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Festive Bean Spread



"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."
Original recipe yield: 1 3-layer dish.
Servings:
18

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 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

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.