Warm Cheesy Bean Dip
Warm Cheesy Bean Dip might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 10. One portion of this dish contains about 15g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 415 calories. If you have pinto beans, sharp cheddar cheese, kosher salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Super Bowl. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Heat the oven to broil and arrange a rack in the upper third.
Place a strainer over a large bowl and drain the beans. Measure 1 1/4 cups of the bean liquid; set the liquid and beans aside. (If you don’t have enough bean liquid, add water as needed.)
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the onion, garlic, measured salt, and cumin and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the beans, stir to combine, and mash with the back of a spoon or a potato masher until coarsely mashed.Cook, stirring constantly, until the bean starches coat the bottom of the pan and turn golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes.
Add the reserved bean liquid and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan, until combined and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
Add 2 cups of the cheese, the jalapeños, and the hot sauce and stir until combined and the cheese has melted. Taste and season with salt as needed.
Transfer to an 8-by-8-inch baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese over the top in an even layer. Broil until the cheese has melted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve with tortilla chips.