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Avocado Dip
Submitted by:  Sue Case
    

 
 
  Prep Time: approx. 30 Minutes
  

" Make sure your avocados are ripe or this will turn out lumpy. "
 
Ingredients
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 large chopped fresh tomato
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
   
Directions
1  

Spread refried beans evenly on a medium sized serving platter. If the beans are watery, chill for 20 to 30 minutes.
2  

Peel the avocados and remove the pits. In a food processor, blend the avocados with the mayonnaise, sour cream and taco seasoning until smooth. Pour over the refried beans. Top with cheddar cheese. Add lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, green pepper and black olives if desired. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
 
 
Makes 16 servings

 

  
Nutrition at a glance
Servings Per Recipe: 16		 amount per serving
Calories 295  
Protein 11g
Total Fat 21g
Sodium 502mg
Cholesterol 42mg
Carbohydrates 17g
Fiber 5g