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Learn how to make Copycat Fritos Bean Dip Recipe at home for a fraction of the cost of store bought. This is the best dip for parties, movie night or Game Day!
I’m pretty sure everyone loves Fritos Bean Dip recipe, but at $3 to $4 a jar it just isn’t really that frugal. My number one motto to save money on many of my favorite dips is to make it myself.
This recipe is a very easy recipe and will please a crowd making it perfect for any game day party or family gathering. Those little jars don’t last long with a crowd so this is such as frugal idea. Try these other easy appetizer dip recipes, Pepperoni Pizza Dip Recipe, Cream Cheese Salsa Dip and Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip.
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Why We Love This Recipe
This dip is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. It is easy, frugal and always a crowd favorite.
Skip the store bought and make this instead. I promise you will not regret it. This dip is simply amazing and super easy to make. Serve with your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
- Refried Beans – You can also make homemade refried beans
- Jalapeno slices – From jarred Jalapenos or use fresh
- Onion Powder – See Best Onion Powder Substitutes if you are out
- Paprika – See Best Paprika Substitute
- Garlic Salt – Check out The Best Garlic Salt Substitute if you are out
- Cayenne Pepper – If you don’t have cayenne pepper, try one of our Best Cayenne Pepper Substitute
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Cheese – Shredded pepper jack cheese is delicious. You can add it in the mixture or sprinkle it on top. Sharp cheddar is another tasty option.You can put in a baking dish with cheese and it would be a great side dish as well.
- Other Spices – Other tasty ideas include adding taco seasoning to the bean mixture. As you can see, the options are endless for this delicious dip.
How to Make Copycat Fritos Bean Dip
- Step 1 – Add all ingredients to a food processor.
- Step 2 – Process the ingredients until smooth (like the picture below).
- Step 3 – Transfer to airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Expert Tips
- Blend Ingredients – If you don’t have a food processor, I highly suggest you get one for your kitchen. I use mine all the time for lots of different recipes. There are several on sale here. You love having this and it will be one kitchen gadget that gets used all the time.
- Chill Dip – After blending the simple ingredients, make sure to allow the dip to chill for about an hour in the fridge. This helps to really blend the ingredients for the best flavor.
- Slow Cooker – If you want to serve this warm and keep it warm, put it in your slow cooker on the warm setting.
Serving Suggestions
Homemade Bean Dip is a delicious appetizer served for all of our game day parties. This tasty dip is delicious served with Fritos but try these other options.
- Crackers
- Raw Veggies
- Tortilla Chips
We have even spread the Frito Lay Bean Dip on Chicken Burritos Recipe with Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa and cheddar cheese. We have even served on Chicken Fajita Quesadillas Recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, bean dip is not just refried beans. It is made with refried beans with a combination of other ingredients.
You can serve this bean dip warm, cold or at room temperature. If you prefer it warm, you can reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days.
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Copycat Fritos Bean Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 15 oz Refried Beans or 1½ cup homemade ones
- 6 Jalapeno slices from jarred Jalapenos
- 2 tsp Jalapeno juice from jarred Jalapenos
- ¼ tsp Sugar
- ¼ tsp Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp Paprika
- 1/8 tsp Garlic Salt
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor.
- Process together until smooth.
- Transfer to air tight container and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Serve with your favorite Fritos and sides.
Yes that works great – It should last up to 3 months in your freezer.
Tastes even better than the canned plus a nice little kick.
Whoo-hoo! Just tried this and it’s very, very good as it is! I will try adding cheese next. Question: I see someone froze some in freezer bags. Does that work out well?
I started making my own bean dip from left over pinto beans and although it was good with just the jal peppers I never thought to add the spices you added. Now I can’t wait to cook up some pinto beans to fix it your way. THANK YOU for the recipe.
Your alternations sound delicious! Thank you so much for sharing!
The only thing I did exactly like the recipe was to use onion powder, which is a must, and smells good; used paprika and cayenne pepper. I used jalapeños fresh from the garden, boiled until soft. I used Mrs. Dash garlic & herbs in place of garlic salt for my low sodium diet. I put my jalapeños and spices in a small blender, adding one boiled, softened, and peeled tomato, sodium free taco seasoning, and Mrs. Dash southwest smoky seasoning. I added the blended mixture to 2 cans of beans, simmered and mashed. Lastly, I added a little bit of mustard, which is a popular addition to northern midwest chilli. This also goes great in a medium to large serving casserole dish with layers of sour cream, green onion, black olives, guacamole and shredded cheese. If you get tired of chips, you can stuff warmed up tortillas.
This dip recipe has exceeded my expectations. Cheaper than what I pay for a container of it and WAY tastier as far as I am concerned.
My days of buying Fritos Bean Dip are over.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
The kids are crazy for bean dip and I think this is better than the store bought ones. I did double the recipe and it’s outstanding.
Working at a store , made lunch costly. This dip with chips was a constant go to. Thank you for sharing your version, made at home and loved homemade version better. Stayed fresher longer. Even made my own retried beans, another new adventure for me. Yummy and easy
The entire recipe serves 6, so 1 serving would be 1/6 of the entire batch.
Looks great. How much is one serving? Thank you
Oh – great to know! Thank you for sharing!
I don’t have a food processor, but an immersion blender gave me great results
A blender works great too. Thank you!
I don’t have a food processor what can I do?
Cooked my own pinto beans (cheap) and added a teaspoon of lard. Bought my chips at Aldi-their frito look (and taste) alike chips are much cheaper!
I made both the homemade refried beans and then the fritos bean dip. Yummy! on both counts. I started out with a 2lb bag of pinto beans and cooked them overnight in the crockpot. After all was done and blended smoothly in my ninja, I put the majority of the refried beans in 5-16oz jars+freezer bags and then in the freezer. I then put the fritos bean dip in a 16oz jar and then in the fridge for later. This was so easy, especially since I already had all the ingredients in the house.
Emme – The leftovers would keep for 3-4 days. Thank you!
How long can you store the leftover for? If there are anywhere!