B's Taco Dip (Meatless)

I honestly believe that this dip is the reason I get invited to get-togethers. It is extremely versatile - you can add just about any veggies you want. I've added olives (not my fave, just cuz I don't like them), jalapenos, and cilantro (delicious if you like it!) and avocado all to rave reviews. By the time you've made it once, you will easily be able to take liberties to adjust it to your taste. Enjoy! Comment with any feedback or tweeking you may have done! Served with tortilla chips. My rule of thumb is one bag of chips per pan.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 Pan

Ingredients

• 8  ounces cream cheese (the standard "brick")
• 8  ounces sour cream
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) packet  taco seasoning mix
• 4  ounces  taco sauce (I like La Victoria Red, Medium)
• 2  cups  chopped or shredded lettuce
• 1⁄2 cup chopped tomato
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green onion
• 2  cups  shredded  taco cheese or 2  cups cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, microwave cream cheese just to soften.
2. Add sour cream and taco seasoning mix to softened cream cheese. Blend the mixture well and try to get out all the lumps. Using an electric mixer makes it a much easier task, but I usually just stir it manually.
3. Spread mixture into the bottom of an inch-deep baking sheet.
4. Pour taco sauce over the top, spreading it lightly with the bottom of a spoon to cover entire mixture.
5. Top with remaining ingredients. The order I use is: lettuce, tomato, onion, then cheese. Of course, you can do what you want but it looks really nice when the cheese is on the very top.