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In my family, it’s my mom’s taco dip with Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese. It’s definitely a Mexican-inspired layer dip, but it can be tweaked many ways to be yours. I’ve never had a Thanksgiving without it. In fact, we used to put out such an immense spread of appetizers for our 40+ guest Thanksgiving dinners, that sometimes I would be more excited for that, than the main dinner itself. I guess you can say I love my mom’s taco dip and it made a big impact on childhood parties within our family.
It’s been amazing to me as an adult, and now a parent, that I’m learning how to make these things for myself. In fact, that’s what makes a recipe a “family recipe.” That’s what makes it a legend. It’s that you keep it alive and pass it along, to your children and their friends and so on. It’s amazing to me that I don’t have to drive four hours to my parent’s house just to eat this dip. Sometimes being an adult puzzles my brain in the best ways possible. For me and for many, it’s all about the cheese.
This dish has at least three food groups – dairy, lean protein, vegetables and it definitely serves as a comfort food and a holiday appetizer. And probably even more! Scallions are optional, and my mom always makes the taco dip with it, but since I’m not a huge fan of foods in the onion family, I left it off for my recipe. You can really omit or add whatever you want.
Ingredients
- - One can of Refried Beans
- - 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- - 1/2 packet of taco seasoning mix
- - 1/2 bag of Kraft Natural Cheese in desired flavor(s)
- - One 8 ounce container of sour cream
- - One tomato
- - Sliced black olives
- - Sliced scallions (optional)
- - Chips of choice. (I like scoops)
Instructions
- This dip is done in layers in a pie plate or any serving dish.
- First layer: (bottom) Spread and smash down one can of refried beans
- Second layer: Mix 1/2 cup of mayo with 1/2 packet of taco seasoning mix in a bowl and then spread the mixture over the beans layer
- Third layer: Spread the 8 ounces of sour cream over the mayo/seasoning mix
- Fourth layer: Add the shredded cheese
- Top layer: Add as many sliced black olives and sliced scallions as you want. Slice and drain a tomato and add that too.
- Cover the dip in the fridge for a few hours and serve with taco chips or scoops.
And then serve and enjoy! I made the dip for a weekend get-together and then re-visited the leftovers as a satisfying snack last night. I went to Walmart to get all the ingredients, including the cheese. I chose mozzarella for the dip.
My mom likes to use monterey jack. No matter what cheese you choose, it will be delicious if you’re as much of a cheese lover as I am. I especially love to get black olives on every scoop I dip. I remember stealing all the cheese and black olives as a kid, and leaving the tomato pieces for everyone else! Hopefully you’re a more generous taco dip eater than I was as a kid!
Did you say, “Taco”? You know that I love anything and EVERYTHING taco! I will definitely be trying this delicious looking recipe!
Yes, I think you’d love it!
Too bad I can’t send it in the mail or you know I would.
Off the hook delicious!! Holy cow I love taco dip!! I could eat a whole bowl by myself. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipe. I can almost taste the dip now….
Taco dip is really a delicious invention! When I was a kid, I just assumed that my mom invented it.
You shared the recipe, how nice. I am so going to try this because we just love taco dips here and although the kids love Guacamole dips, this might be our new thing.
I love both taco dips AND guacamole dips! Now you’re making me very hungry for dinner.
I love taco dip! I just want to eat this entire dip right now! I would totally add the onions but I also eat cilantro too LOL. Kraft cheeses are so convenient to use!
heh, you could add cilantro but never tell my mom! That’s her least favorite food!!
I love a good dip☺ I really miss eating a big bowl of cheese dip with tortilla chips.Your mom’s recipe sounds yummy.
Mm.. I love queso. It’s one of my favorite foods. I remember having it for the first time in Texas. The stuff of dreams!
This looks so yummy and love taco dips. So, I am totally going to have to try now!!! 🙂
It is SO good. It’s just such a nice cold weather dip to eat on a Sunday or something.
I’d like it all, minus the olives. I do not like olives.
That part is negotiable luckily! My friend doesn’t like olives and I was joking about making it for her like a pizza – only olives on one half and just cheese and scallions on the other half.
It can be done.
This looks so good! Another delicious Gluten-free snack!!! And I love all things in the Mexican food genre, so does the family, this will be a big hit!!! I love cheese, all cheese, but Monterey Jack is my Mexican go to!!! Thanks for the recipe, does this make me part of the family?
Oh yes! Gluten-free! So awesome.
Cheese is like my favorite food ever..
I have never made my own taco dip, but I have eaten plenty of it. I should give it a try. I love Kraft cheese.
I was the same way for most of my life! I love, love, love it but never made it until recently.
YUM!! My babies love when I make my mama’s 7 layer dip. 🙂
XOXO
No doubt! I think I’d want some of that myself.
I love a good family recipe, and as a cheese lover, I need to make this dip ASAP 🙂
Yes, cheese! I love it WAY too much. I keep waiting for that science news that cheese is the healthiest food on earth.
