Ah, the classic taco dip. Everyone seems to have a unique variation on the legendary layered goodness of this colorful appetizer.
Taco dip is a layered dip, usually served with tortilla chips or vegetables. Recipes have no restrictive rules; if you can put it in a taco, you can put in a dip. It’s quick and easy to make, perfect for a get-together with friends.
Here is a basic taco dip recipe and optional homemade taco seasoning. Use additional layers or ingredients –— such as lettuce, refried beans, green onions or salsa — to please your personal culinary palette.
CLASSICALLY DELICIOUS TACO DIP
Start to finish: 20 minutes
Servings: 10 to 15
1 avocado, peeled without the pit
1 ½ cup sour cream
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade seasoning, see recipe below)
I cup shredded cheese
1 can black olives (sliced)
2 fresh tomatoes (diced)
Mash the avocado in a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise. Mix together with a spatula until well blended. Pour the mixture into a 9 inch pie dish and spread out.
Mix 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise and the taco seasoning packet in bowl. Spread over the top of the first layer in the pie dish.
Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese over the second layer, followed by a layer of sliced olives and diced tomatoes. Wa-la! You have created a delicious appetizer.
SPICE IS NICE TACO
SEASONING
Start to finish: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Mix all ingredients together. Spiciness can be kicked up or mellowed down by adding or subtracting the amounts of cumin and chili powder.
