Salsa and chips are a staple at any gettogether. This recipe ups the ante, adding gooey, creamy cheese and hearty chili beans. The quantities of this recipe are suited for a large gathering, but you can easily halve the ingredients for smaller groups. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips and garnish with freshly minced jalapeno pepper.

Gooey bowl of bean dip with nacho cheese on top

Ingredients

  • 2 15.5-ounce cans chili beans, drained and rinsed
  • 24-ounce jar Tostitos salsa, heat level to desired taste
  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese
  • 16-ounce bag Mexican 4 Cheese Blend shredded cheese (or two 8-ounce bags)

Directions

  1. In a large microwavable bowl, mix together chili beans, salsa, cream cheese, and 2/3 of the shredded cheese.
  2. Microwave for 10 minutes.
  3. Add remainder of cheese.
  4. Microwave until cheese is melted.
  5. Serve with tortilla chips.