FESTIVE BEAN SPREAD

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This is a wonderful appetizer, a bean spread with a Mexican taste. It looks very festive with the red and green toppings, and it's easy to put together. Your guests will be asking for the recipe, so keep it handy ! The two cheeses can be substituted with one 3-cup package shredded taco cheese.

Provided by Lisa Garchow

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pint sour cream
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

First (bottom) layer: mix together beans, salsa, cumin, and garlic powder, and spread on large, flat serving dish as a thin layer, maybe 1/2 inch thick.
Second (middle) layer: mix together sour cream and taco seasoning, and spread over bean layer.
Third (top) layer: sprinkle the cheese on first, then top with chopped tomatoes and green onions.
Cover with plastic wrap, and chill for about an hour. Serve cold with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 432.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g