Description
Flag Taco Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any party or gathering. This vibrant appetizer features layers of creamy goodness, fresh ingredients, and a festive presentation that resembles the American flag. Perfect for game days, summer barbecues, or holiday celebrations, this dip combines refried beans, cream cheese, and guacamole topped with colorful veggies and cheese. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it serves 24 people, making it an ideal choice for feeding a hungry crowd. Plus, leftovers taste just as delicious the next day. Serve it with colorful tortilla chips or fresh veggies for a delightful snacking experience.
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, combine refried beans with 1/2 cup salsa. Spread in a 13×9-inch dish.
- Whip softened cream cheese with taco seasoning and 1/2 cup sour cream until smooth; layer over beans.
- Add guacamole evenly on top.
- Spread remaining salsa over guacamole layer.
- Sprinkle sliced green onions and black olives on top.
- Follow with shredded Colby jack cheese and remaining sour cream.
- Create flag design with tomatoes and diced bell pepper; arrange alternating rows to form stripes.
- Cut stars from Monterey jack cheese and place them in the upper left corner with crushed blue corn chips.
- Chill for 2–4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg