Mexican Dip

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So, I was inspired by our recent football game to make a dish that could be used for parties or tailgates or really any kind of social gathering.  If only the football game would have turned out as well as my dip!  The dip is honestly one of the easiest things to make.  It actually requires ZERO cooking!  All you have to be able to do is mix things and chop a few tomatoes.  


1 can refried beans
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ package taco seasoning mix
½ cup salsa
8 oz. grated cheddar or Mexican cheese
1 large (or more to taste) tomato—chopped
Optional—sliced olives, chopped onions, diced avocado


Make sure you mix the beans, sour cream, lemon juice, taco seasoning, and salsa together in a mixing bowl.  You want to make sure that the mixture has an even consistency and everything is mixed up well.  It is ok if there are a few chunks or bumps, the beans and the salsa could be the reason for that.  Then spread that mixture in a 12x9 baking dish.  I like to use the aluminum dishes from the grocery store because you can just throw it out afterwards and you don't have to clean!  Then layer grated cheese on top of the mixture that you put in the baking dish.  I prefer the "Mexican cheese" or "Taco cheese" that comes in a package at the grocery store, but you can use whatever kind of cheese you like.  Finally layer chopped tomatoes over the whole thing.  You can also add avocado, olives, green chilies, jalapeños, etc. the possibilities are endless!  

I personally like to serve this with those Tostitos Scoops.  They make it super easy to get the perfect amount of dip on every chip.  Now my mom, who also likes the scoops, prefers the baked ones, as a more healthy option. Honestly, it is up to you so let your tortilla chip imagination run wild!