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Cinco Layer Dip Recipe

May 4, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

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cinco layer dip

Seven Layer Dip just got a little skinnier and a little cheaper for Cinco de Mayo!

As tradition dictates, parties for Cinco de Mayo happen all over the country to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride. This year at our house, we’ll be celebrating with cinco layers and not seven.

Overall, it’s the traditional Seven Layer Dip, minus the olives and tomatoes. I’ve removed these because I don’t like olives and you don’t need tomatoes since that flavor is in the salsa. This five layer dip also takes just minutes to prepare and won’t break the bank. It can be used as an appetizer or, if you’re like me and can’t resist the stuff, it can turn into dinner!

Here’s the breakdown of my Cinco Layer Dip.

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Cinco Layer Dip Recipe

The quickest and easiest dip!
Prep Time15 minutes minutes
Cook Time0 minutes minutes
Servings - 10 servings

Ingredients 

  • 15 oz can refried beans
  • 1 cup store-bought or homemade guacamole
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Tortilla chips (use gluten free if necessary)

Instructions

  • In a medium, shallow serving dish or bowl, spread the refried beans along the bottom. Then add a layer of guacamole, followed by layer of sour cream, and then salsa.
  • Add the sliced green onions and cilantro leaves as the top layer.
  • Serve with corn tortilla chips.

cinco layer dip

What fun treats will you be serving for Cinco de Mayo?

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Filed Under: Appetizer Recipes, Beans Recipes, Budget Friendly Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

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  1. debby says

    May 4, 2012 at 11:24 am

    the link is broken.

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    • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

      May 7, 2012 at 11:38 am

      Debby,

      Here is the link: http://www.scjohnson.com/en/family/family-economics/12-05-04/Cinco-Layer-Dip.aspx

      Reply

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