An easy and quick appetizer for your next Halloween party.

Spooky Hot Cheese Dip

1/2 cup medium or hot picante sauce
8-ounces (2 cups) LAND O LAKES ® Deli American Cheese, shredded
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
1 (4-ounce) can mild or hot chopped green chiles, drained
Tortilla chips

1. Combine all ingredients except tortilla chips in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted (8 to 10 minutes).
2. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Makes 2 1/2 cups.

TIP: A small electric slow cooker makes a great serving container and keeps the dip warm. Keep it set on the Low heat setting.

Nutrition Facts (2 tablespoons without chips):
Calories: 30
Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 140 mg
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g

Recipe provided courtesy of Land O Lakes, Inc.