2 large refried beans
2 can jalapenos, or chilies
2 tomatoes, or more
1 onion, (optional)
16 oz sour cream
2 avacados
2 package taco seasoning
1 shredded cheese, (mozzarlla
1 olives
Directions
Recipe by: Rachel Hosford Spence --ALASKA
Mix the refried beans and taco seasoning together (I also mix the
chili's in with this, but some people put the chilis as a layer) Mix
this really well (I used a food processor, but today I am going to
use my mixer). This is the first layer.
Put a layer of sour cream on top of the refried beans, taco seasoning
and chilis.
Next put a layer of well mixed/mushed avacados (you need enough to
cover the pan, I use a cake pan normally) on top of everything else
Next sprinkle cheeses on top (I just thought about it and I put the
avacado first and then the sour cream, but I suppose it doesnt
matter). I think the more cheese the better myself *grin*!
Next cut up tomatoes and add as many as you like, which I like to use
at least 2 cut up tomatoes.
Last put chopped up olives.
Put in the oven until the cheese is melted. I use a low heat so that
everyt else warms up.
Last but not least pull out the chips and dip! Everyone really enjoys
this dip. I hope you do too.
Servings: 1 servings
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