Prairie fire

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1eachstick of butter
1eachlarge onion, chopped
2tablespoonsBacon drippings
1quartcooked pinto beans
8ouncesProvolone cheese
5eachesjalapenos, chopped
2eachesclove garlic, chopped
1dashsalt

Directions

Melt butter in large pan; add onions and saute them until soft. Add bacon drippings. Add beans and mash, adding bean juice if needed. Cook over low heat mashing and stirring until desired consistency is reached. Add remaining ingredients. Stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Taste for seasonings, adding reserved jalapeno juice if needed. Serve in a chafing dish with tostados or corn chips. Can be frozen or stored in refrigerator. Hint - this dip is much better if it is made the day before. If you do, warm over low heat before serving.