Coon Dip

Directions

1. 1
   Add the soups, salsa, cheese, and cayenne to a cold crock pot (5 quart or larger).
2. 2
   Stir to combine, set on high heat, and cover.
3. 3
   Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
4. 4
   Add the onions and saute for a couple of minutes until they just begin to soften.
5. 5
   Add the garlic and saute for another minute.
6. 6
   Add the hamburger, salt, and pepper and cook until the meat has fully browned.
7. 7
   Drain.
8. 8
   Using a potato masher, mash the hamburger into a fine crumb.
9. 9
   Add the meat mixture to the crock pot and stir.
10. 10
    Heat the dip until the cheese has melted and the mixture is hot about 2 hours.
11. 11
    During cooking, stir the dip every 45 minutes to ensure even heating.
12. 12
    The dip tastes even better when reheated.
13. 13
    In fact, I rarely serve the dip on the same day I make it.
14. 14
    I normally follow the above instructions and heat it for 2 hours, then transfer the dip to a large bowl and refrigerate it overnight.
15. 15
    The next day, I reheat the dip in a crock pot (on high heat) about 2 to 2 1/2 hours before serving stirring every 45 minutes.
16. 16
    Serve with your favorite brand of tortilla chips.