Description
7 Layer Halloween Taco Dip (with Edible Spider and Spiderweb!) is the ultimate festive appetizer that will enchant your guests with its playful design and delightful flavors. This vibrant dip features layers of creamy guacamole, zesty salsa, savory refried beans, and a whimsical edible spider crafted from olives. Perfect for Halloween gatherings or any party, this easy-to-make dish combines the classic flavors of a traditional layered dip with a spooky twist that both kids and adults will love. Enjoy it with crispy tortilla chips or fresh veggies for an interactive snack experience!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 large garlic clove, smashed
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1 green onion, sliced thin
- 3 pitted black olives
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the avocados until smooth.
- Add smashed garlic, salt, black pepper, diced onion, jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice. Mix well until combined.
- Spread the guacamole evenly in your serving dish as the first layer.
- In another bowl, combine sour cream with chili powder, ground cumin, and kosher salt. Mix until it's well blended.
- Gently spread this mixture over the guacamole layer.
- Open the can of refried beans and stir them until smooth if necessary. Carefully spread them over the sour cream layer for your third layer.
- Pour chunky salsa over the refried beans layer evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese on top of the salsa layer to create a cheesy finish.
- Dice tomatoes and slice green onions; sprinkle them on top of your layered dip.
- Use remaining sour cream to create a spiderweb design on top.
- Finally, place three pitted black olives at one end to form an edible spider!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (114g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Customize by adding your favorite toppings like diced jalapeños or black beans.