Mexican Cheese Dip

By Zopmama

Ingredients

• 3 cups plain yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 t ground cumin
• 1/2 t seasoned salt
• 1 medium red sweet pepper, diced
• 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 can fresh cut diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 T canned green chilies
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

1. Line a small colander with 3 layers of 100% cotton cheese cloth or a clean paper coffee filter. Suspend colander over a bowl and spoon in yogurt. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight to create yogurt cheese.

2. Remove yogurt cheese from the strainer; discard liquid. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in garlic, cumin, and salt. Fold in sweet pepper, corn black beans, tomato, green chilies, 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend and 3 T cilantro.

3. Spoon into crock or spread on a platter. Top with remaining Mexican cheese blend and cilantro.

4. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.