Mexican Style Refried Bean Dip

Mexican Style Refried Bean Dip-Joseph Sciascia

 

Dips of all kinds are very popular at any party, but bean dip is so satisfying and creamy when paired with crunchy corn chips.  I bet you can’t eat just one, right? This recipe is perfect for all kinds of parties, if you have a big party, just double or triple the recipe.  Easy recipe with delicious results…no more canned bean dip for you once you taste this Mexican style treat; so pull up a chair to that tail gate party with a beer and enjoy.

Ingredients

¼ cup of chopped onion

2 cloves of chopped garlic

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 15 oz can refried beans

½ cup of salsa

5 slices of pickled jalapenos

2 tablespoons of pickling juice from the bottled jalapenos

1 teaspoon chili powder

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon salt

 

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 6 minutes
2. Put all other ingredients in food processor, add onions and garlic and blend until very smooth
3. Serve right away or chill for two hours and let the flavors meld

Can be served hot or cold with corn or tortilla chips

Yield: approximately 2 1/2 cups