MEXICALI BEAN AND BACON DIP 
3 slices bacon, diced
1 8 oz. can pinto beans, drained
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/3 cup tomato salsa
chopped green onions, for garnish

Place bacon in 1 1/2 qt. Microwave-safe casserole. Cover with paper towels and microwave on high 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp; stirring halfway through cooking time. Drain off and discard bacon fat. Add beans to bacon; mash with fork and stir well to combine. Cover with wax paper and microwave on high 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once, until hot. Stir in sour cream, cheddar cheese, 1/4 chopped green onion and garlic powder.

Cover with wax paper and microwave on high 1 or 2 minutes longer or until heated through and bubbly. Top with salsa and garnish with extra chopped green onions. Serve hot with tortilla chips.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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