American Flag Taco Dip
Need the perfect 4th of July appetizer? This creamy layered taco dip is covered with toppings decorated like a beautiful American flag.
Prep time20 min
Total time20min
ServingsMakes 5 cups dip or 40 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 16 WHEAT THINS each.
Ingredients
- 4 oz. white cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 pt. light sour cream
- 1 pkg. (1 oz.) reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large jalapeño pepper, chopped
- ½ cup rinsed canned black beans
- 2 cups small grape tomatoes, quartered
- WHEAT THINS Original Snacks
Preparation
- Cut 3 slices from cheese. Use small star-shaped canape or cookie cutter to cut 1 star from each cheese slice. Shred cheese trimmings and remaining cheese; reserve for later use.
- Combine sour cream, taco seasoning mix, cilantro and peppers; spread onto bottom of 2-qt. rectangular baking dish.
- Spoon beans into square shape on upper left hand corner of dip; top with cheese stars. Top remaining dip with rows of tomatoes and shredded cheese to resemble flag as shown in photo.
- Serve with WHEAT THINS.
Recipe Tips
- Variation
Substitute 1 jar (16 oz.) thick and chunky salsa for the chopped tomatoes and/or sliced black olives for the beans. - Special Extra
Spread 1-1/2 cups guacamole onto bottom of baking dish before topping with the remaining ingredients as directed.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 190 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 9g | |
| Saturated fat 2.5g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | |
| Sodium 290mg | |
| Carbohydrate 25g | |
| Dietary fiber 3g | |
| Total sugars 5g | |
| Added sugars 4g | |
| Protein 4g | |
| Vitamin A | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 2 %DV |
| Calcium | 6 %DV |
| Iron | 6 %DV |
| Potassium | 4 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |
