Cheesy Black Bean Dip

== Description ==
=== Ingredients ===
* 6 slices Bacon
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 (15 ounces) can black beans, drained, rinsed & mashed
* 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
* 1 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese or Monterey jack Cheese, shredded
* 2/3 cup picante sauce
* 1/3 cup green onions, sliced
* 1teaspoon dried oregano
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley, minced (to garnish)
== Directions ==
* In a skillet, cook Bacon over medium heat until crisp.
* Remove Bacon from pan, crumble, and set aside.
* If there is more than about 1 tablespoon of grease in the pan, drain off some of the excess.
* Saute garlic in Bacon drippings for 1–2 minutes.
* Add beans, Cheese, picante sauce, onions, oregano, cumin, and Cayenne to pan, and mix well.
* Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until Cheese is melted.
* Stir in Bacon.
* Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish if desired and serve with chips or vegetables.
=== Other Links ===
== See also ==
Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Black bean Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Cheese Recipes
Category:Cream cheese Recipes
Category:Jack cheese Recipes
Category:Mexican Meat Dishes
Category:Mexican Recipes