Jalapeno Refried Bean Dip

Ingredients
- 14 c lard or bacon drippings
- 14 c onion minced 1 small
- 1 small clove garlic minced
- 1 1 lb can refried beans or cooked pinto beans mashed with liquid
- 1 to 2 canned hot jalapeno chili peppers seeded and diced
- 12 tsp salt
- 12 c shredded Longhorn or mild Cheddar cheese
- crisp-fried corn tortilla chips or corn chips
Directions
- Heat lard or drippings in a small skillet
- Add onion and garlic
- Saute 1 minute
- Add refried or mashed pinto beans
- Cook stirring frequently until well mixed and lard is absorbed
- Stir in chili peppers salt and 14 cup of the cheese
- Serve with chips
- If dip is too firm add a little water