4 Mexican dips like no other

Corn chips and tortilla slices – these are all the things you need to get dipping! Mexican dips are incredibly delicious and super easy to make. It’s all about the combinations of spices (which you can find out about here) and blending it to perfection! We’ve chosen our top 4 Mexican dips for you to try out at your next party.

Black Bean Dip

First on the list is a delicious black bean dip. This Mexican dip is perfect with corn chips and fresh salsa – perfect for parties or get-togethers.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ Green Jalapenos, chopped

2 small onions, chopped (1/2 cup)

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 cans black beans, drained, rinsed

1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon salt

Method

1. Place chilies, onions, garlic and beans in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on medium-high speed until almost smooth.

2. Spoon mixture into small bowl. Stir in yogurt, cumin and salt.

3. Cover and refrigerate until chilled and serve as a dip with corn chips.

4. Or to serve hot, heat Mexican dip mixture in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until warmed through. Serve with corn chips.

Our number two dip is hummus with a twist! Hummus is a classic and the great thing about it, is you can always change it up. This is why we love this Mexican version – remember you can make it as spicy as you like by adding more smoked paprika or cayenne pepper.

Ingredients

1 cup chickpeas

1/3 cup Old El Paso™ Green Jalapenos

3 tablespoons tahini

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Smoked paprika to taste

Method

1. In a blender or food processor, mix the chickpeas, Old El Paso jalapeno peppers, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Season with cumin, curry powder, and smoked paprika. Blend the dip until smooth.

This one is for the cheese lovers! We also love adding small chunks of other cheeses like Brie, Camembert or Gouda to this recipe to make it even cheesier! 

Ingredients

250 grams of cheddar

1/4 cup of milk (maybe more if you want it thinner)

1 tablespoon of butter

1/2 jar of Old El Paso™ Green Jalapenos

1 teaspoon of cumin

1 teaspoon of garlic salt

A pinch of cayenne pepper

Method

1. Place cheese, milk, and butter in a saucepan over low heat.
2. Heat until melted - stirring frequently.
3. Stir in the green chilies, cumin, garlic salt, and the cayenne pepper. Remember, it doesn't take much cayenne for a powerful flavour.
4. Add more milk if you want it thinner.
5. Serve immediately with chips, tortillas, and your favorite Mexican dish.

It has bacon, it has booze - this dip is a shoo-in! Make sure you choose your bacon well, it all comes down to the perfect rash!

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 can Old El Paso™ Refried Beans

½ cup salsa

3 green onions, chopped, 1 teaspoon reserved for garnish

1/2 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

2 tablespoons tequila

1/2 teaspoon cumin2

4 slices bacon, cooked crisp, set aside two tablespoons for garnish

1-2 roma tomatoes, diced

1 cup Mexican cheese mix, 1/4 cup reserved

Method

1. Place garlic, Old El Paso refried beans, salsa, green onions, jalapeno, cheese and cumin in a saucepan.
2. Cook over medium to medium high heat until bubbly, about 7 minutes. Stir in half the bacon.
3. Spoon the dip into a serving dish. Sprinkle green onions, cheese, tomatoes and bacon on top for garnish.

These were our top 7 Mexican dips and without tooting our own horn, we think they’re pretty incredible. However, we’re always looking for more ideas so do you have any Mexican dip recipes to share?