A colorful Tex-Mex appetizer with layers of beans, guacamole, cheeses, and fresh toppings.
# What You Need:
→ Base Layer
01 - 1 (15 oz) can refried beans
02 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
→ Guacamole Layer
03 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
04 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 cup diced red onion
07 - 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
→ Sour Cream Layer
08 - 1 cup sour cream
→ Salsa Layer
09 - 1 cup chunky salsa, drained of excess liquid
→ Cheese Layer
10 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Toppings
12 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
13 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
14 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions
→ For Serving
15 - Tortilla chips
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine refried beans with taco seasoning in a medium bowl. Spread mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch serving dish.
02 - Mash avocados with lime juice and salt. Fold in diced red onion and tomato. Spread guacamole evenly over the bean layer.
03 - Spread sour cream in an even layer over the guacamole, ensuring complete coverage.
04 - Spread drained salsa over the sour cream layer. Work carefully to prevent the layers from mixing.
05 - Distribute shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the salsa layer.
06 - Arrange sliced black olives in an even layer over the cheese.
07 - Sprinkle shredded lettuce and chopped green onions over the top as the final layer.
08 - Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping.
