Touchdown Taco Dip

This is probably my all-time favorite dip.  It's actually a Pampered Chef recipe I got from my friend, Stephanie, years ago after she made it for her party. 

Your family will love it....and not just during football season!  ;)

Touch Down Taco Dip

Ingredients:

1 can Refried beans (or this homemade recipe) 
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
2-3 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 cup (1 ounce) shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
2-3 green onions with tops, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
1-2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Additional sour cream (optional)


Directions:

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread beans over bottom of 10 x 10 or oval baking dish. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix and garlic pressed with Garlic Press; mix well.

2.Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over beans. Grate cheddar cheese over top. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

3.Dice tomato and thinly slice green onions. Slice olives. Finely chop cilantro. Sprinkle tomato, onions, olives and cilantro over dip. Garnish with additional sour cream, if desired.

Yield: 8-12 servings


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