7 Layer Party Dip Torta Recipes

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together the refried beans, half of the package of taco seasoning, the salsa, and 3 tablespoons of the sour cream.
• (Reason for adding salsa/sourcream: layered dips can be too thick for dipping if you don't add something to thin them down a bit - the salsa and sour cream add both flavor and the thinning aspect, so you don't want to skip them. Also, you can add cayenne and/or ancho powder to taste. I usually add ancho because I love the smokey flavor.).
• Spread the mixture into a large rectangular glass lasagna dish.
• (If you used two cans of beans and not all of the dip will fit in the dish, spread the remaining on a dinner plate and you can make your *own* dip to keep at home while you take the rest to the party!).
• In a separate bowl mix the rest of the sour cream with the remaining taco seasoning.
• Spread the sour cream mixture on top of the refried beans.
• Taking your guacamole, spread it carefully on top of the sour cream mixture. Take care not to mix the two together. (Some people swap these layers around - it's up to you -- I just prefer the guac on top.).
• Toss the two types of grated cheese together, then spread them on top of the guacamole.
• Sprinkle with the tomatoes, olives, and green onions. Chill in refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
• You can make this recipe a day ahead and let it sit in the fridge overnight - let it come to room temperature before serving with round, restaurant-style tortilla chips. (The reason to serve it at room temp is so that when you attempt to dip your chips in they don't break!) Some folks like to serve this hot instead of cold: bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, if you'd like to do that.
• Notes: The above is my basic recipe. When I make it these days, I usually fiddle with it a bit, by: using 1 can of black bean refried beans instead of regular, adding ancho powder into the beans and sour cream, and adding a small can of chopped mild green chiles into the refried beans. When I'm lucky enough to bring home any of this from a party as leftovers, I fill flour tortillas with the dip and fry them up as burritos. They're wonderful both warm and cold, and taste great for lunch!

Steps:

• 1. Reserve 1/2 cup drained tomatoes; set aside. Blend remaining tomatoes and reserved liquid with beans in medium bowl.
• 2. Spread bean mixture in 8x8-inch glass baking dish or round casserole dish. Top with guacamole.
• 3. Blend together sour cream and seasoning mix in small bowl. Spread over guacamole. Top evenly with layers of cheese, olives, green onions and reserved tomatoes. Chill 2 hours prior to serving. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

Steps:

• To make the bread roll:.
• Combine flour, cream, 2 eggs, yeast, salt, and sugar in the bowl. Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment by adding ingredients and mixing on medium speed until a homogenous dough comes together.
• Transfer dough to a large mixing bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let rise at room temperature until about 1 1/2 times its original size, about 2-4 hours.
• Lightly flour dough and transfer to a floured work surface. Form into a large ball approx 9". Transfer the dough ball to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, tucking the seam underneath. Cover with plastic wrap weighted down with a kitchen towel and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 450°F When ready to bake, beat remaining egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush egg mixture on top of each bun until evenly coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Bake until deep golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
• To assemble the sandwich:.
• Cut the roll in half; remove some of the bread on the bottom portion.
• Add a layer of refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, and pickled red onion.

Steps:

• Reserve 1/2 cup drained tomatoes, set aside.
• Blend remaining tomatoes and reserved juice with beans in small bowl.
• Spread bean-tomato mixture into 8x8 inch baking dish or round casserole dish.
• Top with guacamole.
• Blend sour cream and taco seasoning mix together in small bowl.
• Spread over guacamole.
• Top evenly with layers of cheese, olives, green onions, and reserved tomatoes.
• Chill for 2 hours prior to serving.
• Serve with tortilla chips!

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix taco seasoning with sour cream. Let sit for at least an hour to dissolve the powder or it will be gritty.
• In a 13 x 9 casserole dish, or similarly sized party dish, spread the following layers, taking care not to mix them.
• Refried beans.
• Guacamole.
• Sour cream mixture.
• Cheese.
• Tomatoes.
• Black olives.
• Green onions.
• (If you're using lettuce, put it between the sour cream and cheese.).
• Serve with tortilla chips.