Seven Layer Bean Dip
 
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 oz.) can of refried beans
  • ¼ cup of picante sauce
  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 1 lime ( you will use 1 tablespoon of juice from the lime)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 onion chopped ( you will use ½ in the guacamole and ½ on the top of the dip)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of sliced ripe olives
  • 1 medium chopped tomato
Instructions
  1. Start by mixing 1 (16 oz.) can of refried beans with ¼ of a cup of Picante sauce in a bowl.
  2. Then spread the bean mixture into a 9 inch by 5 inch serving platter making the layer about ¼ inch thick.
  3. Next wash, cut in half, and remove the skins and pits from 3 avocados.
  4. Then in a bowl, mash together the avocados, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Then add in ½ of an onion that has been chopped, ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of fresh Cilantro that has been finely chopped.
  5. Spread the guacamole on the bean layer.
  6. Spread 1 cup (8 oz.) of sour cream on the guacamole.
  7. Add the 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Top with the remaining ½ of an onion (chopped), 2 tablespoons of sliced ripe olives, and 1 medium chopped tomato.
  9. Cover and store in the refrigerator. Serve with tortilla chips.
Recipe by Cooking Up Cottage at https://www.cookingupcottage.com/2016/05/05/seven-layer-bean-dip/