Festive Bean Spread
Description
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.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
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1 cup salsa
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 pint sour cream
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1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
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1 bunch green onions, chopped
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2 tomatoes, chopped
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2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
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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.
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Second (middle) layer: mix together sour cream and taco seasoning, and spread over bean layer.
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Third (top) layer: sprinkle the cheese on first, then top with chopped tomatoes and green onions.
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Cover with plastic wrap, and chill for about an hour. Serve cold with tortilla chips.