7 Layers of Delectable

Look, it's not a baked good! But don't worry- it still has plenty of tasty calories.
I whipped this together last week to take along to a free outdoor movie in the park thing. I swear it tastes even better when eaten outside sitting on a blanket. :)
Seven Layer Bean Dip
- 1 can refried beans (I used black bean vegetarian)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2-3 medium ripe avocados, mashed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2-1 package taco seasoning mix
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1 (3 ounce) can black olives (sliced or chopped)
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar (or Mexican style) cheese
I dislike washing a bunch of bowls. So I just mix one layer in a mixing bowl then spread it in the serving dish, rinse the bowl and repeat. (Note: the picture above is of a halved version of this recipe)
Mix refried beans, salsa and 1/4 cup sour cream. Spread as bottom layer in serving dish.
Mix avocados, lemon juice, salt and pepper and layer in dish.
Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and taco seasoning mix and layer in dish.
Sprinkle with most of the tomatoes, onions then olives reserving some for top garnish.
Sprinkle cheese on top.
Garnish with remaining tomatoes, onions and olives.
If time allows, cover and chill for a few hours in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld.
Serve with tortilla chips and preferably a bucket of Corona.












Comments
mmm - the perfect picnic food!!!!!
Posted by: stacey | June 12, 2007 12:45 PM
Yummy! I love dip, I could eat it as a meal!
Posted by: Emily | June 12, 2007 02:03 PM
omg. one of the things i really miss about texas is the food. thanks for this one. i know what i'll be making this weekend!
Posted by: susan | June 12, 2007 02:04 PM
Yummy! I'm a big fan of 7 Layer Dip. In the recent Cook's Country magazine, they redid this recipe and made it sound even more fantastic. You might be spurring me on to snack!
Posted by: Nanc | June 12, 2007 04:04 PM
I have to try that recipe. That looks really good and it'll be perfect for the vegetarian SO. =)
Posted by: Valerie | June 12, 2007 05:42 PM
I have had this type of thing before and it's to die for. I'm weird though, I'm not a fan of olives. Congratulations on the Scarlet Woman Tank and the Sexy Knitters you must still be flying. Well deserved!
Posted by: Barbp | June 12, 2007 06:00 PM
Heya!
I love olives! I'll have to try this recipe - I've had something similar, but not this version!
Posted by: Nicole | June 12, 2007 11:08 PM
You are making me very hungry.
Posted by: Jeanne | June 13, 2007 10:41 AM
Yummy, yummy! Including the black olives!
Posted by: Kristin | June 13, 2007 04:02 PM
Oh yum! Now I'm hungry...
Posted by: tiennie | June 13, 2007 05:50 PM
That looks so good. Love black olives! Gotta have 'em!
Posted by: Arleta | June 14, 2007 08:11 AM
So good, nothing says party like 7 layer dip.
Posted by: Sonya | June 14, 2007 02:19 PM
Sounds very tasty! Good for hot weather eating.
Posted by: Brenda | June 14, 2007 06:33 PM
Hi! I recently discovered your blog, and also submitted your knitted wrist rest for the mouse/mousepad while surfing free pattern link to CRAFT magazine's blog, and they've just featured this, with a picture, blurb, and link to your pattern page for it.
I thought it was cool. 8^D
Posted by: sarebear | June 14, 2007 08:33 PM
Don't make me break my diet... hey, actually it *is* diet food - lucky me!
Posted by: juuli | June 15, 2007 09:22 AM