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Ragin' Cajun Bean-and-Cheese Dip 
Ragin' Cajun Bean-and-Cheese Dip
Makes 16 Servings
Prep Time: 40 min
Cook Time: 35 min
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Ingredients
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can chili-seasoned diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 (16-ounce) cans pinto or red kidney beans, rinsed, drained and mashed with a fork
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced reduced-fat smoked sausage
  • Cooking spray
  • 4 cups (16 ounces) freshly shredded reduced-fat sharp
  • Cheddar cheese, divided
  • Baked tortilla chips

Combine tomatoes and next six ingredients. Spoon mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Top with cheese; bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve with baked tortilla chips.

Recipe courtesy of 3-Every-Day™ of Dairy

Nutritional Facts
Calories: 120
Total Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg
Sodium: 440 mg
Calcium: 20% Daily Value
Protein: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g

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