Legendary Seven Layer Dip

We had a couple people over this weekend to watch the games so I decided it was a good time to whip up my legendary seven layer dip.  This is a super easy recipe which I can guarantee will make you the hit of any party.  

If you want to save a few steps you can buy the guacamole already made from Whole Foods or another store that sells fresh made guacamole.  The factory made guacamole tend to be bitter and will ruin the dip so check the ingredients to ensure it's made without preservatives or mayonnaise.  

The Seven Layer Dip

1 16 oz can fat free refried beans

Guacamole (recipe below)

1 package taco seasoning

1 16 oz carton light sour cream

1 ½ cups Mexican blend 2% cheese

1 cup tomatoes diced

½ cup sliced black olives

½ cup sliced pickled jalapenos

Make Guacamole.  Mix taco seasoning with sour cream.  Layer ingredients in order listed above in a 9 inch pie pan or a wide shallow bowl.  Serve with Tostitos Baked Scoops.

Guacamole:

2 very ripe hass avocados

¼ cup minced onion

 1/3 cup fresh cilantro minced

1 large glove garlic minced

½ a fresh jalapeno minced

½ teaspoon chili powder

¼ teaspoon cumin

dash of cayenne pepper

juice of 1 lime

salt to taste

Using a dough blender mash the avocados with all other ingredients until the desired consistency is reached.    If you don’t have a dough blender you can also use a potato masher or a fork.  

Tip:  If you plan to make guacamole frequently or ever plan to make puff pastry I strongly suggest investing in a dough blender.  They are generally less than $10 and will save your fingers a world of pain if your avocados aren’t quite ripe.