Hot Cheesy Bean Dip

I've never really thought of bean dip as being beautiful, but after 1 bite, my 13 year old exclaimed "Oh Mom, this is beautiful!"  I'm a little behind on the teen lingo of today, but I'm pretty sure that was a good thing.  Especially since he couldn't stop eating it.  Neither could my 6 year old.

I somehow managed to have a little left over and spread it on a tortillas for lunch yesterday.  Not only did my 4 year old eat her lunch, she ate half of mine!

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1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Combine all ingredients, except 1 cup of cheese, and mix until well combined.  Evenly spread into a 9 inch pie plate and top with remaining 1 cup cheese.  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. 

Recipe from The Royal Cook - an original!

Linked on Fancy This Friday, Six Sisters' Stuff, Manic Monday and Tatertots and Jello.