Bean Dip -- Fast , Easy and Creamy -- Perfect For Football Games

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: softened cottage cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt provides similar tanginess at a lower cost.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Green bell peppers provide crunch without the heat.

In a medium pot set over medium heat, break up the cream cheese into chunks.

Add the refried beans, salsa, sour cream and taco seasoning and mix together until well incorporated.

Stir occasionally until smooth and heated through, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent the bottom from burning.

Stir in the grated cheese until melted, and then add the parsley.

Garnish with additional parsley, if desired, and serve warm with tortilla chips.

Cooking Techniques

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