Spicy Frank and Bean Dip

• 2 tablespoons bacon fat or 2 tablespoons other oil
• 14 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili beans with chipotle pepper (S&W Brand)
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces frankfurters (2 or 3 franks depending on brand)
• salt

1. Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan and saute the onion and garlic.
2. Add the Chili Beans (do not drain) and bring to a simmer.
3. Mash the beans into pieces with a flat mallet or potato masher.
4. Cut the cream cheese into one-inch cubes and add to beans.
5. Stir until the cream cheese melts, then add the shredded cheese and continue stirring until it melts.
6. Cut the frankfurters into small pieces and stir them inches Add salt if needed.
7. Transfer to a 1-quart crockpot and keep warm to serve.
8. Serve with crackers, chips or veggies.
9. (Note: If you have the time, you can add all ingredients to the crockpot and slow cook for a couple of hours; I would still saute the onion and garlic before adding to the crockpot).

bacon, onion, garlic, chili beans, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, frankfurters, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-frank-and-bean-dip-109378 (may not work)