Review: Hot Bean and Cheese Dip

[CHRIST1NE]

Oops, I'm a little late with my post....I made this for Superbowl Sunday and didn't put a dent in it (too much other food I guess). I decided to use the leftovers as a Bean Burrito with shredded lettuce, montaray jack cheese, plum tomatoes, slasa and DH did sour cream. I must say, the dip was okay, but the dip as a burrito was fabulous! I ended up re-arranging my menu for the week to squeeze in one more night of burritos.

Hot Bean-and-Cheese Dip (From the recipe finder)

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and divided
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (16-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16-ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
Cooking spray
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine 1 cup tomatoes and the next 7 ingredients (1 cup tomatoes through chiles). Spoon tomato mixture into a 1-1/2-quart casserole dish coated with cooking spray. Top with cheese. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining tomatoes.

NUTRITIONAL INFO:
calories: 66 carbohydrates: 8.7 g cholesterol: 5 fat: 1.7 g sodium: 309 mg protein: 3.8 g calcium: 56 mg iron: 1 mg fiber: 2 g

YIELD:
Yield: 4-1/2 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup).

[boots]

Hi Christine
I love burritos. I'm going to give these a shot next week, thanks for posting.

[Zinnia]

Christine,
I made burritos out of this like you did and my family absolutely loved them! Thanks for posting this. I added extra hot pepper sauce and a fresh seeded-chopped jalapeno to the bean mixture and it was great. I made it on the stove, put it in warm tortillas with shredded cheese, rolled them up and had various fixin's like you did to serve.
Very good! Thanks, :) Zinnia

[Kathy B]

Christine,

Thanks for the review! I will definitely try these. I have been looking for more meatless main dishes that are similar to things my family is already familiar with. We are not vegetarian, but I would like to serve more meatless meals. I have to pick and choose the recipes I try, though, because I have 2 highly suspicious children! :D I'll bet these will be a hit. Thanks again!

[EmilyK]

I actually made this one for our Super Bowl party as well! The only modification I made to the recipe was using a can of Black Beans instead of the can of Pinto Beans. It went over VERY well with all of the guys, who didn't even suspect it was a healthier dip!!

Emily

[kjboes]

Thanks for the black bean idea! I thought the recipe sounded good, but I'm not a big fan of pinto beans. I'll try this one soon!

[Kathy B]

I made this as burritos (as suggested) for supper last night, and EVERYONE liked them! (That is really saying something at my house!)
They went together quickly after a long day, and all of the ingredients are things I usually have. Thanks for the idea.