Combine layers of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, tomatoes, and olives to make this quick and festive American Flag Taco Dip!
Taco dip is a must-have for summer barbecues! This Patriotic American Flag Taco Dip consists of layers of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and topped with olives, mozzarella cheese, and tomatoes. Of course, you can easily swap out or add your favorite taco ingredients to your liking! It's such an easy recipe and is a go-to side dish or snack that is always a hit at our Memorial Day and 4th of July parties.
This American Flag Taco Dip is the perfect 4th of July or Memorial Day snack! Here's what you'll need to make this simple recipe:
- refried beans: any type of refried beans will work for this recipe - canned, homemade, full-fat or non-fat, etc.
- taco seasoning: you can use a seasoning packet or homemade taco seasoning.
- guacamole: you can either pre-made or homemade guacamole.
- sour cream: any type of sour cream will work, however, full-fat sour cream is recommended for the best flavor and texture.
- olives: use sliced black olives
- tomatoes: use diced roma tomatoes
- shredded cheese: use mozzarella cheese for the top. If you want to use other cheeses, you can hide them under the mozzarella or in between other layers.
- other layering options:
- salsa
- diced onions
- lettuce
- cooked shredded chicken or ground beef
- bell pepper
(Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are found below)
You will also need 9x13 baking dish and a silicone spatula.
In a bowl, combine taco seasoning and refried beans. Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly on the bottom of a baking dish.
The next layer is guacamole! You can use a pre-made dip, or mix up your own guacamole. No matter which option you choose, use the spatula to spread the guacamole evenly over the bean layer. Be sure to do this gently so that you don't accidentally combine the layers together.
Next, spread a thick layer of sour cream over the guacamole using the spatula. Again, use a light hand to spread so that you don't mix the layers together.
Turn the baking dish horizontally. Cover the top left corner of the dish with sliced olives - about ⅓ across, and ½ down.
*This is a great time to let the kids help create the flag!
Lastly, create even stripes across the dip using tomatoes and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Cover the taco dip and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow it to settle before serving.
American Flag Taco Dip
Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16
Ingredients:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 (16 oz.) cans of refried beans
- 2 cups guacamole
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 (2.25 oz.) can of sliced black olives
- 3 cups diced roma tomato
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine refried beans and taco seasoning.
- Spread the refried bean mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
- Add the guacamole on top, dropping by spoonfuls and smoothing out evenly over the refried bean layer. Spread lightly and be careful to not mix the layers.
- Repeat for the sour cream layer.
- Create the square in the upper left-hand corner of the flag using sliced olives
- Use diced roma tomato and shredded mozzarella to create the red and white stripes.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Storage:
- Refrigerate dip in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It is best to eat this dip within the first day or two because the layers can start to get a bit watery.
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