Hot Bean and Cheese Dip

• 2 (14 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese

1. In a 2 litre casserole dish, combine oil, garlic and onion, microwave 2 minutes or till onions are soft.
2. Stir in beans, tomatoes and jalapenos, microwave about 3-4 minutes.
3. Mash up the mixture with a potato masher, leaving some coarse pieces.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste if you wish.
5. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese, microwave about 5 minutes or till the cheese is melted on top.
6. You can mix the cheese and bean mixture together (this is what I do) or leave it seperate if you wish.
7. Serve with tortilla chips.

kidney beans, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hot-bean-and-cheese-dip-123170 (may not work)