WARM BEAN DIP

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 (16-ounce) cans of refried beans
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 taco Seasoning packet (either mild or hot)
• 1 can (7 ounces) chopped green chiles
• 1/8–1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1 jalapeno thinly sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees f. 
2. Melt the cream cheese in a large skillet over very low heat.  Stir in the refried beans, sour cream, taco seasonings, green chiles, ground cayenne pepper, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; cook until smooth and slightly melted.   Spoon into a 9×13 casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese.
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with tortilla chips.