Touchdown Taco Dip

(More Stoneware Sensations Cookbook...pg 16)

1 (16 oz) can refried beans

1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened

1 cup sour cream

2 Tbls taco seasoning mix

2 garlic cloves, pressed

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, chopped

2 Tbls fresh cilantro or parsley, snipped

1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped

1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions with tops

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread refried beans over bottom of Deep Dish Baker using Super Scraper. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning. Press garlic into Batter Bowl using Garlic Press; mix well. Spread over beans. Shred cheese over top using Deluxe Cheese Grater. Bake 15-18 minutes or until hot. Chop olives using Food Chopper. Snip cilantro using Kitchen Shears. Sprinkle tomato, onions, olives and cilantro over dip. Garnish with additional sour cream, if desired. Serve with Baked Tortilla Chips.

Makes 16 servings

Cook's Tip: Pantry Southwestern Seasoning Mix can be substituted for the taco seasoning mix, if desired.