Don't Mess with Texas Bean Dip

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans refried beans (16 ounces each)

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature

  • 1 packet taco seasoning (1 ounce)

  • 1 can fire roasted diced green chilis (4 ounces)

  • 1 can sliced black olives (2.25 ounces), drained

  • 2 cups Pico de Gallo, drained 

  • 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings:

  • Sliced avocado or guacamole

  • Sliced lime wedges

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Using a large microwavable bowl, add the refried beans, cover and microwave for 30-45 seconds to help soften them up. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning until combined. Stir in green chilis, black olives and 1 cup of Pico de Gallo (reserve 1 cup for later that will go on the top of the bean dip). Stir in pepper jack cheese and transfer bean dip to a 9-inch x 13-inch baking pan. Top evenly with the cheddar cheese. 

3. Bake for 55-60 minutes, transfer to a wire rack to cool. Let cool for 20 minutes. Top with the last cup of Pico de Gallo, avocado slices (or guacamole) and lime wedges. Serve warm.

Notes: For leftovers, makes great bean burritos.