Sunday, July 6, 2014

9 Layer Taco Dip



This dip is such a hit at parties, that it is the most requested dish for us to bring. It's easy to make, and really yummy!  This is probably good to serve about 20+ people, if used as an appetizer.


Ingredients

  • 2 (16 oz.) cans refried beans
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 Taco Seasoning packets (I actually use our homemade Taco Seasoning, recipe here)
  • 1 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese (I used fat free) - softened
  • 1 (16 oz.) container sour cream (I used fat free)
  • 1 (16 oz.) jar salsa (I used Southwest Style)
  • 1 (16 oz.) package guacamole (I used “Wholly Guacamole”)
  • 1 (16 oz.) bag shredded lettuce
  • 1 (2 cups) bag of any Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
  • 1 (14.4 oz.) can sliced black olives
  • At least 2 bags Tostitos scoops

Directions

  1. Cook ground beef, drain fat, mix 1 Taco Seasoning packet (or 2 Tbsp of homemade mix) + ¾ cup water. Let cool.
  2. In a large aluminum tray, use spoon to spread refried beans.
  3. Add cooled ground beef mixture, spread evenly.
  4. Mix softened cream cheese and sour cream together. Add other Taco Seasoning packet (or 2 Tbsp of homemade mix) and mix well. Spread cheese/sour cream mixture over beef.
  5. Spread guacamole over cheese/sour cream mixture.
  6. Spread salsa over guacamole.
  7. Spread lettuce over salsa.
  8. Spread cheese over lettuce.
  9. Spread olives over cheese.
  10. Serve with Tostitos scoops.
  11. Enjoy!

Pictures


Ingredients


Refried beans and ground beef. We actually did this step the night before. It's much easier to add the remaining layers when the beans and meat are chilled.


Cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning.


More layering.


Guacamole dollops over the cream cheese mixture.


Guacamole spread evenly.


Salsa spread over the quacamole.


Lettuce sprinkled over the salsa layer.


Cheese sprinkled over the lettuce. So. Much. Cheese.


And lastly, the olives!