Warm Bean Dip

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   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

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   Drain excess juice from the tomatoes using a strainer.

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   In a medium bowl, combine refried beans, drained tomatoes, taco seasoning and half of the cheese.

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   Spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick spray.

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   Pour combined ingredients into the dish and spread around evenly.

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   Bake for 2025 minutes until thoroughly heated through.

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   Add remaining cheese on top of the dip and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

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   Serve warm with your favorite tortilla chips.

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   Cooks note: This is the basic recipe but you can definitely turn up the heat and flair with this.

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    Use a can of tomatoes with diced green chiles to turn up the heat or try using Pepper Jack cheese.

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    Also, try spreading an 8-ounce block of softened cream cheese on the bottom of the dish first before spreading the bean dip on top.

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    Throw in a small can of diced olives and you have a warm dip that is similar to a 7-layer dip.

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    This dip still tastes good when it has cooled.

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    (Recipe adapted from Paula Deen Magazine .)

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