That look so awesomely delicious! I love taco and cheese. I haven’t tried making a dip yet. One time my officemate brought some at work, I devoured everything. LOL
haha, that’s so funny. I used to find that I got extra hungry while working at an office.
Oh my goodness, that looks fantabulous! I have got to make this! I love layered style dips like this and I… I am a cheese freak.
Thanks for sharing the family recipe!
Wishing you a lovely evening.
xoxo
Same here! I love pretty much all layered foods, actually. And cheese in everything!
My mom was happy to share and so was I!
Oooh you just made me want to get some chips and Mexican dip right now! This looks amazing. I love that you share your recipes too 🙂
I’m so glad! I started doing it last year but only a bit at first. I thought I had no right because I’m not a food blogger. Lately I realize that thinking is ridiculous because I’m very passionate about food!
LOOOOVE taco dip. It’s a football game staple at my house. I have a really yummy recipe that goes in the oven so everything melts together. This one looks so good too!
Ooh! That sounds so good! Cassidy only likes cheese melted. He won’t touch cold cheese. Whereas, I like cold better but definitely BOTH!
I WANT THIS! taco and cheese are 2 of my favorite things in the world! Trying this out! Maybe I’ll skip the black olives though. 😀
haha, I love black olives! So much black olive hate. In my house too.
Taco and cheese, yes!
You had me at taco and cheese! This looks delicious!
Trust me I had myself at taco and cheese! I keep craving that dip!
Looks yummy. I always use sharp cheddar for everything!
Mm… I love sharp cheddar too. I was so confused as to what to use. Good problems to have.
Oh yes. THIS is the kinda content I like to see in my feed! ha
but seriously, taco dip is a staple in this house. the one thing everyone likes. definitely gotta try this one.
I’d be happy if my entire feed was taco dip, shooting stars, moose and chocolate.
Can we do that?
how about some Moose Munch? 🙂
http://images.harryanddavid.com/is/image/HarryandDavid/zoom2010/1530_16935-deluxe-moose-munch-gourmet-popcorn-tin.jpg
Yes, yes, yes!! We have a Harry & David somewhat close. YUM.
Yes please! This looks like the perfect party appetizer! I’m a scallion and cheese fan, so I would definitely include the scallions 😉 client
My mom is all about the scallions too! And my husband likes to put the entire thing in the oven. Everyone has a preference!
I do enjoy a good taco dip! I’ll admit, I’ve never had it at a holiday meal, but definitely at other times. I might have to make this for Eve’s birthday celebration in a couple weeks 😉
Oooh! And I can’t believe she’s almost two. No way.
Taco dips are one of my favorites. My husband makes a mean 7 layer one 🙂
Oooh, I bet it’s so delicious!
This recipe makes my Texas heart so happy! Love new Tex-Mex ideas.
Anything to make your Texas heart happy! I’m really a big Tex-Mex fan myself.
I love making taco dips like this. They are always a hit at parties! I never have leftovers.
That’s true! Always a clean plate.
Delicious!!! I love recipes like this for holiday parties.
Me too! And spring parties and summer parties and.. any random Wednesday.
I love when white people take off with concepts like this! I’ve added it to my recipes folder. Thanks Mama Klein and NuNu!
“Who’s scruffy looking???”
That’s the voice I’m using to ask, “Who are you calling white?” Even though I am.
I would not have thought to put Mayo in taco dip, now I have to try it!
Seriously, me neither. I don’t usually like mayo except for egg salad! My mom swears by it for her recipe, though.
This sounds like such a simple dish! No doubt it’s the special mix of flavors that makes it such a hit! I like that it can be served in a pie plate too!
Yup! You can really serve it in anything. My husband likes to serve it in something that can go back in the oven and melt the whole thing!
That looks so delicious! We go through so much of that cheese, I can’t even tell you!
Oh I think I know! We went through four pounds of it really fast once..
Taco dip is a big favorite in our house. It is great for company because everyone always loves it.
I agree. I love making something everyone can enjoy together.
Taco dip is one of my favorite party foods!
Me too! I especially love it this time of year and I’m somewhat disappointed if I’m at a party without it!
Taco dip is delicious!! Pinning this for later!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy!!
Oh yum!! I want to make this for sure. My son would love it!
My son does too!! Scarlet would rather skip everything but the cheese, though. She’d just eat.. cheese.
Ooh this sounds like the perfect snacking dip. I may have to try it with a few different types of cheese!
Yum! I think I would eat this just as is and make a meal out of it 🙂 My family would love this!
What a delicious new dish that can be added to taco night. My family loves to dip things.
Mama Kleins Taco Dip looks delicious. I love all the Kraft Cheeses … Tips are great for a number of events and this came at the perfect season
um that looks amazing!! WIll be adding this to our appetizers for the holidays
I just made a taco dip this week and we baked tortilla chips. I am going to try this one. Love the sounds of it.
I’ve never put mayo in my taco dip before! This could be a game changer!! I love all things Mexican so I absolutely need to try this.
Wow that’s a good looking dip. I’m loving all of that cheese!
Mmmm…taco dip sounds delicious right now! Never thought to use Mozzarella for it, either.
Yum!