Jalapeno Refried Bean Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. lard or bacon drippings
1/4 c. onion, minced (1 small)
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 (1 lb.) can refried beans or cooked pinto beans, mashed with liquid
1 to 2 canned hot jalapeno chili peppers, seeded and diced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shredded Longhorn or mild Cheddar cheese
crisp-fried corn tortilla chips or corn chips

Preparation

Heat lard or drippings in a small skillet.
Add onion and garlic.
Saute 1 minute.
Add refried or mashed pinto beans.
Cook, stirring frequently, until well mixed and lard is absorbed.
Stir in chili peppers, salt and 1/4 cup of the cheese.
Serve with chips.
(If dip is too firm, add a little water.)