Layered Cuban Dip

Submitted by Dancer

"For a delightfully different appetizer, try this colourful layered party dip the next time you are entertaining a crowd."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 12-15

ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 jar thick & chunky salsa (medium or hot)
• 1⁄4 cup raisins (plumped in hot water)
• 1 cup light cream cheese spread, softened
• 1⁄2 cup nonfat sour cream
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped green onion
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped pimiento or 1/4 cup red pepper

directions

1. Brown ground beef with seasonings for 5 minutes on high in large skillet.
2. Drain off fat and blot well with paper towel.
3. (This is important to final appearance of recipe).
4. Add salsa and raisins and cook 5 minutes on low.
5. Meanwhile, combine cream cheese and sour cream and spread over a serving plate that has an edge.
6. Top with hot beef mixture, well-drained pineapple, chopped green onions and pimiento.
7. Serve immediately (or chill and serve) with rice crackers or sliced pita/flatbread.

Reviews

[darcyh5]

DH was not sure about the raisins, so I just didnt tell him they were in there. I took it to a party and it went over very well. One lady asked me, "who made that dip"? And I told her I did, she said it was the best dip she'd had in a long time. A few hours later, she told me again how much she liked it. There was a little left over (I have picky friends) and sent it home with the 'admirer'.

 

[MacChef]

I have made this recipe several times and everyone really enjoyed it! A great mix of savory with a little sweet.

 

[susan7]

I needed an appetizer for a get together with a Cuban theme and decided to try this even though it sounded a bit strange. Everyone loved it and requested the recipe. I made it as shown and can't think of a way toimprove on it. It's perfect as is.