Tex Mex Dip

This fast, easy dip can be served as a main dish or as an appetizer. Depending on the ingredients, it can be mild to medium. This really needs to be served warm, as it has a layer of cheese that gets firm when cool. It reheats well, but is best when fresh. Serve with plain tortilla chips.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 390 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) can vegetarian refried beans
• 1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce
• 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
• ½ pound Muenster cheese, cubed
• ½ pound Monterey Jack cheese, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain well, stir in chili powder and continue cooking 5 minutes.

Step 3

In a 8x8 inch baking dish, spread the refried beans. Layer beans with ground beef and chili powder mixture. Top with layers of onion, green chile peppers, picante sauce, Muenster cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven 35 to 45 minutes, until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Top with sour cream before serving.