I confess to a longtime addiction to Frito-Lays’ bean dip–“regular” and spicy versions both, it really doesn’t matter. But I hate paying their price for the stuff, so a while back I found this recipe:
1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
5 slices bottled jalapenos (nacho slices)
1 tablespoon brine, from bottled jalapeno slices
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
The usual instructions for such things: Place ingredients in food processor, etc.
Nice enough, I suppose, but I like what I do to it better even than I like the original Frito-Lays product. I use a can of (San Marcos brand) chipotle-seasoned refried beans (way, way over-priced here), cut the paprika, regular salt (I use bacon-flavored salt instead), the pickled jalapeños and sugar and instead use a ripe (red) jalapeño and a clove (at least :-)) of garlic and no sugar.
Better. And oh, so good! 🙂