Taco seasoned refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, Mexican cheese, tomatoes, olives, and a topping of chopped cilantro bump this dish right into one of our favorite appetizer categories.
In a medium pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat, mix refried beans and taco seasoning mix. Pour into the bottom of a 3-5 quart glass container or 9x13 casserole dish. Allow to cool.
Create layers in order of ingredients: guacamole, sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese, tomatoes, olives and cilantro/shredded lettuce.
Refrigerate covered for at least 30 minutes up to overnight to help firm. Serve with chips!
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To season the refried beans, place them in a pot on the stovetop to warm up a bit then mix in the taco seasoning. This can be done quickly, and you do not have to actually cook the beans. The heat simply allows you to mix the beans easier. If you'd prefer, you can mix the taco seasoning straight into the sour cream layer instead, I have done this many times in the past.