Layered Bean Dip
This dip makes a wonderful presentation whether you serve it on a platter, in a glass dish or individual jars!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
- 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies
- ground cumin to taste
- (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 c. sour cream
- 4 mashed avocados or 1 cup guacamole
- 2 tsp. lime juice if using avocados
- (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 thinly sliced green onions with tops
- 1 (4 oz.) can sliced black olives coarsely chopped
- 1 c. Pico de gallo or 1-2 diced tomatoes
- 1 diced jalapeno optional
- Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, warm the refried beans, diced green chiles, and cumin, stirring to combine.
- Spread the refried beans on the bottom of a platter, 9x13-inch glass dish, or divide among individual jars.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the beans.
- Dollop with sour cream and spread it into an even layer, being careful not to disturb the cheese underneath.
- Mix the mashed avocados with lemon juice if using instead of guacamole.
- Dollop the avocado mash or guacamole over the sour cream and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese, followed by green onions and chopped olives.
- Top with pico de gallo and/or chopped tomatoes, diced jalapenos, and chopped cilantro if desired. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
- This dip looks absolutely beautiful served on a platter!
- My Mama always put this dip in a glass dish so you could see all the layers!
- Individual jars, how cute is this!?!
