Seven Layer Fiesta Dip 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:

• Reserve 1/2 cup drained tomatoes; set aside. Blend remaining tomatoes and reserved liquid with beans in medium bowl.
• Spread bean mixture in 8x8-inch glass baking dish or round casserole dish. Top with guacamole.
• 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:

• Spread refried beans in a shallow seving dish.
• Mix sour cream and Taco Seasoning Mix until well blended.
• Spread over refried beans.
• Top with cheese, dollops of quacamole, tomato, onions, and olives.
• Serve with tortilla chips.
• Note: you can also use McCormicks Cheesy Taco Seasoning Mix.
• Prepare this with 1 package of McCormick Guacamole Seasoning Mix.

Steps:

• Spread refried beans in shallow serving dish.
• Mix sour cream and Taco Seasoning Mix in small bowl until well blended. Spread over refried beans.
• Top with layers of cheese, guacamole, tomatoes, onions and olives. Serve 7-layer dip with tortilla chips.

Steps:

• Line a 12-cup bundt pan with plastic wrap and press the wrap into the bottom and sides to fit snugly. Put the ground beef, taco seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the grease, transfer to a bowl and let cool for about 15 minutes.
• Put the refried beans in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until warm and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in about 1/3 cup of the sour cream, season with salt and pepper and cook until creamy, 1 minute. Let cool for about 15 minutes.
• Add the ground beef to the bundt pan, then the refried beans. Top with the lettuce. Put the remaining sour cream in a pastry bag and pipe it over the lettuce until completely covered. Top with the tomatoes and gently press to create an even later. Top with the guacamole and cover with plastic wrap, smoothing the sheet on the surface of the guacamole without any air pockets. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Place a large serving dish on top of the bundt pan. Tap the top of the bundt pan several times. Invert the dip onto the serving dish and remove the plastic wrap. Drizzle the salsa con queso on the top and sides of the dip.
• Put the salsa in a small glass and place in the hole in the center of the dip. Place tortilla chips around the dip for serving.

Steps:

• Spread refried beans in shallow serving dish. Mix sour cream and taco seasoning until well blended. Spread over refried beans. Top with cheese, dollops of guacamole, tomato onions, and olives. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes 8 to 10 servings.