How to Make an Avocado Dip

Avocado dip doesn't have to be guacamole. Adding some avocado to your regular dip or salsa recipe can be beneficial to your health and your taste buds.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 avocados
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 package taco seasoning mix
• 2 16-oz. cans of refried beans
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup lettuce
• 1 large fresh tomato
• 2 green onions
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup black olives
• Serving platter
• Chili powder
• Food processor
• Tortilla chips
• Scallions (optional)
• Fresh basil (optional)
• Parsley (optional)

1. Prepare your ingredients. Shred the lettuce into fine pieces. Chop the tomato, onion and green peppers and thinly slice the olives. Peel and pit the avocados.

2. Spread the refried beans on a serving platter. If you want to add chili powder to make the dip spicier, mix them into the beans before you spread them. Place the uncovered platter into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to get rid of any excess moisture.

3. Blend the avocados, taco seasoning, sour cream and mayonnaise in a food processor until the mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture onto the bean-covered platter, making sure you have created an even layer. If your platter is shallow, you can refrigerate the avocado mixture until it firms up a bit, then mound it on top of the beans.

4. Sprinkle the dip with the cheddar cheese, lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, green pepper and black olives. Scallions, fresh basil and parsley also are a good toppings for this dip. The dip is still tasty without any toppings, if you prefer it that way.

5. Refrigerate the avocado dip until about 10 minutes before you want to serve it. Serve this dip with hefty tortilla chips. You will need thick chips to scoop up both layers.

Tips & Warnings

• Thicken this dip by adding half of the mayonnaise and sour cream called for in this recipe. You also can add more avocados to create a thicker dip.
• Make your avocado dip up to 2 days before your party or event. If you choose to store this dip, try to put it in a resealable plastic container or cover it very securely with plastic wrap.
• Don't omit the mayonnaise and sour cream in this recipe. They help smooth out the dip. If you need a replacement, you can use a can of condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted, or a similar amount of plain yogurt.

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