Appetizers
Seven-Layer Bean Dip

Description
Every host or hostess knows that it just isn’t a party if you don’t have 7-layer bean dip on hand. This creamy, spicy, flavorful taco dip with cream cheese is a celebration on a platter! We like to think of this as the ultimate 7-layer dip recipe because it's packed with everyone’s favorite Tex-Mex ingredients (like shredded cheese and refried beans), all in one handily dippable space. Serve your 7-layer dip with blue corn tortilla chips or your chip of choice for the perfect amount of crunch.
Ingredients:
- 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Traditional Refried Beans
- 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
- 1 cup thick & chunky salsa
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
- 1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained (1/2 cup)
- 1 medium tomato, diced (3/4 cup)
- Food Should Taste Good™ blue corn tortilla chips, as desired
Directions:
- In medium bowl, mix refried beans and taco seasoning mix. Spread mixture on large platter.
- In another medium bowl, mix cream cheese and chiles. Carefully spread over bean mixture.
- Top with salsa, lettuce, cheese, olives and tomato. Refrigerate until serving time. Serve with tortilla chips.