This is an instant hit at any party and is lower in fat than most Mexican recipes. Of course, you can make it with the full-fat ingredients if you like. Experiment and add other garnishes, such as sausage, pepperoni, black beans or jalapenos.

Ingredients

12 serv.

neufchatel cheese or cream cheese↗8 ounces
fat-free refried beans or refried beans16 ounces
picante sauce, divided (I use Pace's medium Picante)↗12 ounces
nonfat sour cream or sour cream↗8 ounces
GARNISHES
diced celery (1 stalk)1⁄4 cup
cucumber, chopped and drained↗2⁄3 cup
diced onions or 1 cup spring onion1 cup
whole tomatoes, finely diced and well-drained↗2
shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese or 1/2-3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese↗1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup
sliced green olives or 1/4 cup black olives (optional)1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1
Soften cream cheese and spread in a round glass baking dish.
2
Mix 6 tbs picante sauce with the refried beans.
3
Spread over cream cheese.
4
Spread sour cream over refried beans.
5
Spoon remainder of picante sauce over sour cream.
6
Sprinkle onions, celery and cucumbers over dish.
7
Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
8
Garnish with diced (well-drained) tomatoes.
9
***Ifusing sliced olives, sprinkle over tomatoes.
10
Serve with corn chips or tostatoes.

Source: food.com

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