TACO DIP DRAGON

Taco Dip Dragon image

Knights are sure to clamor for this mythical monster. Refried beans are spread into a dragon shape and sprinkled with tempting toppings. Tortilla chip "scales" line its back while red pepper "flames" blaze from its mouth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1 cup guacamole
2 cups torn lettuce
1 whole ripe olive
Dragon Dippers or purchased tortilla chips
1/2 medium sweet red pepper

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the beans and taco seasoning. Cut a large hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; fill with bean mixture. Trace a dragon shape (about 16x10 in.) onto waxed paper (see diagram below); cut out. Place pattern on an 18x12-in. covered board. Pipe bean mixture around pattern. Remove pattern. Pipe remaining bean mixture within dragon outline; spread to fill. , Set aside 1 tablespoon sour cream. Spread remaining sour cream over bean mixture. Top with cheese, tomatoes, olives, guacamole and lettuce. For the eye, spoon reserved sour cream onto head; top with the olive., Place Dragon Dippers along back and top of head. With a sharp knife, cut red pepper into a flame shape (see diagram); position below mouth. Serve with additional dippers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.