Val'S Bean Dip

Directions

1. 1
   Cook up all of the bacon and drain, reserve 1/8 cup the drippings in a large pan.
2. 2
   Add to the drippings in the following order:
3. 3
   Garlic powder and 1/3 of the green onions, saute for about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add can of refried beans and picante sauce and stir until thoroughly mixed.
5. 5
   Bring to a slow bubble and add a small handful of each kind of cheese and about 1/3 of the bacon (crumbled).
6. 6
   Cook and stir until the cheese is melted.
7. 7
   Once cheese has melted, transfer to an oven-safe casserole dish.
8. 8
   Layer the top of the dip in the following order:
9. 9
   3/4 of remaining cheeses, green onions, bacon (crumbled) and remaining cheese.
10. 10
    Bake at 350° until cheese melts and sides are bubbling.
11. 11
    Serve with tortilla chips.