Beefy Beany Cheesy Dip

This is a really hearty dip that's perfect for football watching parties. You can prepare this one day ahead and sprinkle with the cheese right before baking. Adapted from Paula Deen.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12-15

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (4 1/2ounce) can  chopped green chilies
• 1  cup sour cream
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) package  shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package  shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, combine ground chuck and onion; cook over medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbled. Drain well.
3. Stir in cream cheese, beans and chiles. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until combined. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in sour cream, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper jack cheese and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
5. Spoon mixture into prepared dish; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
6. Bake 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
7. Serve with corn chips.