Ragin' Cajun Bean-and-Cheese Dip

Recipe courtesy of 3-A-Day^™ of Dairy

Makes 16 servings
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 (14.5-ounce) can chili-seasoned diced tomatoes
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 (16-ounce) cans pinto or red kidney beans, rinsed, drained and mashed with a fork
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced reduced-fat smoked sausage
Cooking spray
4 cups (16 ounces) freshly shredded reduced-fat sharp
Cheddar cheese, divided
Baked tortilla chips

Directions

Combine tomatoes and next six ingredients. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Top with cheese; bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve with baked tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories: 120; Total Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Sodium: 440 mg; Calcium: 20% Daily Value; Protein: 11 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g