Bean and Cheese Dip

With the holidays upon us, it’s always a good idea to have quick snacks on hand just in case unexpected company shows up or you need to take something to a last minute gathering, or you have a houseful of kiddos spending the night with you. Whatever the case may be, this is so yummy and will cure the munchies for sure! What’s better than something hot and cheesy coming out of the oven to dip tortilla chips in?…..Ya, I can’t think of anything either.

4 (15 oz.) cans refried beans
1 (16 oz.) jar salsa
1 (4.5 oz.) can chopped green chiles
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Diced, fresh jalapeños
Tortilla chips

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix together the beans, salsa, and green chiles.

Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and sprinkle the top with the cheese.

Bake until warmed throughout and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Garnish with jalapeños, if desired, and serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Makes 8-12 servings

*I use Taco Bell brand refried beans, Herdez Salsa Casera “hot” for the salsa, and I like to shred my own longhorn style cheese for this.

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