Eight Layer Dip Recipes

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• For the refried beans, in a medium skillet over medium heat, add the chopped bacon and render until crisp, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon and reserve. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease from the skillet.
• Return the skillet to medium heat and add the beans, green chiles, cumin and hot sauce to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, taste and add more cumin or hot sauce if desired. Reserve.
• For the pico de gallo, in a medium bowl, mix together the cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice and a pinch of salt. Taste, adjust the seasoning and reserve.
• For the guacamole, scoop the avocado into a medium bowl. Add a pinch of salt, the remaining lime juice, 1/4 cup of the pico de gallo and 2 tablespoons of the juices from the bottom of the bowl. Mix together, taste and adjust the seasoning.
• In a glass dish, begin layering in the following order: refried beans, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, black olives, cotija, bacon and pico de gallo to finish. Enjoy.

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• In a medium bowl, combine beans, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish. Top with sour cream, cheese, chiles, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

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• Make the refried black-eyed peas: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute 30 seconds. Add the black-eyed peas, vegetable stock, chili powder and cumin. Mash the mixture with a potato masher. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Make the guacamole: Peel, pit and mash the avocados in a medium bowl. Add the lime juice, onion, cilantro, hot sauce, salt and garlic. Mash to desired consistency.
• To finish: Layer the refried black-eyed peas in eight 6-ounce jars, followed by the guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, green onions, tomatoes and olives. Serve with the tortilla strip chips.

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• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add half of the onion and the garlic and cook, stirring, until soft and just begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring, until the oil is brick red, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and stir until just warmed through, remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
• Whisk together the sour cream, cilantro, lime juice and zest in a small bowl. Toss together the corn and pepper in another small bowl.
• Layer the dip in a medium, straight-sided 3-quart glass trifle bowl or your favorite serving dish. Spread the cornbread on the bottom, then top, in even layers, with the tomatoes, beans, cheese, cilantro-lime sour cream, chicken chili, the remaining chopped onions and the corn-pepper mixture.
• Wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or overnight. Serve with chips for dipping.

Steps:

• Spread unheated beans in the bottom of a 9x11 size glass dish or glass baking pan.
• Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the beans.
• Spoon on guacamole and spread evenly.
• In a separate dish, mix together the taco seasoning and the sour cream until well blended.
• Spoon this sour cream mixture over the guacamole and spread around evenly.
• Sprinkle cheese on top of these layers until you have a complete "layer" of cheese.
• Drain the cans of black olives and sprinkle them evenly on top of the cheese.
• Do the same with the green onions, and then finally with the diced tomatoes.
• Cover tightly and chill in refrigerator for about 2 hours.
• Now, invite a few friends over, set it on the table with some tortilla chips, and watch it disappear!
• This dish will keep for about a week if tightly covered in the refrigerator.
• Combine a few spoonfuls of this dip with taco meat and place in tortillas or taco shells for an amazing ready to eat meal!

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• Mix together cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, Worcestershire sauce and garlic salt.
• Spoon onto serving platter, about 1 inch thick.
• Mix together avocado, lemon juice, Tabasco and garlic salt.
• Spread over cream cheese.
• Sprinkle over baby shrimps, pour salsa all over this.
• Spread a layer of each remaining ingredient in order listed.
• Refrigerate for about an hour, then remove about half an hour before serving.
• Serve with thick corn chips and knives to spread.

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• Spread hummus on 9-inch serving plate. Sprinkle evenly with remaining ingredients and refrigerate until serving time.