Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bean | 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained | 114 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Cream Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 99 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 6 slices bacon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (15 ounces) can black beans, drained, rinsed & mashed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese or monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 2/3 cup picante sauce
- 1/3 cup green onions, sliced
- 1teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley, minced (to garnish)
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Directions
In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
Remove bacon from pan, crumble, and set aside.
If there is more than about 1 tablespoon of grease in the pan, drain off some of the excess.
Saute garlic in bacon drippings for 1-2 minutes.
Add beans, cheese, picante sauce, onions, oregano, cumin, and cayenne to pan, and mix well.
Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
Stir in bacon.
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish if desired and serve with chips or vegetables.