Frijoles Puercos (Chorizo and Cheese Bean Dip)
A bubbling dish of mashed black beans, spicy chorizo and stringy cheese, scooped up with crisp tostadas.
Made with Tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips) and Mexican black beans and Homemade Mexican chorizo. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.03 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- 2
Crumble your ready made Mexican chorizo (see the base recipe) into a large frying pan and cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes until browned and cooked through with no pink.
10 min - 3
Add the oil, onion, garlic and jalapeño and cook for 4 minutes until soft.
4 min - 4
Add your ready made frijoles negros (see the base recipe) and mash well with a potato masher. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring, until thick and spoonable.
8 min - 5
Spoon into an ovenproof dish, cover with the cheese and bake for 12 minutes until bubbling and golden.
12 min - 6
Scatter over the pickled jalapeños and coriander. Serve hot with your ready made tostadas (see the base recipe), snapped into pieces.
Tips
- Cook the chorizo until it releases its red oil, then use that oil to fry the vegetables for extra flavour.
- Mash the beans well so the dip holds on a tostada and does not slide off.
- For a quick finish, place the dish under a hot grill for 5 minutes instead of baking.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 1 to 2 hours and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. Do not freeze with the cheese on top.
Questions
Why are they called frijoles puercos?
Puercos means pigs, a reference to the pork chorizo and rich, messy character of the dish. It is a party favourite in northern Mexico.
Can I use ordinary tortilla chips?
Yes. Choose a plain, thick corn chip for scooping, and check the label if you need gluten free.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Prepare the bean and chorizo mixture a day ahead, then top with cheese and bake just before serving.
More made with tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips)
Chilaquiles con Pastor (Crisp Tortillas in Red Salsa with Pastor Pork)
GFNFTostadas de Ceviche de Pescado con Salsa Macha (Fish Ceviche Tostadas)
GFDFEFChilaquiles Verdes con Pollo Asado (Green Chilaquiles with Grilled Chicken)
GFEFNFTostadas de Camarón con Salsa Roja (Prawn Tostadas)
GFDFEFSee every dish made with tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.