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spicy layered creamy party dip

Fiesta Dip

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Small mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Measuring cups set
  • 1 Measuring spoons set
  • 1 Serving dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup salsa medium
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes seeded
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives drained
  • 2 tablespoon sliced green onions
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bag tortilla chips for serving

Instructions
 

  • In the small mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • In the medium mixing bowl, stir the refried beans until spreadable, then spread them evenly over the bottom of the serving dish.
  • In the same medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then gently spread it over the bean layer.
  • Spoon the seasoned sour cream mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly with a spatula.
  • Pour the salsa over the sour cream layer and gently spread to cover.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the salsa layer.
  • Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the cheddar layer.
  • Top with shredded lettuce, then evenly scatter diced tomatoes over the lettuce.
  • Sprinkle sliced black olives and green onions over the top as a final garnish.
  • Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving with tortilla chips.

Notes

For best results, chill the fiesta dip long enough for the layers to firm up so it scoops cleanly, and pat the tomatoes dry with a paper towel to avoid excess moisture watering down the top. You can adjust the heat level by choosing mild, medium, or hot salsa and by increasing or reducing the chili powder. Prepare components ahead, but wait to add the lettuce and tomatoes until close to serving so they stay crisp. If making for a crowd, use a clear glass dish to show the colorful layers, and keep the dip on ice or return it to the fridge after an hour to maintain food safety and freshness.
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