Mexican Layered Appetizer

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Dive into the irresistible flavors of this Mexican Layered Appetizer, a crowd-pleasing party favorite that's as easy to prepare as it is delicious! This no-cook recipe layers zesty refried beans mixed with taco seasoning, a creamy blend of sour cream and cream cheese, tangy salsa, and fresh toppings like crisp shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and green onions. Finished with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, this vibrant dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute gatherings. Serve it chilled alongside a crunchy bag of tortilla chips, and let this colorful, flavor-packed dip become the star of your next fiesta!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
• 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 8 oz, softened cream cheese
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup sliced black olives
• 0.5 cup diced green onions
• 1 bag tortilla chips

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the refried beans and taco seasoning mix. Stir until well blended.

2. In another mixing bowl, beat together the sour cream and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

3. Spread the seasoned refried beans evenly on the bottom of a large serving dish or platter.

4. Spread the sour cream and cream cheese mixture evenly over the layer of refried beans.

5. Spoon the salsa over the sour cream and cream cheese layer, spreading it evenly.

6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the salsa layer.

7. Top with shredded lettuce, followed by an even layer of diced tomatoes.

8. Finish the dish by sprinkling sliced black olives and diced green onions on top.

9. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

10. Serve chilled with tortilla chips on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (260.1g)

Calories		507
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		33.6 g	43%
	Saturated Fat	14.8 g	74%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3 g
Cholesterol		61 mg	20%
Sodium		947 mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate		42.9 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	6.8 g	24%
	Total Sugars	6.5 g
Protein		13.0 g	26%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		265 mg	20%
Iron		2.9 mg	16%
Potassium		525 mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2410 cal (57.4%%)

Protein: 416 cal (9.9%%)

Carbs: 1372 cal (32.7%%)