Karen Yeoman | San Patricio EC

Yeoman has been cooking up this family-favorite dip for 40 years for family gatherings, church functions and parties. It’s easy and delicious, and we’re excited to share it with you.

2 cups fully cooked pinto beans
2 tablespoons picante sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 pound processed cheese product
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Tortilla or corn chips, for serving

1. Place beans, picante sauce and garlic powder into a blender. Blend until smooth.

2. In a glass bowl, melt cheese and butter in microwave, stirring at 30-second to 1-minute intervals until smooth.

3. Stir bean mixture into the cheese mixture until smooth. Microwave dip for 30-second to 1-minute intervals until thoroughly heated.

4. Serve warm dip with chips.

Serves 10.