Manda's Seven Layer Taco Dip

Prep time: 30 min
Servings: 16
Yield: 16 servings

Description

A classic and fresh layered dip has refried black beans, fresh tomatoes and avocados, and salsa, all topped with cheese, lettuce, and pickled jalapenos. Bring lots of chips!

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese at room temperature
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (1 ounce) packet dry taco seasoning mix
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can refried black beans
1 1/4 cups salsa
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1/3 cup pickled jalapeno pepper slices

Directions

1 With a handheld or standing mixer, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning in bowl until light and fluffy; set aside.
2 In a separate bowl, stir together the cherry tomatoes, avocados, red onion, lime juice, salt, and black pepper; set aside.
3 Spread the refried black beans out into the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish in an even layer. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the black beans; top with layers of salsa, Mexican cheese blend, lettuce, cherry tomato mixture, and jalapeno slices.
4 Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving time. Serve cold or at room temperature.