Tex - Mex Chipotle Pepper Dip / Original Recipe

I had no idea what to call this dip.

I've already posted my Best of the Best recipes for Tex-Mex Corn Dip in three different versions.

I entered this recipe in a Chile Pepper Contest and I had to come up with a legitimate name.

I decided to call it Tex - Mex Chipotle Pepper Dip.

When you live in Texas, you soon discover that everyone has their favorite version of a "Dip".

So here's my newest Texas Dip to be served with Tortilla Chips!

Or as I've said about the Tex-Mex Corn Dips that I make, you can just take a spoon and start eating it out of the bowl....... it's so good!

This is a Texas Big Recipe, enough for a party.You could easily cut this in half.

I attended an event last week and I took this dip. It was very popular. It's quite spicy, but everyone loved it.

Tex - Mex Chipotle Pepper Dip:

1 (10oz.) can of Ro-Tel Tomatoes with Green Chiles, undrained

1 C Mayonnaise

1/4 C  Chipotle Peppers packed in Adobo Sauce ( Goya or La Costena) or whatever you have!

I used La Costena. The heat or kick comes from these Chiles. I used about 4. If you're not used to the spice, start with 1 or 2 and then adjust to your taste. Remember, We're in Texas, we like a KICK!

2 (8oz.) packages of Cream Cheese, cut into small pieces

1 (15oz.) can of Refried Beans (Rosarita or El Paso Vegetarian)

1 (15oz.) can of Corn, drained

4 Green Onions, chopped, I just use the bundle from the market..... I think it has 6

8 oz.  package of Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

In a food processor, combine the Chipotle Pepper and the Mayonnaise, process well and set aside ( this is where the heat comes from) Check it for taste. You can always add more, but you can't take it away.

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the Tomatoes and  Cream Cheese and cook until the Cream Cheese is completely melted

Add the Mayonnaise mixture and combine well

Remove from heat, transfer to a large mixing bowl

Stir in:

Beans

Corn

Cheese

Pour this into a casserole dish , I think mine was about 3 quarts. I know that a 1.6 ltr. is too small.
I also make it in a large Cast Iron Skillet. It makes a really nice presentation for a BBQ or a Neighborhood Block Party.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

Serve with Tortilla Chips

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!