Bean Dip
"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!"20 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
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.
Nutrition 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.