Debi’s Tex-Mex Layered Dip Recipe

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Debi’s Tex-Mex Layered Dip Recipe

This is one of my standby recipes that I take to potlucks or serve when we’re hosting a Game Night for friends and family at our house. It’s always a huge hit … and never any leftovers! It might actually be worth making two if you’re expecting a large crowd or want some to snack on the next day. I’ve actually been known to serve this to the four of us at home for a light dinner or lunch. It’s very filling! 8)

When money’s tight (which it usually is these days!), I leave out the avocado layer and don’t add the mayonnaise or packet of taco seasonings. It’s still tasty, though. 😀

Ingredients:

• 3 medium sized ripe avocadoes
• 2 T. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 pkg taco seasoning mix
• 2 cans (10.5 oz each) plain or jalapeno flavored refried beans
• 1 large bunch of green onions with tops, chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 can (10 oz.) sliced black olives
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• a bag or two of tortilla chips

Instructions:

1. Peel, pit and mash avocadoes with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and taco seasoning mix.
3. To assemble layered dip, spread refried beans on a large shallow serving platter or 9″x13″ baking pan.
4. Spread seasoned avocado mixture over beans, and then spread on a layer of the sour cream mixture.
5. Sprinkle with chopped green onions, tomatoes, and olives.
6. Cover with shredded cheese.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips as dippers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Deborah Taylor-Hough is the mother of three grown and nearly grown kids still at home, a full-time college student, a displaced homemaker trying to make ends meet on a limited budget, and the author of several older (but still in print) books including the popular Frozen Assets cookbook series. You can visit Debi online at: http://www.SimpleMom.com