Description
Flag Taco Dip is a vibrant and festive appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering, from game days to holiday celebrations. This colorful layered dip features creamy refried beans, zesty salsa, and rich guacamole topped with fresh vegetables and cheese, all artfully arranged to resemble the American flag. Served with crunchy tortilla chips, it’s not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. With its easy preparation and crowd-pleasing flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next party!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 14 oz cans refried beans
- 1 16 oz chunky salsa mild/medium/hot (plus 1/2 cup, divided use)
- 2 8 oz blocks plain cream cheese
- 1 16 oz sour cream (plus 1/2 cup, divided use)
- 1 1.0 oz packet of taco seasoning
- 1 16 oz prepared guacamole
- 1 small bunch green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 4 oz can sliced black olives (drained)
- 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
- 6 large roma tomatoes (cubed)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 2 cups finely shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup crushed blue corn tortilla chips (plus additional two 12–14 oz bags for serving)
- 1 slice thick cut monterey jack cheese (to make the stars)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix refried beans with 1/2 cup salsa and spread in a 13×9-inch dish.
- In another bowl, whip softened cream cheese with taco seasoning and 1/2 cup sour cream until smooth; layer over refried beans.
- Add guacamole on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread remaining salsa over guacamole.
- Sprinkle sliced green onions and black olives over the salsa.
- Layer shredded Colby Jack cheese on top, followed by the rest of the sour cream.
- Create a flag design using cubed tomatoes and diced red bell pepper for stripes.
- Use crushed blue corn chips in the upper left corner for stars; decorate with cheese star cutouts.
- Chill for 2–4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of dish (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg