Looking for a fun Cinco de Mayo recipe? How about this easy appetizer? Refried beans and fresh guacamole are layered with sour cream, cheese, onions, and olives to create Cinco de Mayo Bean Dip. Serve this dip in margarita glasses with tortilla chips and enjoy the fiesta!

Yield: 8 servings

Cinco de Mayo Bean Dip

Name: Cinco de Mayo Bean Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 10 oz. can, diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained; 1 16 oz. can, refried beans; 2 green onions; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 2-1/4 oz. can, sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 avocados; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup chopped tomato; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 lime; salt and pepper, to taste

Cinco de Mayo Bean Dip. Classic layered dip with refried beans and fresh guacamole served up in a festive margarita glass!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 10 oz. can, diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 16 oz. can, refried beans
2 green onions
1/4 cup sour cream
1 2-1/4 oz. can, sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Guacamole

2 avocados
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 lime
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Bean Dip

Reserve 1/4 cup of the drained tomatoes and green chilies. Mix the remainder with the refried beans and spoon into a shallow dish or margarita glasses.
On top of bean mixture, layer guacamole, sour cream, reserved tomatoes/chilies, cheese, green onions, and olives. Serve with tortilla chips.

Guacamole

Slice avocados, remove seed, and scoop out pulp into a small bowl. Squeeze the lime juice over top. Add the red onion, tomatoes, and garlic and mash with a fork until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.