BLACK BEAN GORGONZOLA DIP

Black Bean Gorgonzola Dip image

Provided by dawnie2u

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons bacon fat or 2 tablespoons lard
28 ounces canned black beans, with liquid
4 1/2 ounces gorgonzola (or blue cheese)
4 ounces cream cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (to taste)
Tabasco sauce, to taste

Steps:

Heat bacon fat in a frying pan, and add black beans.
Simmer until beans are soft, about 10 minutes, and smash some until you get a thickened consistency.
Add cream cheese and gorgonzola cheese and mix until well blended and cheeses are melted.
Add the garlic cloves and Tabasco sauce or Louisiana hot sauce to taste.
Refrigerate. When ready to serve heat in a 350 degree oven or nuke until hot and bubbly.
Add sliced green onions and cilantro and serve immediately.
Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.4, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 866.5, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 14.3