Recipe: Santa Fe Bean Dip with Crispy Homemade Tortilla Chips

SANTA FE BEAN DIP WITH CRISP TORTILLA CHIPS

1 package of 12 flour tortillas (nonfat won't work)
1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
1 cup mild salsa
1 (4 oz, can diced green chilies
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese or
Low fat mozzarella cheese
Chopped green onions
Sliced black olives

TO PREPARE THE TORTILLA CHIPS:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place rack in the middle of the oven.

Place tortillas ( 2 or 3 at a time) directly on the oven rack.

Bake 2-3 minutes, turn and bake 2-3 additional minutes, or until tortillas just begin to turn light golden. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack. They will harden and crisp up as they cool.

When completely cool, break tortillas into large pieces.
TO PREPARE THE DIP:
In medium bowl, combine refried beans, salsa, and chilies; mix well. Spread into a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes.

Remove from oven and garnish with green onion and black olives. Serve with the crispy tortilla chips.

BEEF VARIATION:
1/3 pound lean ground beef or sausage, cooked and browned in a skillet, can be added to the bean mixture before baking.

From: Nancy/CA, Nancy's Kitchen - 01-04-98

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