Frijoles salsa (pinto bean dip)

3 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Strips Bacon
1cloveGarlic, Minced
1smallOnion, Chopped
1tablespoonButter
3ouncesSoft Cream Cheese
1tablespoonCanned Green Chiles, Chopped
cupPinto Beans, Cooked, Including
3tablespoonsCooking liquid
¼cupSour cream
¼cupPlain yogurt
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonCumin, ground
1tablespoonToasted pumpkin seeds
2tablespoonsChives, chopped

Directions

Fry the bacon crisp in a small skillet. Drain. Reserve. Combine the minced garlic and the chopped onion in a strainer. Rinse under cool water to remove the bitter liquid. Add the butter to the skillet used to cook the bacon. Saute the onion and garlic in the butter until the onion is soft (about 3 minutes). Remove from the heat. Chop the bacon. Use a food processor to blend the bacon, cheese, chiles, beans, sour cream and yogurt. Add the onion mixture, salt and cumin.

Process only until combined. Adjust the seasonings. Serve garnished with pumpkin seeds and chopped chives.

From: Joel Ehrlich

Submitted By JIM WELLER On 07-25-95