Five Layer Mezze Dip Recipes

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 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.

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!

FIVE-LAYER MEXICAN DIP

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix refried beans and salsa. On 12- or 13-inch serving plate or pizza pan, spread bean mixture in thin layer.
• Spread sour cream over bean mixture, leaving about 1-inch border of beans around edge. Spread guacamole over sour cream, leaving border of sour cream showing.
• Sprinkle cheese over guacamole. Sprinkle onions over cheese. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.