Recipe: Mexican Dip
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Total Time: 20 minutes
🍴 Cuisine: Mexican
🔍 Keywords: Quick and Easy, < 30 Minutes
🥘 Description:
This Mexican Dip is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for family gatherings or any occasion that calls for delicious snacks. With layers of creamy goodness and zesty flavors, it’s a dish that disappears fast! While the recipe includes olives and jalapenos, feel free to customize it to your taste preferences. Serve with crispy tortilla chips and watch it disappear!
📝 Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sour cream | 1 cup |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 cup |
| Green onion | 1 |
| Chopped tomato | 1/2 |
| Black olives | 1 – 2 |
| Jalapenos | Optional |
| Taco seasoning | To taste |
| Bean dip | As needed |
| Guacamole | As needed |
| Tortilla chips | As needed |
🔪 Instructions:
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Prepare the Sour Cream Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream with taco seasoning. Stir well until the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the sour cream. For optimal flavor, prepare this mixture in advance and allow it to chill in the refrigerator for a few hours to let the flavors meld.
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Layering: Use a large, round platter for this step. A spatula works best for spreading each layer evenly. Begin by layering the following ingredients in the specified order:
a. Bean Dip: Spread a generous layer of bean dip on the bottom of the platter.
b. Guacamole: Add a layer of guacamole on top of the bean dip, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
c. Sour Cream Mixture: Spread the prepared sour cream mixture over the guacamole layer, ensuring it reaches the edges of the platter.
d. Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sour cream mixture, covering it completely.
e. Green Onions: Chop the green onion and sprinkle it over the cheese layer, adding a pop of freshness and color.
f. Chopped Tomatoes: Scatter chopped tomatoes over the green onions, enhancing the dip with juicy sweetness.
g. Black Olives: If using, slice the black olives and distribute them over the chopped tomatoes for a briny flavor.
h. Jalapenos: Optionally, add sliced jalapenos for a spicy kick. Adjust the amount according to your preference.
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Serving: Arrange tortilla chips around the edge of the platter, ready for dipping. Serve immediately and watch as your guests dive into this irresistible Mexican Dip!
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
This Mexican Dip pairs perfectly with a variety of accompaniments. Serve alongside additional tortilla chips, fresh vegetables for dipping, or even warm flour tortillas for a DIY taco experience. For added indulgence, top the dip with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro before serving.
👨🍳 Chef’s Tips:
- Customize the dip according to your taste preferences by adding or omitting ingredients. For a vegetarian version, omit the black olives or substitute them with sliced bell peppers or corn kernels.
- To make this dip ahead of time, prepare all the layers separately and assemble just before serving to prevent the chips from becoming soggy.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties such as Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for a unique flavor twist.
- For a healthier alternative, use low-fat sour cream and cheese, and serve with baked tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.
📊 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 96.7
- Fat: 8.8g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Cholesterol: 22.4mg
- Sodium: 82.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 1.2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Protein: 3.6g
Enjoy your flavorful Mexican Dip and create unforgettable moments with friends and family! 🎉
