Taco Dip

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• N/A

Difficulty Level:

• 1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Spread refried beans evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Top with diced tomatoes.
3. Sprinkle taco seasoning over tomatoes.
4. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
5. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the taco seasoning layer.
6. Sprinkle cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the cream cheese layer.
7. Top with green onions and cilantro.
8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 20 grams
• Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
• Sodium: 650 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 25 grams
• Protein: 15 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy, cheesy, and flavorful
• Perfect for parties and gatherings
• Easy to make and requires minimal ingredients
• Can be customized to your liking with different toppings

User Comments:

• "This taco dip is delicious! The combination of flavors is perfect, and it's so easy to make."
• "I love that this dip can be made ahead of time. It's always a hit at parties."
• "I added some ground beef to my dip, and it turned out great!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a baking dish that is large enough to hold all of the ingredients.
• Be sure to spread the layers evenly for the best flavor.
• Allow the dip to refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
• Serve with tortilla chips, vegetables, or your favorite dipping items.