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Tortilla Chip Dip Recipe

Tortilla Chip Dip Recipe

A layered, crowd-pleasing dip perfect for game days or parties, featuring refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, and olives.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Dip Base
  • 1 can (16 oz) Refried Beans Traditional or vegetarian
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
Toppings
  • 1 cup Guacamole Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Salsa Medium thickness
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Or Jack and Cheddar blend
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Black Olives Rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup Diced Green Onions For garnish
For Serving
  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips Sturdy preferred

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the bean layer: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the refried beans with the entire packet of taco seasoning until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
  2. Create the first creamy layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gently fold in the sour cream until combined. This stops the bean layer from mixing with the sour cream/guac layer.
  3. Assemble the first two layers: Spread the seasoned refried bean mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch serving platter or pie dish. Next, gently spread the cream cheese/sour cream mixture over the beans.
  4. Add the next layers: Carefully spoon the guacamole over the sour cream layer, spreading gently to avoid disturbing the layer below. Top the guacamole evenly with the salsa.
  5. Final toppings and chilling: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the salsa layer, followed by the drained black olives. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours) to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
  6. Serve: Before serving, garnish with diced green onions. Serve cold directly from the refrigerator with plenty of sturdy tortilla chips.

Notes

For an extra spicy version, add a can of drained, diced jalapeƱos to the topping layer before the cheese. This dip should always be served cold.