Festive Bean Spread recipe

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pint sour cream
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Nutrition Info

169.8 calories
carbohydrate: 9 g
cholesterol: 32 mg
fat: 11.8 g
fiber: 2.1 g
protein: 7.4 g
saturatedFat: 7.3 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 432.6 mg
sugar: 1.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. First (bottom) layer: mix together beans, salsa, cumin, and garlic powder, and spread on large, flat serving dish as a thin layer, maybe 1/2 inch thick.

  2. Second (middle) layer: mix together sour cream and taco seasoning, and spread over bean layer.

  3. Third (top) layer: sprinkle the cheese on first, then top with chopped tomatoes and green onions.

  4. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill for about an hour. Serve cold with tortilla chips.

Recipe Yield

1 3-layer dish

Recipe Note

This is a wonderful appetizer, a bean spread with a Mexican taste. It looks very festive with the red and green toppings, and it's easy to put together. Your guests will be asking for the recipe, so keep it handy ! The two cheeses can be substituted with one 3-cup package shredded taco cheese.

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