Garlic:
Nothing beats freshly minced garlic, but you can always substitute with 3/4 teaspoon of garlic powder or granulated garlic.
Cheese Options:
If you cannot find queso fresco, you can substitute with mild feta cheese, queso blanco, or even paneer!
Spice Level in Most Amazing Bean Dip:
We love when our dip has just enough heat to add to the flavor, without burning anyone out. Canned green chile peppers can have a medium heat, but it should not be overpowering in this dish by itself. If you want a truly mild dip, look for mild canned green chile peppers and definitely omit that cayenne! If you want a more spicy kick, be sure to use regular canned green chile peppers and include that cayenne. You can even increase the cayenne to your own personal taste preferences.
Is this dip vegetarian?
If you want a vegetarian bean dip, make sure to use vegetarian refried beans. Regular refried beans are cooked in animal lard. If you’re looking to make this completely vegan, opt for your favorite plant-based cheese alternative for the queso fresco. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious appetizer recipes:
Ultimate 7 Layer DipCreamy French Onion DipJalapeno Popper DipBeer Cheese Dip
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