Bean dip can be served cold, at room temperature, or hot.
[12] Many additional ingredients can be used, including onion, roasted red bell pepper, red and green chili peppers, cilantro, lime, lime juice and lime zest, lemon juice, sour cream, oil, lard, vinegar, water, and spices such as garlic, cumin, coriander, chili powder and cayenne, hot sauce, salt and pepper.
[1][4][16][17] Letting bean dip sit for a while before serving can increase the intermingling of flavors in the dish.
[3] Bean dip can be served cold, at room temperature, or as a hot dish.
[22] Some commercial bean dips are prepared with additional ingredients to add flavor, such as cheese or jalapeño.
[26] Bean dip is also sometimes used as an ingredient in other dishes and foods, such as quesadillas,[1][27] burritos[28] and nachos, among others.