Cheesy Bacon Black Bean Dip

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:20 minutesTotal Time:30 minutes Servings: 8

A hot and creamy black bean dip with plenty melted cheese and bacon!

· 6 strip bacon (omit for vegetarian)

· 1 small onion, diced

· 2 cloves garlic, chopped

· 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

· 1 teaspoon ground cumin

· 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

· 1/4 cup water (or chicken broth)

· 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

· 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1. Cook the bacon in an oven safe skillet and set aside to cool before crumbling, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.

2. Add the onions and cook in the reserved bacon grease over medium heat, until tender, about 5 minutes.

3. Add garlic, chipotle chili powder, and cumin, and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

4. Add the beans and water and bring to a boil before mashing with a masher or pureeing in a food processor.

5. Return to the pan, add the monterey jack cheese and cook until it has melted into the bean dip.

6. Mix in the bacon, sprinkle on the cheddar cheese, and transfer to the oven to broil until the cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes.