Five Layer Mezze Dip Recipes

7-LAYER GREEK MEZE DIP

Steps:

• For the bulgur: Bring 1/3 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan; add the bulgur, season with salt and simmer over low heat, covered, until tender, 10 minutes. Add the olive oil and fluff with a fork; let cool.
• For the grilled vegetables: Slice the eggplant and zucchini lengthwise 1/2 inch thick. Toss with olive oil and salt in a large bowl. Cook on a grill pan over medium-high heat, turning, until tender, about 8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
• For the tomatoes: Toss together the tomatoes, mint, parsley, onion, olive oil and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
• For the tzatziki: Combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Spread the hummus in the bottom of a 2-quart bowl or small trifle dish. Top with the chopped olives. Add the chopped grilled vegetables, then the tzatziki. Top with the cooked bulgur, then the tomato mixture. Crumble the feta in an even layer over the top. Scoop out the dip with a big spoon and serve with the pita chips.

5 LAYER MEXICAN DIP

Steps:

• Heat refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave oven until hot, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Spread beans onto the bottom of a serving platter; refrigerate until the beans are cooled completely, about 10 minutes.
• Spread guacamole in a layer atop the beans. Spread sour cream atop the guacamole. Sprinkle cheese over the sour cream; top with tomatoes.
• Cover platter with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.

5 LAYER DIP

Steps:

• Pre heat the oven at 400 degrees.
• Take a 9 inch pie plate and spread the cream cheese on the bottom.
• Next spread the refied beans on top of the cream cheese.
• Spread the salsa on top of the refried beans.
• Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the salsa.
• Finally sprinkle the black olives on top of the shredded cheese.
• Bake in the pre heated oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

FIVE LAYER MEXICAN DIP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until they soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more.
• Put half of the onion mixture into a food processor with the black beans, chipotle pepper, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, cumin, water and salt. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
• Add the corn to the skillet with the remaining onion mixture and cook for about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro leaves.
• In a small bowl mash the avocado with the remaining lime juice. In a medium bowl toss together the tomatoes, scallion and jalapeno, if using. Season tomato mixture with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Spread the black bean dip into the bottom of an 8 by 8 glass baking or serving dish. Top with the corn mixture, spreading it out to form a single layer over the beans, repeat with the avocado, then the tomatoes. Top with cheese. Serve with baked chips.

5-LAYER MEXICAN DIP OR NACHOS SUPREME

Steps:

• In a 13 x 9-inch glass serving dish, spread the refried beans.
• Mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise and seasoning mix. Spread this on top of the beans.
• Put on a layer of the chopped green chiles (both cans). Note: You may substitute 8 ounces of chunky salsa for the chopped green chiles.
• Mix together the diced avocados, lemon juice, salt and garlic powder. Spread this on top of the green chiles.
• Mix together the shredded cheese, green onions, chopped tomatoes and chopped olives. Sprinkle this on top. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
• May be served right away, or cover and chill for up to 24 hours. -OR-, to serve hot:, bake at 350 degrees F until hot and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
• Serve with warm tortilla chips (we like Tortilla Scoops).
• TO MAKE NACHOS SUPREME:.
• Layer dip with tortilla chips and sliced carne asada steak, pollo asada, seasoned ground beef, or shredded chicken; top with extra shredded cheese and diced green chiles. Bake or microwave briefly until heated through and the cheese has melted. Enjoy!