Black Bean Bake

 

Oven 350 F

2 (15 oz) cans black beans

1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies

½  cup Salsa

½ tsp chili powder

½ tsp salt

 If desired, spice it up with:

1  jalapeno pepper, diced (canned)

 

Drain the black beans and chop them a bit, leaving most of the beans whole. Mix all ingredients.

2 Tbsp olive oil

Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese

Pour olive oil into a small flat casserole dish or pie plate. Add Bean mixture. Top with grated cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and starts to brown.

 

Serve with tortilla chips as a dip appetizer or spoon into warm soft corn tortillas.