Ingredients

  • 3 medium ripe avocados
  • 1 can refried beans or 2 cans jalapeno bean dip
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon pepper
  • 14 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup picante sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 12 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 bunch green onion, with tops,chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 (3 1/2 ounce) cans ripe olives, chopped or 2 cans green chilies,chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method

  • To Assemble: Peel, pit and mash avocados in medium bowl with lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Combine sour cream, mayonnaise and taco seasoning mix in bowl.
  • Spread beans on a large shallow serving platter.
  • Top with seasoned avocado mixture.
  • Layer with picante sauce, then with sour cream mixture.
  • Sprinkle with chopped onions, tomatoes and olives.
  • Cover with shredded cheese.
  • (I sometimes use a mixture of Monterey Jack and Cheddar).
  • Served chilled or room temperature with your favorite tortilla chips.
  • You may substitute 2 cans drained green chilies for the olives.