Hot Sausage and Bean Dip

Ingredients

• 1 pound spicy ground sausage
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• Tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. In a medium bowl, combine sausage, black beans, cream cheese, Mexican cheese blend, green chilies, and cilantro. Mix until well combined.
4. Transfer mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve hot with tortilla chips.

Interesting Facts

• This dip is a great make-ahead dish and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• This dip can be easily customized to include different types of beans, meats, and cheeses.
• This dip is a great way to use up leftover cooked sausage or ground beef.