CREAMY BLACK BEAN DIP

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I made this with regular cream cheese and a sharp cheddar, but I'll post it with the reduced-fat ingredients. My personal preference is to add a little more cayenne pepper for heat, but this is also a great mild dip. Recipe from 2007 Taste of Home Annual Recipes courtesy of Ashley Donovan in Glasgow, Kentucky. Thank you Ashley! Cook time excludes chilling time.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces fat free cream cheese, cubed
15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed (if using canned)
3/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
6 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons fresh tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
baked corn tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a food processor, cover and process cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add half the beans. Cover and process until blended.
  • Transfer to a bowl and stir in cheese, onions, cumin, cayenne, and remaining beans.
  • Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Just before serving, garnish with the cheese, tomato, and onion.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

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