Bean Dip Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥄 Servings: 12
🍽️ Yield: 12-inch dish
Description:
Indulge in this savory Bean Dip recipe, perfect for any Tex-Mex or Southwestern U.S.-inspired gathering or potluck. With its creamy texture and zesty flavors, this easy-to-make dish will tantalize your taste buds in less than 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those last-minute entertaining needs.
Ingredients:
- 1 can (about 15 ounces) pinto beans
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 3 ripe avocados
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
Instructions:
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Prepare the Bean Layer:
- Start by draining and rinsing the pinto beans thoroughly. Then, in a mixing bowl, mash the beans using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
- Season the mashed beans with salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce, ensuring they are well incorporated.
- Spread the seasoned mashed beans evenly onto a 12-inch serving dish, creating the first layer of your dip.
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Create the Avocado Layer:
- Cut the ripe avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop out the flesh into another mixing bowl.
- Add lemon juice and salt to the avocado flesh, and mash until smooth, creating a creamy avocado mixture.
- Spread
the mashed avocado mixture over the bean layer, ensuring an even distribution across the dish.
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Prepare the Creamy Topping:
- In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and taco seasoning, stirring until the seasoning is fully incorporated into the creamy mixture.
- Once mixed, carefully spread the sour cream mixture over the avocado layer, covering it completely.
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Top with Delicious Toppings:
- Sprinkle the chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced ripe olives evenly over the creamy layer, adding a burst of color and flavor to your bean dip creation.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Your delectable Bean Dip is now ready to be served! Accompany it with your favorite tortilla chips or vegetable crudites for dipping.
- Dive into each flavorful layer, savoring the creamy textures and zesty undertones that make this dip a crowd-pleaser at any gathering or party.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 297.4
- Fat Content: 18.1g
- Saturated Fat: 6.6g
- Cholesterol: 24.8mg
- Sodium: 373.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 25.4g
- Fiber: 10.7g
- Sugar: 2.1g
- Protein: 11.6g
Notes:
- For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to customize the toppings according to your liking. Add jalapenos, cilantro, or diced bell peppers for an extra burst of flavor.
- This Bean Dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to 24 hours before serving. Just add the fresh toppings right before serving for the best presentation.
With its creamy bean and avocado layers, topped with a flavorful creamy mixture and vibrant toppings, this Bean Dip recipe is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or potluck. Enjoy the delightful flavors and share the love with each delicious bite!
