Coon Dip

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   Add the soups, salsa, cheese, and cayenne to a cold crock pot (5 quart or larger).

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   Stir to combine, set on high heat, and cover.

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   Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium heat.

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   Add the onions and saute for a couple of minutes until they just begin to soften.

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   Add the garlic and saute for another minute.

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   Add the hamburger, salt, and pepper and cook until the meat has fully browned.

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   Drain.

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   Using a potato masher, mash the hamburger into a fine crumb.

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   Add the meat mixture to the crock pot and stir.

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    Heat the dip until the cheese has melted and the mixture is hot about 2 hours.

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    During cooking, stir the dip every 45 minutes to ensure even heating.

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    The dip tastes even better when reheated.

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    In fact, I rarely serve the dip on the same day I make it.

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    I normally follow the above instructions and heat it for 2 hours, then transfer the dip to a large bowl and refrigerate it overnight.

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    The next day, I reheat the dip in a crock pot (on high heat) about 2 to 2 1/2 hours before serving stirring every 45 minutes.

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    Serve with your favorite brand of tortilla chips.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.