Hot Bean And Bacon Dip

Rich, creamy, and packed with smoky flavor, this Hot Bean and Bacon Dip is the ultimate party pleaser.

Combining tender navy beans, crispy bacon, and a hint of lime juice, this addictive dip is sure to vanish at your next gathering.

Ready Time

9 hrs

Yields

9 servings

Ingredients

1 pound dried navy beans, soaked overnight and drained
6 slices of bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup of mayonnaise
1 cup of sour cream
1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon of lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse the soaked navy beans and place them in a large pot or pressure cooker with enough water to cover them.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.

Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, cook the diced bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy.

Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Leave the grease in the skillet.

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked navy beans, cooked bacon, cooked onion and garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Serve the dip warm, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Notes

Make sure to soak those navy beans the night before, otherwise, they won’t be tender enough for the dip.

You can also use a pressure cooker to speed up the cooking time if you’re short on time.

Don’t overcook the bacon, it should be crispy but still chewy, that’s where the magic happens! Leave the grease in the skillet to add extra flavor to the onion and garlic.

Chop the onion and garlic finely so they distribute evenly throughout the dip.

If you’re not a fan of cilantro, feel free to substitute it with parsley or scallions, they’ll work just as well.

This dip is perfect for a party or gathering, it makes about 9 servings, and it’s best served warm, so try to time it just right.

You can make it ahead of time, just refrigerate it until you’re ready to serve and then reheat it in the oven.