Warm Bean Dip

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. 2
   Drain excess juice from the tomatoes using a strainer.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, combine refried beans, drained tomatoes, taco seasoning and half of the cheese.
4. 4
   Spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick spray.
5. 5
   Pour combined ingredients into the dish and spread around evenly.
6. 6
   Bake for 2025 minutes until thoroughly heated through.
7. 7
   Add remaining cheese on top of the dip and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
8. 8
   Serve warm with your favorite tortilla chips.
9. 9
   Cooks note: This is the basic recipe but you can definitely turn up the heat and flair with this.
10. 10
    Use a can of tomatoes with diced green chiles to turn up the heat or try using Pepper Jack cheese.
11. 11
    Also, try spreading an 8-ounce block of softened cream cheese on the bottom of the dish first before spreading the bean dip on top.
12. 12
    Throw in a small can of diced olives and you have a warm dip that is similar to a 7-layer dip.
13. 13
    This dip still tastes good when it has cooled.
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    (Recipe adapted from Paula Deen Magazine .)