Hot Zebra Striped Black Bean Skillet Dip

Submitted by Melanie B.

"Many years ago, my husband and I concocted this recipe (after many tries) because we liked this skillet dip thing at a local chain restaurant. It is great for an appetizer at a dinner party, at a tailgate party...anywhere that you can heat up a skillet - preferably cast iron - but any type will do...and you can tweak to make it as spicy or mild as you prefer."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from can of chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
• 2 bacon, slices crumbled
• 1 roma tomato, seeded and diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, and diced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, freshly chopped
• 1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, roasted
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. Place beans, onion, garlic, sour cream, spices, bacon, bell pepper, and adobo sauce in a food processor (or blender). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Add bean mixture and cook for 3-4 minutes. Once bubbling, remove from heat. Add cheese, tomatoes, and cilantro in strips across the top of the bean mixture on the skillet.
3. Serve with your favorite tortillas or chips.