Step 1

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°. Peel and chop the avocado into small chunks, then set it aside.

Step 2

Assemble: In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork. Add the salsa and 1 cup of the shredded cheese and stir into the beans until well combined.

Step 3

Spread the bean mixture in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.

Step 4

Evenly distribute the avocado over the top of the bean mixture and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

Step 5

Bake: Bake the dip for about 20 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted. Serve warm with tortilla chips!