1-2-3 Mexican Dip

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 16 ounces refried beans
• 1 1/2 cups medium salsa
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed, and chopped
• 1 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 fresh jalapeno chile, cut into rounds (about 20)
• tortilla chips, for serving

Recipe

• 1 combine the refried beans, 1/4 cup of the salsa, the chili powder, cumin, and oregano in a medium bowl. spread evenly over the bottom of a 9-inch round ceramic casserole dish (at least 2 inches deep) or an 8-by-8-by-2 1/4-inch glass baking dish.
• 2 combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, red onion, cilantro, and onion powder in a small bowl. spread over the top of the beans mixture.
• 3 combine the bell pepper and the remaining 1 1/4 cups salsa in a small bowl. gently spread over the sour cream mixture, being careful to not mix the layers. top with the cheese and jalapeno and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. serve with tortilla chips.