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Cinco de Mayo Seven Layer (plus) Dip
By Thrive Life · 4 servings
15m prep time
5m cook time
by Cindy Suelzle
Such an easy recipe to thrivelize with our wonderful fresher-than-fresh vegetables. Give it a half hour to moisten everything, and serve with taco chips or cornmeal crackers, or whatever you've got.
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Ingredients
- 2 c. THRIVE Instant Refried Beans
- 2 c. Water - may have to add a little more if needed - keep an additional cup handy
- 2 tbsp. Oil - your choice
- 1/2 c. THRIVE Onion Slices
- 1 c. Cream Cheese
- 1 c. THRIVE Sour Cream Powder
- 2 c. Salsa - your Favourite kind
- 1 c. THRIVE Sweet Corn
- 1 c. THRIVE Tomato Dices
- 1/2 c. THRIVE Green Chili Peppers
- 1/2 c. THRIVE Green Bell Peppers
- 1/3 c. THRIVE Green Onions
- 2 c. THRIVE Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3 c. Chopped lettuce
- 3 tbsp. Cilantro
Directions
- in medium sized skillet, saute onion slices in oil over medium to high heat. Substitute chopped onions if you don't have sliced. Lightly toast.
- When onions are aromatic and just lightly golden (happens quick), add instant refried beans and stir to light toast.
- add water to toasting beans and stir to moisten all.
- Continue stirring over medium heat till beans are preferred consistency, adding more water if necessary. Turn beans off and set aside to cool.
- With hand mixer, beat softened cream cheese, slowly adding sour cream till nice and smooth. Set aside.
- Refresh shredded cheddar in plastic container with a lid, using small amount of water. Start with 1/4 cup. Put lid on and gently shake cheese to moisten. Let sit for 5-10 minutes then test. If the cheese isn't moist enough, add a little more water 1Tablespoons at a time. Reseal. Gently shake to moisten. Leave another few minutes and test again. Easier to add more water than remove water, so experiment. Set aside when refreshed.
- Spoon prepared refried beans in a layer to cover the bottom of your flat serving dish.
- Spoon cream cheese / sour cream mixture over top refried beans and smooth it out
- Spoon salsa over top sour cream mixture evenly.
- Sprinkle corn over top salsa
- Sprinkle tomatoes and chili peppers in a lyer over top salsa and corn
- Sprinkle red and green peppers in another layer
- Sprinkle green onions over top.
- Sprinkle refreshed shredded cheddar cheese over top vegies
- Top your layers with a generous portion of chopped lettuce. Cover with lid or plastic wrap and set aside at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Can be made several hours in advance and refrigerated.
- Sprinkle cilantro generously in any layer you prefer. Be very generous if you love cilantro. I sprinkle it over salsa.
- Serve with crackers or taco chips of your choice.