Ingredients

• 3 avocados, peeled and seeds removed
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 packet (1 1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 cups finely chopped fresh tomatoes
• 5 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives


• tortilla chips, taquitos, red bell peppers, jicama, carrots, etc. for dipping

Directions

In a shallow bowl, mash avocados with a fork. Add lemon juice and mix well. Spread mashed avocados evenly on a serving plate, spreading out almost to the edges of the dish. (Note: Larger dishes will produce thinner layers of dip while smaller dishes will produce thicker layers of dip.)

In an electric mixer bowl or using a handheld mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sour cream and mix well on slow speed or by hand using a utensil. Add taco seasoning and mix again on low or stir by hand with a utensil until fully blended.

Spread sour cream and cream cheese mixture over the avocado layer, being careful to not disturb the mashed avocados. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the sour cream and cream cheese mixture. Evenly place tomatoes over the cheddar cheese layer. Spread green onions over the tomato layer. Top with sliced olives. Garnish with a small sprig of cilantro or parsley, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips, red bell peppers, jicama, carrots, taquitos and/or other assorted dipping foods.