INGREDIENTS
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2 8-ounce packages cream cheese (Neufchatel or regular), room temperature
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1 8-ounce container sour cream (lowfat, nonfat, or regular)
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1 cup prepared salsa, hot, medium, or mild (half of a 16 ounce jar is fine)
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1 tablespoon dried cilantro flakes
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon Instant ClearJel® or 2 tablespoons Signature Secrets® Culinary Thickener, optional; for thicker, more "scoopable" texture
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Garnish
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3 cups shredded lettuce (about 8 ounces, lightly packed)
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1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, rinsed and dried OR 1 3/4 cups cooked beans, cooled and well drained
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1 cup salsa (the other half of the 16-ounce jar is fine)
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1 cup shredded cheese
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1/2 cup diced green peppers or jalapeno peppers (seeded and membrane removed)
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Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)