Jalapeno Black Bean Dip

Date: 2010.02.06 | Category: Cooking | Tags: hors d'oeuvres,snacks

I have been waiting for weeks for tomorrow to arrive–Super Bowl Sunday.  Not because I am a huge football follower, but because the other half is and his team has always been the Indianapolis Colts.  Each week I would sit here wondering if they would continue to win thus further stalling our Sunday open house visits.  Tomorrow is a game changer.  Next Sunday we will be attending every open house from Brooklyn to the Bronx!

I have plenty of football viewing snack recipes on the site.  Search hors d’oevres or snacks and you will find plenty to share tomorrow at your party.  Today’s is a simple and very flavorful bean dip with just enough kick.

Ingredients:

1 16-oz. can black beans, drained and mashed
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
1/3 c. mayo
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. chopped garlic or 1/4 tsp.garlic powder
bag of tortilla chips
bag of pretzel rods
fresh veggies

Preheat oven to 375.  In medium bowl, combine beans, 1/2 c. cheese, mayo, jalapeno, cumin and garlic.  Put into casserole and top with remaining cheese.  Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until heated.  Serve with chips, pretzels and veggies.

I try to have most of the ingredients around the house in case I get unexpected company.  Since I rarely have a spare jalapeno pepper, I change it up with other spices I have around.  Changed the flavor slightly and makes for a great surprise.  Go Colts!

xo–me