Warm Black-and-Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

Looking for a savory dish to balance all the sweet Halloween treats? This Warm Black-and-Blue Cheese Dip is the answer. Creamy, cheesy, and slightly tangy, it combines black beans and crumbled blue cheese into a bubbling dip that’s perfect for tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks. It comes together quickly, bakes into melty perfection, and brings a bold, savory punch to the table. Rich, hearty, and full of flavor, it’s an easy Halloween appetizer that feels indulgent yet effortless—just the kind of dish your guests will keep coming back for.

Warm Black-and-Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

Warm Black-and-Blue Cheese Dip is a rich and creamy appetizer blending earthy black beans with tangy blue cheese, baked until bubbly and perfect for dipping.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 33 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Cuisine: American

Calories: 220

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Optional: chopped chives or parsley for garnish

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a small baking dish.
2. Mash black beans slightly in a mixing bowl.
3. Add cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, pepper, and half the cheeses. Mix well.
4. Spread mixture evenly in baking dish.
5. Sprinkle remaining cheeses on top.
6. Bake 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
7. Garnish with herbs and serve warm with chips or veggies.

Notes

• Swap black beans for black olives if you prefer a smoother dip.
• For extra Halloween flair, drizzle with hot sauce “bloody streaks.”
• Best served immediately while warm and gooey.