Layered Black Bean Taco Dip!

 

 

 

This is a really easy "Layered Black Bean Taco Dip" that's great to serve during the big game or for your card party or even for the kid's sleepovers or parties.  I like that this can be made the night before also and then brought out about 30 minutes before the party.  

Here is what you will need:

 

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened to room temperature

1 cup sour cream

1 pkg. taco seasoning mix

1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (10 oz.) Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, drained

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Monterrey Jack/cheddar blend

3-4 green onions, chopped

 

Beat the cream cheese and sour together with the taco seasoning mix until well blended.  Spread into a shallow dish like a pie plate or a 9"x9" baking dish.  Top with the black beans, Rotel, and then sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top.  Sprinkle the green onions on last.   You can also add sliced black olive and jalapeno slices if you like for additional flavor.  I left those off because some don't like them at my house, but I think it's good with them.

 

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours just so the flavors blend.   I like to take this out about 30 minutes before serving so that it's a little softer and dips out easily. 

 

Serve with tortilla chips, Frito scoops, or various crackers!