Chunky Pinto Bean Dip

2 cans pinto beans, rinsed and dried
1 can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 c chopped onion
2/3 c chunky salsa
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 c shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese
1/2 c chopped cilantro
Tortilla chips

Combine all ingredients but chips, cheese and cilantro. Cover and cook low on 5-6 hours. Partially mash mixture with potato masher. Stir in cheese and cilantro. Serve at room temp.

Easiest 3 cheese Fondue

2 c shredded mild or cheddar cheese
3/4 c milk
1/2 c crumbled blue cheese
1 pkg (3 oz) cream cheese, cubed
1/4 c finely chopped onion
1 tbsp flour
1 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
4-6 drop hot pepper sauce
1/8 tsp ground red pepper

Combine all ingredients in crockpot. Cover and cook low 2-2 1/2 hrs. Stir until smooth. Increase heat to high, cook 1-1 1/2 hrs. Serve with breadsticks and/or vegetables.

Pizza Fondue

1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 c chopped onion
2 jars meatless pasta sauce
4 oz thinly sliced ham, chopped
1 pkg (3 oz) sliced pepperoni, chopped
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 3/4 in cubes
1 loaf Italian or French bread, cubed

Cook sause and onion in large skillet over medium-high heat until sausage is brown. Drain fat. Transfer mixture to crockpot. Stir in pasta sauce, ham, pepperoni and pepper flakes. Cover, cook on low 3-4 hours. Serve with cheese and bread cubes.