Party Starter Layered Dip Recipe

Party Starter Layered Dip Recipe

Yield: 8 servings
Recipe by luhu.jp

Ingredients:
1/2 package: Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese, softened, 4 oz
2 can: Pinto beans or black beans, rinsed, drained and mashed, 15 oz
1 cup: Pace Picante Sauce,
1 tsp: Ground cumin,
1 tsp: Chili powder,
1/2 tsp: Garlic salt,
1 cup: Shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, 4 oz
1/2 cup: Chopped mixed red and green bell peppers,

OPTIONAL GARNISHES
Chopped tomato,
Sliced ripe olives,
Chopped cilantro,
Chopped avocado,

Directions:

Made in minutes in the microwave, this creamy bean dip boasts big,
bold, crowd-pleasing flavors and serape-bright colors - just right
for a party.

Place cream cheese in 1 1/2 to 2 quart microwaveable bowl; microwave
at HIGH 30-45 seconds or until softened. Add mashed beans, 1/2 of the
Pace Picante Sauce, cumin, chili powder and garlic salt; mix well.
Spread into 9" pie plate or shallow microwaveable bowl. Top evenly
with remaining 1/2 cup Pace Picante Sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of
the cheese and bell peppers. Cover loosely with wax paper. Microwave
4-5 minutes or until hot, turning plate 1/4 turn after 2 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and garnish as desired. Serve warm
with chips or vegetable dippers. Makes 6-8 servings.
Submitted By RICH HARPER On 06-19-95


Source from luhu.jp