Layered Tex-Mex appetizer with beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, olives, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for sharing.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Base
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
# Directions:
01 - Combine refried beans with taco seasoning in a medium bowl. Spread mixture evenly across the bottom of a shallow 9x13-inch serving dish.
02 - Mash avocados with lime juice and salt in a separate bowl. 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 - Spoon drained salsa over the sour cream, taking care not to disturb the layers beneath.
05 - Evenly distribute shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses 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 olives as the final layer.
08 - Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping.
