Black Bean Chili Dip

Makes 2 cups for about 8 servings

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained and partially mashed
1/2 cup drained canned whole kernel corn
1/3 cup salsa
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons chili powder
Cooking spray
5 ounces 75% or 50% Reduced Fat Cabot Cheddar Cheese, grated (about 1 1/4 cups)
2 tablespoons drained canned green chilies

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Combine beans and next 4 ingredients; pour into a small casserole dish coated with cooking spray.

3. Sprinkle with cheese and green chiles.

4. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is bubbly. Uncover and cook an additional 5 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.

Note: For a quick afternoon snack any day of the week, this dip can also be mixed together ahead of time and portioned into individual serving dishes. Microwave each dish, as needed, on HIGH for 1 minute at a time until filling is bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Analysis
Calories 69, Total Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 1g, Sodium 259mg, Carbohydrates 8g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Protein 7g, Calcium 140mg