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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Layered Taco Flag Dip





 Layered Taco Flag Dip

The ultimate make-ahead patriotic dish for a crowd!! Fun taco flavors and it’s delicious!!





Use a 9X13 dish-fill horizontally… like a flag.


Tips: 

*An off-set spatula is a great tool for this recipe, helps to get in the corners.

  

*Be sure to spread the layers to the edges evenly so the flag is uniform and the finished dish will look even and flag-like.


Layered Taco Flag Dip


Use a 9X13 dish-fill horizontally, like a flag.


Ingredients:

Refried Beans-16 ounce can

Black Beans-15 ounce can-drained and rinsed

Roasted Corn-1 cup kernels 

Garlic Salt- 1/2 teaspoon 

Onion-1/2 cup chopped red onion or scallions

Sour Cream-12 ounce container 

Taco Seasoning-1 Tablespoon (1 packet)

Chunky Salsa-16 ounce jar

Shredded Cheddar Cheese-2 cups

Shredded Monterey Jack-2-3 cups

Cherry Tomatoes-12-ounce container or about 18-20 cherry/grape tomatoes 

Black Olives-6 ounce can whole or sliced olives-drained


((Additional optional layers:))

Prepared Guacamole 1 cup

Shredded lettuce 1-2 cups

Mild Jalapeño slices 1 small jar-drained

Green chilies 1 small can


Layer 1: Place refried beans in  a microwave safe dish and heat in the microwave for 1 minute, stirring well, refried beans spread much better when warm.  

Spread refried beans in the bottom of a 9x13 dish.


Layer 2: Rinse and drain black beans, sprinkle on top of the refried bean layer.


Layer 3: Roasted corn, either grill corn on a grill 5-7 minutes until roasted or cook frozen kernels in a dry skillet 4-5 minutes, until golden and lightly browned-stirring often.  Cool the corn.  Remove kernels from the cob-if using. Sprinkle corn on top of the black beans.

Sprinkle corn with garlic salt.


Layer 4: Sprinkle chopped onion


Layer 5: Stir together sour cream and taco seasoning. Spread on top of onion layer.


Layer 6: Pour chunky salsa on top of sour cream, spread evenly.


Layer 7: Add shredded cheddar cheese.


Layer 8: Add shredded Monterey Jack cheese.


Layer 9: Slice cherry tomatoes lengthwise.  Place in rows (4) on top of the Monterey Jack sliced side down. (See photo)



Layer 10: Add a square (top left) of drained black olives or black olive slices. 


Layer 11: extra fancy-optional: Using a piping bag, pipe on sour cream stars with a star decorating tip.


Cover dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 3 hours-overnight for best flavor. Serve with tortilla chips, Frito Corn Chip Scoops or Doritos.



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Have a great weekend… and as always, thank you for visiting the blog!


Best,


Karri


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