This dip is such a crowd pleaser! Tons of flavor and a little kick, plus it makes a fantastic centerpiece!
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 0 minutesminutes
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Total Time: 15 minutesminutes
Servings:10servings
Ingredients
8ouncescream cheese, softened
½teaspoongarlic powder, divided
¼teaspooncayenne pepper
½teaspoonpaprika, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin
1canblack beans, rinsed and drained
¼teaspoononion powder, and salt
¼teaspoonlime juice
1roma tomato, diced
½white or yellow onion, diced
cilantro and shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
Instructions
In a large bowl whip cream cheese with hand mixer for 1-2 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin and mix well. Scoop mixture onto the center of a large serving plate and make a small crater in the center of the mixture with the back of a spoon.
In small bowl combine black beans, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and lime juice and mix to combine. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of black beans into cream cheese "crater". Spread remaining black beans around base of cream cheese.
Around the outer edge of the plate place onions and tomatoes and place one tablespoon onto top of black beans. Sprinkle entire plate with cilantro and shredded cheese. Chill until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
Add 1-2 jalapenos, diced and seeds removed, for a spicy kick.