Sazón Cooks: Mexican Party Dip

My beautiful cousin Caty turns 23 today and for her birthday bash I've made a quick and simple dip: Mexican layer dip. The dip combines the best of all things Mexican - cheese, beans, guacamole, sour cream and salsa! Below you'll find the ingredients and directions. Pair the dip with tortilla chips and you'll have an instant favorite at the party. I promise you, the dip will be gone in no time!

Happy Friday and Happy Birthday Caty!!

Ingredients:

• 1 - 16oz jar of sour cream
• 1 - 16oz can of refried beans
• 1 jar of salsa (medium spicy is the best!)
• 1 packet/jar of guacamole (if making from scratch, which I highly recommend, use 2 avocados, 1/2 of a chopped tomato, 1/2 of a chopped onion, salt, lime juice to taste and a teaspoon of cilantro flakes)
• 1 bag of shredded cheese (Mexican blend is the best)

Directions:

1. Start off with a deep pan (approximately 9 x 13)...the pan will really vary on what dish you'd like to use.
2. If you have fresh avocados, make your own guacamole (or at least my simple version of it)! In separate bowl, cut up the 2 avocados and mix with salt, lime juice, chopped up tomatoes, chopped up onion and cilantro. Make sure the mixture is mushy...and looks like guacamole!
3. The trick to the Mexican layer dip is....you guessed it...layers! Start with a layer of refried beans, then guacamole, then sour cream, then salsa.
4. Top off your last layer with cheese...and lots of it!

Enjoy!