Ultimate 7-Layer Dip-A delicious treat any time of day

by Catherine Ipcizade | More from this Blogger

12 Nov 2006 07:19 PM

If you live anywhere near the southwest, it's highly unlikely that you haven't tried this popular pot luck, get together food. But if you don't live in the southwest and aren't as familiar with Mexican flavors and dishes, it may be new to you.

Ultimate 7-Layer Dip is a delicious recipe that is perfect for a get together of any size. The recipe can be halved, doubled, or tripled (just change the size of dish you put it in) to fit a party for two or a party for 100. And the best part about this dish is that you can add anything you like. Make it mild. Make it spicy. Load up on cheese. It's all up to you and your taste buds. The following recipe is just a guideline. Change it how you see fit.

For this recipe you'll need:

1 can (16 ounces) refried beans (any flavor you'd like)

1 Tablespoon taco seasoning mix

1 cup sour cream

1 cup salsa

1 cup shredded lettuce

1 cup Mexican, Colby Jack, or Cheddar shredded cheese

½ cup chopped green onions

2 Tablespoons sliced pitted ripe olives

¼ cup chopped tomatoes (seeded)

Optional additions: 1 cup guacamole (store bought or homemade: to make your own, scoop out the inside of 2-3 avocados and combine with salt and lemon or lime juice), etc.

To make this recipe:

In a bowl, mix together the refried beans and the taco seasoning mix. Spread evenly onto the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.

Layer the remaining ingredients over the bean mixture: sour cream, salsa, lettuce, cheese, onions, tomato, and black olives. Cover the dish and refrigerate the dip for several hours or until it is well chilled. Serve the dip with tortilla chips or assorted crackers. It'll make about 48 servings of 2 tablespoons each.

Try this dip, too!

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Cathy Ipcizade is 30 years old and currently resides in Southern California. Prior to coming to California she grew up in Arizona.

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