Cinco de Mayo Dip

Ingredients
1 pkg cream cheese (I use 1/3 less fat)($1.22)
1 pkg taco seasoning ($0.33)
1 can black beans (rinsed) ($0.59)
1 can rotel ($0.79)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese ($0.99)
Bag of Tortilla Chips ($1.88)

TOTAL COST = $5.80

Directions
Let cheese set out for about an hour to soften. Mix the taco seasoning in with the cream cheese. Spread the cream cheese at the bottom of your serving bowl. Rinse your black beans and layer them on your cream cheese. Drain the rotel and layer on top of the black beans and top off with shredded Mexican cheese. Serve with Tortilla Chips

**Review**
We had this tonight at our Cinco de Mayo party and there were lots of people who like it. There were several comments that it had a 'kick' to it. I will make this again!

Southwest Eggs

Ingredients:

4 eggs (I use 1 cup of Better 'n Eggs) $0.63
3 asparagus spears

2 ounces of cubed turkey (ham, bacon or turkey can be substituted) $0.41

1/3 bell pepper (red, yellow, orange or green) $0.33

2 button mushrooms

Salt/pepper to taste (I use Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning)

Directions:

Spray skillet with non-stick spray. Dice vegetables and saute until tender, but crisp. Add turkey and eggs. Cook thoroughly. Top with a sprinkle of your favorite cheese!

**Review**

Tasty and filling breakfast dish. A great source of veggies and protein! Add an english muffin or piece of toast to make a complete breakfast.

Cost = about $0.69/serving; makes 2 servings