Saturday, February 26, 2011

Spicy Bean and Chipotle Dip


Not all bean dips are the same. Some are mostly beans. Some are not very spicy. Most have little cheese. Until now - spicy, cheesy and beany. How about that !!




INGREDIENTS
4 slices thick bacon or equivalent salt pork, cut to 1/2 inch pieces
1 small white onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 jar ELKI Chipotle Bean Dip (about 11 ounces, 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup Hot Pepper Cheese (4 ounces)
2 tablespoons Garlic Survival Garlic Salsa
1-2 pinches cayenne pepper

METHOD
In a small skillet, brown the chopped bacon until crisp but not thoroughly browned. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon onto paper towels to drain, reserving one tablespoon of the oil. (Discard the rest into the garbage, not down the drain.) Pat the bacon dry and put into a blender or food processor and chop into bacon crumbs. Reserve.

In a medium sauce pan, using 1 tablespoon of the bacon oil and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, bring to heat on medium and add the onion. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes and add the garlic. Continue to saute for another 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and the reserved bacon crumbs, stirring as you add items. Simmer over low heat, continuing to stir, until all the cheese is absorbed and melted. Remove to a serving dish and serve with corn chips, tortilla chips, pita chips.or bread rounds.

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