Cheesy Black Bean Dip

Submitted by littleturtle

"Quick and easy, colorful and flavorful. A definite crowd-pleaser."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2 1/2 cups
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄3 cup green onion, sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed & mashed
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 1⁄2 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded or 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese
• 2⁄3 cup picante sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 1 tablespoon cilantro (to garnish) or 1 tablespoon parsley, minced (to garnish)

• serve with

• pita chips or vegetables

directions

1. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
2. Remove bacon from pan, crumble, and set aside.
3. If there is more than about 1 tablespoon of grease in the pan, drain off some of the excess.
4. Saute garlic and onions in bacon drippings for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add beans, cheese, picante sauce, oregano, cumin, and cayenne to pan, and mix well.
6. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
7. Stir in bacon.
8. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish if desired and serve with chips or vegetables.

Reviews

[forthefunofit]

This was delicious with blue corn chips and multigrain pita chips and also makes a great bean spread for quesadillas or huevos rancheros. Thanks for posting!