Description

Make a yummy appetizer dip with Cheddar and Mexican cheeses, pinto beans, sour cream and green chili peppers. Serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients

• 30 oz. canned pinto or chili beans or 15 oz. refried beans and 15 oz. pinto/chili beans
• 4 oz. can green chili peppers
• 2 c. Cheddar cheese, grated, divided
• 2 c. Mexican cheese blend, grated, divided
• 1 c. sour cream
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 T. olive or vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 T. hot sauce
• 3/4 t. ground cumin
• kosher salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, minced, optional
• chopped green onions, for garnish
• tortilla chips

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute onions until softened and translucent, 6-8 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic; cook 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.