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5 layer Mexican dip, appetizer, cilantro, dip, food, layered dip, recipe, refried beans, shredded cheese, sour cream, vegetarian
Thank you for this little indulgence today.
I know that when you visit Main St. Cuisine you expect a recipe, right?
And, I do intend to give you one. Along with a few photos.
But I also want to catch you up on a few things. And, that’s what I mean when I use the word indulgence.
Today, I’ve decided to use this little blog of mine as a photo journal of sorts. I feel guilty that we’re not diving right into today’s recipe, but it’ll be quick.
Super quick….I promise.
I brought this bowl of oranges (Thank you, Florida!) home on Monday and we’ve been working our way through them. They are so sweet.
I’d like to add some orange flavors into a recipe, but they’re so good on their own.
I love when you begin to find daffodils and other spring flowers in buckets at Trader Joes. Walking into the store and seeing all of those beautiful tulips and daffodils makes the warmer weather feel like it is right around the corner.
Finally, here is Miss Abby. I don’t think I’ve talked about her much with you all, but she is the best dog ever.
She is a big fan of the snow and we’ve been having mini snow events here as of late. She enjoys being outside to watch the sledding while keeping a close eye on squirrels.
She is not, to be very clear, a fan of being hit with a poorly thrown snow oval. It wasn’t a ball, but more of a snow oval that came her way.
Poor girl. She moved to the front porch so she could still watch, but from a safe viewing area.
And now a word on today’s recipe.
Actually, two words: olives and cilantro.
For me, this type of dip always has to have sliced olives and fresh cilantro. There just isn’t any other way.
Unless of course, you heart guacamole. Like I do. Well then you’ve got to have olives, cilantro and guacamole. That is just the most perfect combination.
Except that when I went to my local grocery store I forgot the olives (ugh) and there was no fresh cilantro to be found.
While prepping the recipe, my sweet husband kindly asked if I would hold the guacamole and so, I did.
My friends, let me encourage you to add in that layer of delicious guacamole. It really is an important component of this layered dip. Well, at least I think so.
There’s no step-by-step photos today because frankly, I was in too much of a hurry to make it and then eat it, which didn’t leave much time to take my usual progression of photos.
Oh, and thank you so much for allowing me to share a little more than just a recipe today. I’d send you a thank you note, but I don’t have your address.
Five Layer Mexican Dip
Ingredients
1 can refried beans
1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, divided
1 tsp cumin
3/4 cup shredded Jack cheese
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
small container of light sour cream
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, white and green parts sliced
1 small can sliced black olives
fresh cilantro
Method
In a small sauce pan, warm the refried beans over medium heat and add half a can of Rotel tomatoes and 1 tsp of cumin, stirring until combined. When the bean-tomato mixture is warmed through, remove from heat and carefully spoon the mixture into a shallow serving dish. This will create the first “layer.”
Next, add both shredded cheeses to cover the refried beans. Using the back of a spoon, spread the sour cream over the shredded cheese.
In a small bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes with the remaining Rotel tomatoes. Add the tomato mixture to the serving dish, spreading to cover.
Sprinkle the green onions and sliced black olives on top. Add fresh cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.
Love Love Love!!! I could eat the whole platter by myself. Btw the platter itself it pretty awesome. Is it old?
I could too!! Regarding the plate, I found it on eBay and just feel in love with its shape. I’ve seen similar ones on there. I just love it and was excited to add it to my small blue and white collection.
Yum! And I love when the daffodils arrive too. 🙂
Me too! I think I’m going to pick ups some tulips this week.
Gorgeous photos Allison!!!
Thank you! You’re so sweet to say that.
Adding the guacamole. Yup. There are daffodils pushing up everywhere here! Since January (weird.). You dog is so so so cute. I think I love her.
I knew you’d be with me on the guacamole 😉
I love those daffodils and they’re just everywhere (except my property, of course). Miss Abby loves humans and all visitors, so come on over. Just don’t bring a dog…she’s not too fond of her own kind. Not sure why. But she does LOVE kids!
I’m loving that yummy dip! And I love your doggy Miss Abby too. 🙂
The photos are beautiful and vibrant. Thanks for sharing Allison.
There’s really no need to make dinner since that dip is so filling. I just love it!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m on the hunt for spring color in the midst of lots and lots of grey days. Miss Abby is just looking for more snow!
BEAUTIFUL photos, Allison, and honestly, is there ever a bad time for 5-layer Mexican dip? YUM!
Thank you, Melanie…I completely agree! I was missing my margarita that evening and I’m certain that that would have made it SO much better!
What a wonderful dip recipe. I am a huge fan of cilantro. Plus love the pictures – especially your dog- what a cutie. I think we are all tired of winter and want spring to arrive. But in the meantime there are new recipes to try!
Oh, I am too Bernice! My mother-in-law uses at lot of it in her Chinese cooking as well (good thing I like it so much).
Never a shortage of new things to try…deffinitely a positive of being a devoted blog reader! 🙂
That is true. I am always inspired by other bloggers. 🙂
Allison-
Love everything about this post. The dip, the daffodils, the dog and the oranges. Thank you so much for sharing!
Karen
Thanks, Karen! It was fun to include some favorites in this post (especially, Miss Abby). I hope your week is off to a great start! 🙂
Another favorite! Love your pics!
Thank you so much! I have to make it again for our next gathering. It helps my calorie consumption if other people are digging in as well! 😉
Ummmmmm, I know what I’m making to munch on during the Oscars tonight!!!
I ADORE Miss Abby!!!!! What a sweetie!!!! I just wanna give her a hug….and send her some extra snow. At least I know she’d enjoy it 😉
I loved the Oscars last night, Sarah! I wasn’t really sure about the Oscar host selection, but he did really well. The James Franco/Ann Hathaway combo was awful. Love them in film, but not hosting. Clearly I have some strong opinions regarding the academy awards 🙂
Miss Abby would love a snow present. I think the snow slows the squirrels down just a bit, which gives her a chance to catch up to them. She’s never ever caught one, but I love that she keeps trying! She’s a go-getter!
Me too, I had some cringe-worthy moments in the Oscars show Sunday night, but I’m over it. I’m so glad i didn’t see the show with Franco/Hathaway! A lot of people I know were not crazy about that show. It’s all good with me though. And I ate VERY well, hahaha. The dip is amazing Allison! I’m pretty happy about having this recipe in my arsenal 🙂
Great minds think alike. I also made a tex mex bar this weekend for friends with fresh homemade salsa’s and all the fixings for enchiladas and fajitis and this would have been a great accompaniment. Take care, BAM
Yes, they do! That sounds like such a great idea for entertaining and those types of things go always seem to go over really well with guests. Will be you be posting any of those recipes? 🙂
Miss Abby is really adorable!!
this dip sounds excellent! Must be really refreshing, packed with big flavours.
I can totally imagine having this with a bowl of corn chips and catching up with episodes of Suits!
What a great way to describe it!! I must say that having it with chips, feet up and a good television show is the way to go!
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I need to make this with the Olives for my hubby, avocado for me, and cilantro for the both of us!
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Abby is adorable! You could always put guacamole on half so your husband can abstain and you can enjoy. Recipe looks tasty… and last photo is so pretty. No need for step-by-step ones if you have a fabulous finishing one. 🙂 This would probably be great with low fat refried beans and 2% Greek yogurt for a lightened-up treat.