Recipe: Avocado Taco Dip

 Avocado Taco Dip

This is one of my favorite appetizers!  I have been making this many years.

Layer One:

1 can (16 ounces) refried beans

Layer Two:

1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

2/3 cup mayonnaise

1 envelope taco seasoning

Layer Three:

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained

Layer Four:

4 medium ripe avocados, halved, pitted and peeled

2 teaspoons lime juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Toppings:

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato

1 can black olives, drained and sliced

Tortilla chips...lime tortilla chips go great with this dip!

Directions:

Spread beans in a shallow 2-1/2-qt. dish. In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and taco seasoning; spread over beans. Sprinkle with chilies. In a bowl, mash avocados with lime juice, salt and garlic powder. Spread over the chilies. Sprinkle with the cheese, onions, tomato and olives. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips. 

Yield: 12-14 servings.