HEINZ Beans Canada: Warm Cheddar Bean Dip

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Warm Cheddar Bean Dip

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time:1 hour

Nutritional Information

Per serving:
77 calories, 3.8 g protein, 4.2 g fat, 6.2 g carbohydrate, .9 g fibre, 160 mg sodium.


1 tsp (5 mL)	vegetable oil
½ cup (125 mL)	finely chopped green onion
1 tsp (5 mL)	finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 tsp (10 mL)	balsamic vinegar
1 can (14 oz/398 mL)	HEINZ^® Original Beans in Tomato Sauce
1 pkg (250 g)	light brick-style cream cheese, softened
1 cup (250 mL)	shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup (50 mL)	HEINZ^® Chili Sauce, Chunky with Sweet Peppers Crackers or pita chips

Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add half the green onion and rosemary and cook, stirring, until golden and fragrant. Drizzle in the balsamic vinegar, stirring until absorbed. Stir in the beans and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, cool slightly. Reserve.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Beat the cream cheese using an electric mixer. Blend in the bean mixture, Cheddar cheese and remaining green onion until well combined. Transfer to an oven safe crock. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Spoon the chili sauce down the centre of the dip. Serve the warm dip with crackers or pita chips.

Makes 2 2/3 cups (650 mL).

For easy pita chips, cut pitas into triangles, toss with olive oil and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes or until golden and crispy.

For an edible bowl, use a hallowed out round of pumpernickel instead of a crock in which to bake the dip.

For an even lower fat dip, use reduced fat Cheddar cheese.