Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Bean Dip


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This creamy ranch bean dip is loaded with cheese and full of flavor—an easy crowd-pleaser made right in your slow cooker.

slow cooker with ranch bean dip in it.

If you’re looking for a dip that’s a little different from the usual, this Ranch Bean Dip hits all the marks. The mix of refried beans, pinto beans, and sour cream creates a rich, creamy base, while ranch seasoning adds that tangy twist everyone loves. It’s perfect for parties, game days, or whenever you want a warm, scoopable dip that keeps guests coming back for more.

What you need

You can keep this stuff on hand so you can make anytime! The full recipe is in the recipe card below the images.

sour cream, pinto beans. refried beans, cheese in front of slow cooker

You’ll need a can of refried beans and a can of drained pinto beans, sour cream, a packet of ranch dressing mix, and sharp cheddar cheese—plus your favorite salsa and tortilla chips for serving. Everything gets mixed and warmed up in the slow cooker until it’s hot, melty, and ready to dig into.

How to Make Ranch Bean Dip

See how I make this dip in three easy steps:

pinto beans, refried beans, sour cream, ranch and cheese in a slow cooker

Step 1: Add the refried beans, pinto beans, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and 1 cup of shredded cheese to your slow cooker. Stir until combined and smooth out the top.

Step 2: Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top.

Step 3: Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2½ hours, or until hot and bubbly. Serve warm with salsa and chips!

finished cooking ranch bean dip with salsa on top.

Cook’s Notes

Make it spicy: Add chopped jalapeños, green chiles, or a pinch of cayenne to bring the heat. Or you can use a Fiesta Ranch packet.

Cheese swap: Try pepper jack or Colby cheese for a different flavor twist.

Serving idea: Serve in the slow cooker on WARM to keep it melty during your party. You will have to stir occasionally.

Prep ahead: You can prep everything the night before, refrigerate the insert, and start cooking a few hours before guests arrive.

close up of ranch bean dip in a slow cooker.

I hope you all have a great weekend!

ranch bean dip in slow cooker

Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Dip

3 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Creamy, cheesy bean dip with ranch seasoning—perfect for parties and served warm with chips and salsa.
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Ingredients 
 

  • 16 oz can refried beans
  • 15.5 oz. can pinto beans,, drained
  • 16 oz. sour cream
  • 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese,, divided
  • 1 oz. packet ranch dressing mix

For Serving

  • 2 cups salsa

Instructions 

  • Add the refried beans, pinto beans, sour cream, 1 cup of the cheese, and the ranch dressing packet to the slow cooker. Stir and flatten out. Clean up the edges with a paper towel for a cleaner look.
  • Sprinkle over the remaining cheese.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until hot and bubbly. Serve with salsa and chips.

Sarah’s Notes

Nutritional values are approximate and do not include the chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1204mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 910IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 346mg | Iron: 1.6mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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2 Comments

  1. Trish says:

    3 stars
    really nothing special about this! Didn’t really taste the ranch flavoring THAT much and it was a very thin ‘dip’.
    Could have baked it in the oven for 30 min or so and achieved the same results.

  2. Judy Riney says:

    That bean dip looked really delicious!