Don't Mess With Texas Bean Dip

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans (16 ounces each) refried beans

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature

  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning 

  • 1 can (4 ounces) fire roasted green chilis 

  • 1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced black olives, drained

  • 2 cups Pico de Gallo, drained 

  • 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded

  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Toppings:

  • Sliced Avocado or Guacamole

  • Sliced lime wedges

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a large bowl add the refried beans, cover and microwave for 30-45 seconds to help soften them up. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning until combined. Stir in green chilis, black olives and 1 cup of Pico de Gallo (reserve 1 cup for later that will go on the top of the bean dip). Stir in pepper jack cheese and transfer bean dip to a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Top evenly with the cheddar cheese. 

3. Bake for 55-60 minutes, transfer to a wire rack to cool. Let cool at least 20 minutes, top with the last cup of Pico de Gallo, avocado slices (or guacamole) and lime wedges. Serve warm.

Notes: For leftovers, makes great bean burritos.