Prairie Fire Bean Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
1 c. shredded Provolone cheese
2/3 c. water or beer
1/4 c. butter or oleo
2 Tbsp. minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. chili powder
dash of hot sauce
4 strips crisp, crumbled bacon

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and mixture is thoroughly heated.
Transfer mixture to a chafing dish.
Serve with taco chips.
Yields 2 cups.