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Vegetarian Chili Cheese Dip

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com

Vegetarian Chili Cheese Dip. A classic vegetarian chili bean and cheese dip perfect for lounging in front of the TV or for a casual vegetarian appetizer. Recipe courtesy of Bush's® Beans.

Ingredients:

  • 1 8 ounce package reduced fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup fresh salsa
  • 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese, divided
  • 1 16 ounce can vegetarian chili beans
  • 1/3 cup green onions, sliced
  • tortilla chips

Preparation:

Combine softened cream cheese with salsa and spread in bottom of 9-inch microwaveable pie plate. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese.

Spoon chili beans evenly over shredded cheese. Top with remaining cheese and green onions.

Cover and vent with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes on medium high power, rotate dish and repeat. Remove wrap and microwave on high for 1 minute more or until mixture is thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.

Let cool slightly and serve with tortilla chips.

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