Pasadena Star News/Wednesday, April 28, 2004

Bean and Cheese Casserole Dip

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
12-24 N/A N/A 203 N/A 7gm 284mg 27gm 10gm 21mg


INGREDIENTS:
3 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained, rinsed and drained again 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce or minced jalapeno 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
corn chips, for serving



1 In a food processor, combine 2/3 of beans with cream cheese and 1-1/4 cups Cheddar cheese. Add tomato sauce, hot pepper sauce, cumin, salt and pepper. Process to a smooth puree.
2 Turn puree into a large bowl and stir in remaining whole beans and green chiles. Transfer to a lightly oiled 2-quart casserole and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake in preheated 375-degree oven 30 to 40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve hot from casserole with corn chips.

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