{football friday} bring on the cold. pump up the heat - habanero cheddar & black bean dip

As much as we Southerners are devoted to college football, we don't actually get to enjoy many games in what most people know as "football weather." You know... that kind of day where the sun is bright but there's enough chill in the air to make the tip of your nose tingle and your cheeks rosy red. It's that brief (down here at least) respite between the oppressive heat of summer and the dreary days of winter when it seems like Mother Nature finally got it right.

I'm expecting that type of fall weather this weekend (although, once again... I won't be "on campus" to enjoy it). But if Mother Nature lets me down, I guess I'll "settle" for some Habanero Cheddar & Black Bean Dip to put the flush in my cheeks. If you've never tried Habanero Cheddar (Cabot is the only brand I'm familiar with**) and are a spicy food fan, you are in for a treat.

The thing I love about this recipe is that it looks over the top cheesy indulgent, but it only uses 1 ounce of cheese, shredded over the top and broiled. Using a strong flavored cheese in smaller amounts is one of the best ways to keep calories in check, while still indulging your taste buds. 

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