What's Cooking? Seven Layer Taco Dip

This classic won't weigh you down like store-bought versions, which can be impossible to sink a chip through. The secret to seven penetrable layers is lightening the load with sour cream.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
• 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups salsa
• 1 1/2 cups prepared guacamole
• 1/2 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 3 - 6 scallions, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar or Mexican-style cheese blend
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Preparation:

• In a medium bowl, mix the taco seasoning mix and refried beans with 1/4 cup of sour cream. Spread the mixture in a large serving dish.
• Mix the remaining sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Drop mixture in dollops over the refried beans and gently smooth dollops together.
• Drop guacamole in dollops over the sour cream layer and gently smooth dollops together.
• Drain salsa in a colander. Spread a layer of drained salsa over the guacamole layer.
• Place a layer of lettuce and scallions over the salsa.
• Top with cheese and garnish with black olives. Serve with tortilla chips or Scoops.

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