(Better Homes & Gardens Recipe)
8oz bulk Italian sausage
1/3 cup finely chopped onion (1 small)
2 (15oz) cans refried black beans
1 1/2 cups bottled salsa
1 (4oz) can diced green chiles, undrained
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack sheese (6oz)
Vegetable dippers or toasted whole wheat pita wedges
1.) In large skillet cook sausage & onion until meat is brown. Drain.
2.) In crock pot, combine meat, onions, black beans, salsa & undrained chile peppers. Stir in cheese.
3.) Cover & cook on Low for 3-4 hrs or on High for 1 1/2-2 hrs.
4.) Serve immediately or keep warm on low heat setting for up to 2 hrs.
Stir just before serving.