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Bean Dip Recipe

"This colorful, crowd-pleasing dip is full of flavor," remarks Darnele West of Lancaster, South Carolina. "A cousin made it for a family get-together, and we finished off every bite!"

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Bean Dip Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 20 Servings

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Ingredients

6 bacon strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
2/3 cup picante sauce
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Chopped sweet red or yellow pepper, optional
Minced fresh cilantro, optional
Fresh vegetables or tortilla chips

Directions

In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. In the drippings, saute garlic for 1-2 minutes. Stir in beans, cheese, picante sauce, onions and cumin; mix well. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with peppers and cilantro if desired. Serve with vegetables or chips. Yield: 2-1/2 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 89 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 176 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Party Bean Dip in Quick Cooking January/February 1999, p57