Hot Mexican Bean Dip

This is totally addictive! Based on a Jean Pare recipe. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips or Fritos. You could cut down on the chili powder if you wanted to.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1  cup sour cream
• 1 (14 ounce) can  refried beans
• 1  tablespoon  chopped chives
• 1 -2  tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley
• 1  tablespoon  onion flakes (optional)
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups  grated medium cheddar or 1 1⁄2 cups  old cheddar cheese
• 1 1⁄2 cups  grated monterey jack cheese
• 2  tablespoons chili powder

Directions

1. Mix first seven ingredients in a bowl and spread in a 3 quart casserole.
2. Sprinkle with Cheddar, then Monterey Jack.
3. Top with second amount of chili powder.
4. Can chill ahead of time.
5. Bake, uncovered in a 350 oven for 20 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.