*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Creamy Taco Dip

Recipe By     : TASTE OF HOME - FEB/MARCH 1996
Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      8 ounce       cream cheese -- softened
   1      cup           sour cream
   8                    our           taco sauce or salsa
   2      teaspoons     ground cumin
  15      ounces        refried beans
   1      cup           shredded lettuce
   1      cup           shredded Cheddar cheese
   1      medium        tomato -- diced
     1/4  cup           ripe olives -- chopped
     1/4  cup           canned green chilies -- chopped
                        tortilla chips

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until    
smooth. Stir in taco sauce and cumin; set aside. Spread the 
refried beans over the bottom of a serving platter or       
13x9x2" dish. Spread cream cheese mixture over the beans,   
leaving about 1" uncovered around the edges. Top with layers
of lettuce, cheese, tomato, olives and chilies. Serve with  
tortilla chips.                                             
Yield: 16-20 servings.                                      
                                                            






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