How to Make the best Taco Dip in 10 minutes

Don't forget the green chiles for heat.

There is a reason taco dip is a mainstay at parties: it's a tasty snack, and it's easy to make. Most taco dip recipes have similar ingredients thrown together. You can whip up the best version in just 10 minutes by making a few quick modifications to Betty Crocker's Seven Layer Bean Dip. The original recipe is highly rated on the Betty Crocker website, with more than 250 reviewers giving it 4.5 "spoons" out of a possible 5.

Things You'll Need

• Mixing bowl
• Serving platter or baking dish
• Wooden spoons
• 16-oz. can refried beans
• Small package of taco seasoning
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 4.5-oz.-can canned chopped (or fresh) green chiles
• 2 c. shredded bagged lettuce
• 2 c. shredded bagged Mexican or cheddar cheese
• Small or medium diced tomato
• 2.25-oz.-can black olives (optional)
• 4.5-oz.-jar of salsa (optional)
• Dipping chips

Instructions

1. Mix the taco seasoning and green chiles with the refried beans in a bowl, using a wooden spoon. Spread evenly over the bottom of your serving platter or baking dish.

2. Whip the softened cream cheese with a wooden spoon and layer it across the top of the bean mixture.

3. Sprinkle a bag of preshredded lettuce as the next layer to save time. Alternatively, chop 2 c. of iceberg lettuce. Add salsa on top of the lettuce if you prefer a spicier, juicier dip.

4. Layer the remaining ingredients evenly over the lettuce: diced tomatoes, cheese and black olives. Leave black olives off half the dip (if you wish) for your guests who prefer it without them.

5. Chill until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips -- pop them in the microwave for 15 seconds to make the snack even more satisfying.

References

• Betty Crocker: Seven-Layer Bean Dip