Tex-mex Dip

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe avocados
• 1 can refried beans or 2 cans jalapeno bean dip
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup picante sauce
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 package taco seasoning mix
• 1 bunch green onion, with tops,chopped (about 1 cup)
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped

• 2 (3 1/2 ounce) cans ripe olives, chopped or 2 cans green chilies,chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   To Assemble: Peel, pit and mash avocados in medium bowl with lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Combine sour cream, mayonnaise and taco seasoning mix in bowl.

3. 3

   Spread beans on a large shallow serving platter.

4. 4

   Top with seasoned avocado mixture.

5. 5

   Layer with picante sauce, then with sour cream mixture.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with chopped onions, tomatoes and olives.

7. 7

   Cover with shredded cheese.

8. 8

   (I sometimes use a mixture of Monterey Jack and Cheddar).

9. 9

   Served chilled or room temperature with your favorite tortilla chips.

10. 10

    You may substitute 2 cans drained green chilies for the olives.