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AMERICAN FLAG TACO DIP: Perfect for Your 4th of July!

A festive and patriotic taco dip perfect for celebrating the 4th of July.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Mix until smooth and well blended.
  2. Spread the refried beans evenly on the bottom of a large serving dish or platter.
  3. Layer the cream cheese mixture over the refried beans, smoothing it out with a spatula.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  5. Arrange the diced tomatoes in a rectangle shape on the top left corner to resemble the blue field of the flag.
  6. Place the shredded lettuce in a row next to the tomatoes to represent the white stripes of the flag.
  7. Use the sliced black olives to create the stars on the blue field, and place the diced red bell pepper in a line to represent the remaining red stripes.
  8. Top with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions for added freshness and flavor.
  9. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 of the dipCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier dip, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the cream cheese mixture.
  • Substitute the refried beans with black beans for a different flavor and texture.

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