillet surrounded by tortilla chips! The next best thing about this dip is the versatility!
I often get a wild idea that I want to make a recipe right now, so I have come up with a game. I've learned to play what I call "pantry roulette." Huh? I look at what I have on hand in the cupboard and fridge and decide if I can pull some switcheroos and still have a good result!
One time I didn't have any Rotel (I usually don't because I was "born to be mild") so, I subbed some mild salsa, and I liked it even better. If you have a "mixed marriage" and one partner likes it hot 😉 , you can always offer some sliced jalapenos on top or hot sauce on the side.
That's the awesome thing about this recipe!
No refried beans? Mash some pinto beans, black beans, navy beans, or even white kidney beans.
No Rotel on the shelf? Use picante sauce, taco sauce, or that half jar of salsa hiding in the fridge.
Out of cheddar? No problem — use whatever cheese you’ve got, even that last dab of shredded four-cheese Mexican blend.
This amazing recipe is the "Changeable Charlie" of snacks and appetizers!
That's it, folks- all you need to make an appetizer that will delight the family and your guests!
Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl: the beans, the Rotel, and half the cheese.
Stir it up and put it in a ten-inch skillet you have lightly greased- I used some bacon drippings because, well, it couldn't hurt the flavor, right? Now sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top to brown and get gorgeous in a 350-degree oven for about 20 minutes.
Pull that gorgeous dip out of the oven and put it on a protected surface surrounded by a sea of tortilla chips (or Fritos, or scoops or your favorite dipper) for dipping, then watch it disappear! Hurry and get a bite or two of this amazing bean dip before your guests devour it!
This bean dip would also be great stuffed inside a burrito or spooned over nachos! For a heartier version, add browned hamburger or chorizo! Yum!
This easy 3-ingredient bean dip for game day proves that simple can still be spectacular. Quick to make, endlessly flexible, and always a crowd favorite — it’s the MVP of every tailgate. Ready for more game day ideas? Try my Ham and Cheese Sliders or Crockpot Meatballs— they’re the perfect sidekick to this dip!
Possibly the world's easient ben dip recipe with only three ingredients and endless possibilities for varaitions!
Feel free to substitute beans, cheese, or sauce to match what you have on hand or what your family likes.
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