Championship Bean Dip

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 2 hours MAKES: 36 servings

Ingredients
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 cup picante sauce
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup sour cream
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Tortilla chips and salsa

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or until heated through, stirring once or twice. Serve with tortilla chips and salsa. Yield: 4-1/2 cups.
Originally published as Championship Bean Dip in Taste of Home February/March 1998, p29