Quick and Easy Mexican Bean Dip

Mexican Appetizer Recipes

1 15.5oz. can refried beans 3/4 c. salsa 1/2 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. chili powder 2 tsp. epazote 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. Tobasco sauce 1-2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

A quick Mexican appetizer - and so easy! Note: On epazote – this is also known as "Mexican bean spice" and is something of Nature's Bean-o. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine refried beans and your favorite salsa. Add the spices &n dash; cumin, chili powder, epazote, cayenne, and Tobasco – and mix thoroughly. Spray a pie-plate with nonstick spray and spoon the bean dip mixture into the pie plate. Top with the shredded cheddar cheese. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, until cheese is nice and melty. Variations Try adding a can of chili beans or black beans. Or mix it up with a new kind of salsa.

Submitted by Gretchen Grant
Contributed on: Tuesday June 19th, 2007 and modified on Monday June 25th, 2007