Mexican Layered Appetizer Recipe

Name: Mexican Layered Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 8 ounces neufchatel cheese or 8 ounces cream cheese; 16 ounces fat-free refried beans or 16 ounces refried beans; 12 ounces picante sauce, divided (I use Pace's medium Picante); 8 ounces nonfat sour cream or 8 ounces sour cream; GARNISHES; 1/4 cup diced celery (1 stalk); 2/3 cup cucumber, chopped and drained; 1 cup diced onions or 1 cup spring onion; 2 whole tomatoes, finely diced and well-drained; 1/2 - 3/4 cup shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese or 1/2-3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup sliced green olives or 1/4 cup black olives (optional)

Servings: persons

8 8 ounces neufchatel cheese or 8 ounces cream cheese
16 ounces fat-free refried beans or 16 ounces refried beans
12 ounces picante sauce, divided (I use Pace's medium Picante)
8 ounces nonfat sour cream or 8 ounces sour cream
GARNISHES
1/4 cup diced celery (1 stalk)
2/3 cup cucumber, chopped and drained
1 cup diced onions or 1 cup spring onion
2 whole tomatoes, finely diced and well-drained
1/2 - 3/4 cup shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese or 1/2-3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced green olives or 1/4 cup black olives (optional)

1
Soften cream cheese and spread in a round glass baking dish.
2
Mix 6 tbs picante sauce with the refried beans.
3
Spread over cream cheese.
4
Spread sour cream over refried beans.
5
Spoon remainder of picante sauce over sour cream.
6
Sprinkle onions, celery and cucumbers over dish.
7
Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
8
Garnish with diced (well-drained) tomatoes.
9
***Ifusing sliced olives, sprinkle over tomatoes.
10
Serve with corn chips or tostatoes.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 8 ounces neufchatel cheese or 8 ounces cream cheese, 16 ounces fat-free refried beans or 16 ounces refried beans, 12 ounces picante sauce, divided (I use Pace's medium Picante), 8 ounces nonfat sour cream or 8 ounces sour cream, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Layered Appetizer

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