If you’re ever there you must do three things…

  1. Go to Varsity Donuts for some of the best donuts you’ll EVER have.2. Go to Radina’s for a true college-town coffee shop experience.3. Go to So Long Saloon and order the raspberry chipotle bean dip. It is to die for. In fact, it was one of the primary reasons we went to Manhattan in the first place! Our friends bragged on it so much and insisted we go to this packed bar in the middle of downtown and try this dip. One bite in, I understood the obsession. This dip may sound a little wacky – black beans, cream cheese and raspberry chipotle sauce? But odd as it may sound, it is out of this world delicious. The awesome thing about this recipe? It comes together in about 30 minutes and it’s gluten-free and vegan optional. I made it vegan for my dairy-free friends (myself included), but you certainly don’t have to. Plus, it serves a crowd. If you’re having company or watching the big game or hosting a dinner party, this is the perfect thing to serve. It’s filling and scoop-able and delicious piping hot or room temperature – the perfect kind of dip for grazing over the course of an event. The preparation is also quite simple. Saute red onion and garlic, add it to cream cheese and stir.Heat your black beans with a touch of spices and salt.Put your cream cheese in the center of a serving dish or skillet,top with raspberry chipotle sauce (like Bronco Bob’s found at World Market),then top with grated pepperjack cheese.Broil till bubbly then eat! The whole process takes about 30 minutes and leftovers keep and reheat well. So what does it taste like? SavorySweetCreamyHotNot too spicyHeartyFillingAddictive& Perfect on chips Trust me, you’re gonna love this dip. You can either serve it as is after cooking or swirl it around to meld the flavors. I only did so slightly for visual appeal, but you can also just use a chip to scoop and swirl as you please. This is my homage to the original, but it’s not as good as the one you’ll find at So Long Saloon! So if you ever find yourself in Manhattan, Kansas, you know what to do. Enjoy!

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