Spicy Bacon Bean Dip

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans with jalapeno
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 lb monterey jack pepper cheese, grated
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped fine
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 in a skillet, brown the bacon until crisp but not burnt. remove to a plate with some paper towels. cool slightly and then crumble into small bits.
• 2 in a medium saucepan, over low heat, sauté onions until clear. add garlic and cook until lightly golden. do not allow the garlic to brown.
• 3 add bacon bits and the remaining ingredients. cook over low heat until the cheese has melted.
• 4 serve warm with tortilla chips or toasted pita wedges and a side of salsa.