Mexican Layered Appetizer

Submitted by BeachGirl

"This is an instant hit at any party and is lower in fat than most Mexican recipes. Of course, you can make it with the full-fat ingredients if you like. Experiment and add other garnishes, such as sausage, pepperoni, black beans or jalapenos."

 

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

ingredients

• 8 8 ounces neufchatel cheese or 8 ounces cream cheese
• 16 ounces fat-free refried beans or 16 ounces refried beans
• 12 ounces picante sauce, divided (I use Pace's medium Picante)
• 8 ounces nonfat sour cream or 8 ounces sour cream

• GARNISHES

• 1⁄4 cup diced celery (1 stalk)
• 2⁄3 cup cucumber, chopped and drained
• 1 cup diced onions or 1 cup spring onion
• 2 whole tomatoes, finely diced and well-drained
• 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese or 1/2-3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 1⁄4 cup sliced green olives or 1/4 cup black olives (optional)

directions

1. Soften cream cheese and spread in a round glass baking dish.
2. Mix 6 tbs picante sauce with the refried beans.
3. Spread over cream cheese.
4. Spread sour cream over refried beans.
5. Spoon remainder of picante sauce over sour cream.
6. Sprinkle onions, celery and cucumbers over dish.
7. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
8. Garnish with diced (well-drained) tomatoes.
9. ***Ifusing sliced olives, sprinkle over tomatoes.
10. Serve with corn chips or tostatoes.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

I served this to my family and friends and they all scarfed it up! We used tortilla chips and potato chips. Thanks for a tasty dip!!! 8}

 

[skinny marie]

Great dip!!! I made it for the 4th weekend and it was gone in what seemed like seconds. Thanks for a great recipie.