Classic 7-Layer Dip
Description
A classic dip with layers of refried beans, salsa, shredded cheese, and olives freshened up with fresh lime juice and homemade guacamole.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) can refried beans (traditional variety)
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1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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Salt
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3 avocados, halved, pitted, flesh spooned out
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 cup salsa (drain to equal 1 cup if salsa is especially runny)
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3/4 cup sliced canned black olives, drained
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1 cup grated pepper Jack cheese
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1/2 cup thin sliced scallion greens, green part only
Directions
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Mix beans, chiles, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. In a second small bowl, mash avocados with a fork; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to make guacamole. In a third small bowl, mix sour cream and mayonnaise.
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Spread bean mixture, then guacamole, then sour cream mixture, and finally salsa over the bottom of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or similar size pan. Sprinkle with olives, then cheese. (Dip can be covered and refrigerated up to 2 days) To serve, sprinkle with green onions.