Description
This Layer Football Dip is a festive and colorful appetizer perfect for game day gatherings. Featuring layers of fresh veggies, creamy sour cream, seasoned refried beans, and shredded cheddar cheese, it’s designed to resemble a football. The sour cream is piped on top to create the iconic laces and stripes, making it both delicious and visually appealing for football fans.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tomato, diced
- 2 avocados, diced
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream (divided)
Pantry
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 package taco seasoning
Instructions
- Season the Beans: In a medium bowl, combine the refried beans with the taco seasoning thoroughly. This will give the beans a flavorful, spicy base that complements the other ingredients.
- Layer the Dip: In a football-shaped bowl or any serving dish, start layering the ingredients in order: shredded lettuce first for a crunchy base, then salsa, followed by diced tomato, cheddar cheese, 1 cup of sour cream, diced avocados, and finally top with the seasoned refried bean mixture. This layering ensures each bite has all the flavors.
- Create Football Laces: Spoon the remaining 1/2 cup sour cream into a zip-lock bag and snip off one corner to create a piping bag. Pipe the sour cream onto the top layer of refried beans in the pattern of football laces and stripes. This decorative touch completes the football look and adds extra creaminess.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, add some chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the salsa layer.
- Use a football-shaped bowl if available for the best presentation.
- The dip is best served chilled. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Can be served with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced veggies.
- Make sure avocados are ripe but firm to avoid them getting mushy in the dip.
