Black Bean Dip

From the original The Best of Byerly’s cookbook! A quick and tasty layered bean dip made with colorful peppers, crispy bacon and all your favorite Mexican toppings. Pairs well with your favorite crisp Mexican lager.

SERVINGS

10-15

PREP TIME

20 min

COOK TIME

10 min

Ingredients

  • 1
    8-ounce package bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 1
    small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2
    15-ounce cans black beans, drained
  • 1
    tablespoon chili powder
  • 1
    teaspoon red pepper sauce
  • 1
    package L&B Fresh Guacamole (can substitute 1 fresh avocado mashed with lime juice and salt)
  • 1/4
    cup reduced fat sour cream
  • 1/2
    cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2
    cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1/4
    cup thinly sliced green onions, including some tops
  • 4
    ounces Colby Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup)
  • 1
    tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
  • L&B Tortilla Chips, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp; remove from pan and drain, reserving drippings.

  2. 2

    Return 2 teaspoons bacon drippings to skillet; add onion and sauté until tender.

  3. 3

    In medium bowl, mash beans; stir in bacon, onion, chili powder and red pepper sauce.

  4. 4

    Spoon bean mixture into a medium glass casserole dish. Top with guacamole and sour cream.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with bell peppers, green onions, cheese and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.