A recipe for a 5 Layer Bean Dip is great to have on hand for potlucks and get-togethers. It’s easy and tasty and everyone will love it.
Jump to RecipeOur favorite Tex-Mex restaurant in our area has an appetizer called “Cinco Robles”. It’s their version of a 5 layer bean dip and it’s amazing. It’s my favorite appetizer and I get it every time we are there. So, of course, I had to figure out how to make it at home.
I was trying to figure out the name of the dish, and google translate failed me. When I searched, it came up with a translation of “five oaks” which doesn’t make sense.
CINCO ROBLES
“It’s our 5 layer dip!” Refried beans, queso, seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar and jack cheese, and sour cream
https://www.iguanajoes.menu/menu/#appetizers
Of course, there aren’t any amounts listed on the menu. We have tried this recipe a few times and finally got a recipe that works. Originally, it was too much beef. Then we had too much queso. I started with the base of my regular Taco Dip and then made adjustments from that.
Even the first “fail” was still delicious, just not quite right. We brought it to our Dinner Club get-together in February this year and it was a huge hit. But we still needed to make some tweaks before it was ready to share. Now, I’ve made it multiple times with this recipe and haven’t had to make changes.
This 5 layer dip recipe is perfect for so many occasions. It makes a great appetizer for a potluck meal, it can be served as a game day snack, or just because you want a delicious dip with layers of refried beans, cheese, and all of the TexMex flavors.
Recipe Options
As with all recipes, you have options to make this your own. Most of those are traditional foods found in TexMex cuisine. Try adding some black olives, red onion, black beans, green chilies, taco sauce, or hot sauce for added flavor. You could also top it with some green onions, a layer of sour cream, or pico de gallo. A final adjustment you could try is adding pepper jack cheese if you like it with a kick.
5 Layer Bean Dip Step by Step
Ingredients
- 16 oz refried beans
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 cup salsa con queso
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Tortilla chips
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350F. In a small saucepan, heat the refried beans over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring often.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat with the onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper then drain.
Place the refried beans in the bottom of an 8×8 baking dish to make your first layer.
Top the refried beans with the queso.
The next layer is the ground beef. Spread that out over the queso.
Spread the cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses on top of the ground beef.
Bake for about 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Place the sour cream in a dollop on the center of the dish and serve warm with tortilla chips. You can also garnish with sliced jalapeno peppers for more of a kick.
5 Layer Bean Dip Leftovers
Storage: Cover the dish with any leftovers and refrigerate it. If your dish didn’t come with a cover, you can use saran wrap to seal it.
Reheating: If you are reheating the entire dish, you can do this in the oven again. For a smaller amount, you can reheat it in the microwave.
Recipe
Originally Published On: December 11, 2020
Updated On: June 9, 2023
5 Layer Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 16 oz refried beans
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 cup salsa con queso
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Tortilla chips
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F
- In a small saucepan, heat the refried beans over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring often
- Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, brown the ground beef with onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper then drain
- Place the refried beans in the bottom of an 8×8 baking dish
- Top the refried beans with the queso
- Layer the ground beef over the queso
- Spread the cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses on top of the ground beef
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted
- Place the sour cream in a dollop on the center of the dish and serve warm with tortilla chips
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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More TexMex Recipes to try
- Chili Nacho Dip
- Bean and Cheese Tostadas
- Taco Pizza
- 5 Layer Bean Dip
- Frito Pies or Walking Tacos
- Taco Tostadas
- Chicken Enchiladas
- Pico de Gallo Recipe
- Tex-Mex Queso Recipe without Velveeta
- Southwestern Salad with an Avocado Dressing
- Taco-Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Homemade Queso with Real Cheese
- Chicken Enchilada Skillet
- Two Minute Salsa
- Sheet Pan Nachos
- Chicken Flautas with Buttermilk-Avocado Sauce
- Taco-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
- How to Create an Allergy-Friendly Taco Bar
- Chicken Enchilada Suizas Skillet Dinner
- Chipotle Chicken Tacos
- Halloween Quesadillas
- Tortilla-Crusted Chicken
- Taco Dip
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)
Well the Tex Mex lover in me is all over this! I love making stuff like this and this is something my husband would love too!
I love Tex Mex food too. It’s all the cheese 🙂
I haven’t had refried beans in ages. I remember being introduced to it when I first moved to the US. This looks very tasty.
I love refried beans. Those along with cheese make anything better for me 🙂
Ooohhh. This looks so good. I love making dips for parties. I can’t wait to entertain again!
Me, too! We may not be making them for gatherings, but I can eat the entire dish myself if I’m not careful!!
This looks so good! I absolutely love bean dips, no matter how many layers there are. I like to eat it as a meal haha.
Sounds delicious! I’m sure my daughter would love this recipe. She makes a lot of dips and she likes 5 layer dip, and this would be a nice change.
this is a perfect recipe for football season. love all the cheesy goodness.
Surely it is a dish that goes well with the autumn period we are in, it’s time for the meals to become more substantial!
Oh my goodness this looks so tasty! The perfect comfort food for sharing.
I tried this one once but I failed lol. It was worth the try tho
Cooking is one of the hobbies I picked up since the pandemic forced us to stay home. And I love to discover new recipes such as this! Thanks for sharing
Looking at the pictures makes me hungry haha. It looks so good with that cheese.
Ok thank you for making me drool all over my keyboard! This is my favorite dip!!
I love how that dip looks! We love nachos when we watch movies or when we are relaxing on weekends. We do love to try different dips for our chips.
Okay now that’s what I called real dip! This could instantly elevate our typical taco and snack night! I imagine having this during movie marathon.. then i would pair it with soda or beer … yummy ♥
thank you for sharing us this awesome dip recipe
I love this 5 Layer Bean Dip. Seems like a great way to enjoy my nachos. Hope I can make one soon.
I made this today by cutting up my own cheese and stirring consistently, but it came out very grainy :/
Sometimes that can be based on the refried beans. I have noticed some brands are smoother than other. Personally, I only purchase Old El Paso brand for this reason.