Mexican Layer Dip Recipe

Name: Mexican Layer Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fat-free refried beans; 3/4 cup chili with beans; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream; 3/4 cup chunky salsa; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon onion flakes; 1/2 cup lettuce, shredded; 2 tablespoons tomatoes, diced; 2 tablespoons green bell peppers, diced; 2 tablespoons white onions, diced; 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or favorite cheese)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup fat-free refried beans
3/4 cup chili with beans
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
3/4 cup chunky salsa
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon onion flakes
1/2 cup lettuce, shredded
2 tablespoons tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons green bell peppers, diced
2 tablespoons white onions, diced
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or favorite cheese)

1
In small saucepan, combine refried beans, chili with beans, chili powder, and cinnamon. Combine well and heat through.
2
Spread in bottom of pie plate. Dollop sour cream on top of first layer and spread evenly.
3
In small saucepan, combine salsa, garlic powder, dried cilantro, and onion flakes.
4
Dollop on top of sour cream of spread evenly.
5
Layer lettuce on top of salsa.
6
Combine diced tomatoes, pepper, and onion. (Use more or less of the three as long as the total amount comes between 1/4 cup and 6 tbsp).
7
Top lettuce with the tomato, pepper, and onion.
8
Top the veggies with the cheese.
9
Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the sides bubble. The cheese does not need to melt on top. Dig in!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup fat-free refried beans, 3/4 cup chili with beans, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Mexican Layer Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mexican Layer Dip

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