How to Make Dips for a Game Day Watch Party

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Plain yogurt offers similar tanginess with fewer calories

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without fat

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers provide a milder heat and lower cost

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In an oven-safe mixing bowl, combine refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Mix the ingredients until even.

Transfer the mixture to the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

While the dip is baking, chop up fresh green onions for garnish.

Remove the dip from the oven once bubbly.

Transfer some dip to a presentation bowl, add a dollop of sour cream, sprinkle with cheese, and garnish with chopped green onions.

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