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

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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.