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Bean dips go great with tortilla chips and crackers. The best part of making a bean dip is it is quick so if you need a last minute snack or party platter a bean dip is the way to go.

My favorite bean dip recipe is a layered dip served with tortilla chips on the side.

Layered Bean Dip

Ingredients

2 - 8 ounce cans of refried beans
1 - 8 ounce sour cream
1 cup of finely shredded lettuce
1 cup of thinly sliced tomatoes
2 cups of shredded sharp cheese

Spread an even layer of refried beans on your serving plate, add a layer of lettuce, then a layer of tomatoes, sprinkle a thin layer of cheese then repeat until all your ingredients are gone which should give you three layers. Use the sour cream to top of your bean dip you can either spread it on or dollop it. I prefer to dollop using a large tablespoon this gives the dip a fancier look. Then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

If your making the dip for a special occasion such as a holiday party you can spice it up a little by placing a green olive in the center of each of your sour cream dollops.

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