HEARTY BEEF, BEAN AND CHEESE DIP

You know you're wanting a different hearty dip to serve for the big game on Sunday. I understand we can't use the term "Super Bowl" for parties or whatever, so I'm sure there's a football game on Sunday that a lot of people like to watch in between all the great commercials. (We have recorded it and fast forwarded through the game to watch the commercials!) Oh well.

This is a WONDERFUL dip and goes great with the Frito Scoops. You almost need a chip that sturdy to dip it.

Hearty Beef, Bean and Cheese Dip

1 lb ground chuck
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened
1 (15.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chiles
1 cup sour cream
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 (8 oz) pkg shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
1 (8 oz) pkg shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.

In a large skillet, combine ground chuck and onion; cook over medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbles. Drain well. Stir in cream cheese, beans, and chiles. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until combined. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream, cumin, chili powder, salt, Monterey Jack cheese, and 1 cup Cheddar cheese.

Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese. Bake 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve with corn chips.