Layered Spicy Black Bean Dip

This flavorful recipe has a short ingredient list. Just layer cream cheese, shredded cheese, onions, olives, and tomatoes onto a store-bought black bean dip.

Ingredients:

• 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened 
• 1 (16-oz.) jar spicy black bean dip
• 1/2 (8-oz.) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
• Toppings: sliced green onions, chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives
• Assorted tortilla and corn chips 

Directions:

1. Layer cream cheese, dip, and cheese in a 1-qt. serving dish. Add toppings, and serve with chips.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Desert Pepper Trading Company Spicy Black Bean Dip.

Source: Marrow Gordon, Birmingham, Alabama, Southern Living
SEPTEMBER 2006