Ranchitas Excitante Bean and Chipotle Dip

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked and drained beans
• 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
• 1/2 cup cream cheese at room temperature
• 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle can
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• Salt to taste
• 1 round rustic bread loaf
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese for topping
• Chopped chives to taste
• 1 bag of Ranchitas Excitante chips for serving

Preparation

1. 1

   Step: Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F).

2. 2

   Step: Blend or process the beans with the crema and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

3. 3

   Step: Transfer the mixture to a small skillet or saucepan. Add the chopped chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until hot.

4. 4

   Step: Stir in the shredded cheese and mix until melted and the dip is thick and creamy. Adjust salt to taste.

5. 5

   Step: Cut the top off the round bread loaf and carefully remove some of the inner bread to create a hollow bol.

6. 6

   Step: Fill the bread bol with the hot dip, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.

7. 7

   Step: Remove from the oven, finish with chopped chives, and serve immediately with Ranchitas Excitante chips for dipping.