Layered Taco Spread

by Lometa

Mon Jan 15 2001 at 18:31:08

1 16-oz can Refried Beans

1/2 cup Taco Sauce

3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese

1 8-oz pkg Cream Cheese, softened

1/4 cup Sour Cream

3 Tbsp Mayonnaise

1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

1 large Avocado,seeded and peeled

1 Medium Onion, chopped

1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

1/2 cup Pitted Ripe Olives

1/2 cup Sliced Green Onions

Jalapeño Peppers

Stir together refried beans,taco sauce, and several

dashes of hot pepper sauce, to taste. Spread the

refried bean mixture evenly on the bottom and sides

of Medium Serving Dish (9 1/2" x 6").

Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the bean layer .

In a small mixing bowl combine the cream cheese,

sour cream, mayonnaise, and garlic powder. Beat

with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cheese.

Cut avocado into small pieces. In a blender or food

processor, blend cut-up avocado, onion, and lemon

juice until combined. Spread the avocado mixture

over the cream cheese layer.

Garnish avocado layer with tomato, olives, green

onions, and remaining cheese. top with jalapeño peppers.

Refrigerate at least four hours for flavors to

marry. Dip easily serves between 14 and 18 people.

GREAT for parties - serve LOTS of tortilla chips

to eat it with!

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