Description
A colorful, layered Tex-Mex dip featuring seasoned refried beans, creamy sour cream, zesty salsa, fresh vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 can (16 oz / 450 g) refried beans
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) taco seasoning
- 1 cup (240 g) sour cream
- 1 cup (240 g) salsa
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (150 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded lettuce
- ½ cup (60 g) sliced black olives
- ¼ cup (40 g) chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix refried beans with taco seasoning until evenly combined.
- Spread the seasoned beans evenly at the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish or large platter.
- Spread sour cream evenly over the bean layer.
- Spoon salsa evenly over the sour cream, spreading gently to maintain layers.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the salsa.
- Add diced tomatoes in an even layer.
- Top with shredded lettuce.
- Finish with sliced black olives and chopped green onions.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or preferred dippers.
Notes
- Add diced jalapeños or hot salsa for extra heat.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Add mashed avocado or guacamole between layers for creaminess.
- Use a Mexican cheese blend instead of cheddar for variation.
- Add cooked seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken to the bean layer for more protein.
- Drain excess liquid from salsa or tomatoes to prevent watery dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Dip
- Method: No-bake / Layering
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dip
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
