WARM MEXICAN LAYER DIP

Warm Mexican Layer Dip image

Provided by Debbie Reid

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c chopped sweet onion
1 pablano pepper, seeds and veins removed, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and veins removed, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
8 oz fresh mexican chorizo, casing removed
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 c refried beans
1/4 c picante sauce
1 c four cheese mexican blend cheese, shredded
2 scallions, green portion only, chopped

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, pablano pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic, and cook until they begin to soften, approximately 5 minutes. Add chorizo and continue cooking until chorizo is cooked through, approximately 5 minutes. Drain well, set aside.
3. In a 9-inch pie plate, evenly spread out the cream cheese. Top with the refried beans, spreading out to within 1/4-inch of the edge of the cream cheese layer. Top evenly with the picante sauce, reserved chorizo mixture, and the Mexican cheese blend.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 - 20 minutes until heated through and bubbly around the edges. Top with scallions. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!