Thursday, September 22, 2011

Mexican Layer Dip




This is one of my husband's favorite dips.  

Quite possibly, his #1 favorite dip.

I'm sure he'll ask me to make it at least every other weekend so he can snack on it while watching football.

Usually have to double it and make one side light on the tomatoes and without the black olives for my kiddos.

It's always gone by the time football comes to an end for the day!


Let's Get Started:



Mexican Layer Dip

1 (16 ounce) can of refried beans
1 pound of ground beef
water
4 ounces cream cheese--softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 packet taco seasoning (divided)
Shredded Lettuce
Shredded Mexican Flavored Cheese
Diced tomatoes
Sliced Black Olives
Taco Sauce

Additional toppings if desired
Avocado, Jalapenos, Banana Peppers


Brown ground beef, drain grease, add taco seasoning, reserving 1 tablespoon, add water according to package directions.

Mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and reserved taco seasoning in a small bowl and set aside.

Spread refried beans on the bottom of an 8x8 pan.
I like to heat my beans in the oven or microwave for a few minutes.  Not to get them hot, just a little warm (optional step).


Layer taco meat on the top of beans, lightly press meat down into the beans.

Evenly spread taco flavored sour cream/cream cheese mixture over meat.

Spread taco sauce over sour cream/cream cheese layer.  I use Taco Bell's taco sauce. You could use salsa if you prefer.

Layer lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and black olives on top of taco sauce layer. Layer additional toppings if using.

Serve with chips.













11 comments:

  1. I love dips like this too!! I'm gonna come to your house for your next football party! :)

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  2. Love mexi dip! This is a different recipe, but in a good, like REALLY good way! Love it.

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  3. This dip always looks so pretty! I love anything Mexican. I'd have to eat the one your kids were eating-sans olives :)

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  4. What a delicious dip! This looks so good. I too would join the kiddies and enjoy this without olives...very happily, I might add.

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  5. Looks good, I will have to try it out soon.

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  6. This is probably the most "well rounded" dip I have seen-there is a lot of food groups in there! I will have to make this the next movie night-thanks for sharing.

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  7. Yummo...I haven't made Mexican layered dip in a long while...makes me want to have a party!! :-)

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  8. I can see why it's a favorite! This sounds like the perfect dip to snack on during the games =)

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  9. Totally one of those recipes that would be the first to go at a party. Yum!

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  10. Looks great to me. All I need is some corn tortilla chips and I'm good to go :)

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