Black Bean and Smoked Cheddar Dip Recipe

Place the beans, bell pepper, onion, scallions, vinegar, cilantro, chipotle chile, cumin, chili powder, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until the mixture becomes a smooth paste. Add some of the bean liquid if necessary to get the proper consistency.
Transfer the bean mixture to a medium mixing bowl and stir in the cheese.
Transfer to a sealable container and refrigerate until ready to pack.
Let the dip come to room temperature, then garnish with the chopped chives and serve with crackers.