HOT WHITE BEAN DIP
1 15 oz can white beans, rinsed and drained or 2 cups of white beans cooked from scratch.
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, slightly drained or 2 cups of finely diced fresh tomatoes
1 T. chili powder substitute (see recipe below)
1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 t. salt to taste
2 c. n-Cheese Sauce (see recipe above)
Toppings:
fresh cilantro
sliced black olives
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine white beans, tomatoes, peppers, seasonings and 1/2 cup of cheese sauce in a large bowl. Mash the beans lightly. Pour bean mixture into a 8x8 baking dish. Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese and place in oven.
Bake for about 20-25 minutes until dip is bubbly and cheese has melted. After removing the dip from the oven, top it with fresh cilantro, and sliced black olives.