Mexican Dip Ole
By Belle
Greeting from AZ, the land of the burning sands.
Every 4th of July, my friend always wants to have a get together at our house. It is not because of my good cooking, I am sure, nor the size of my house which is of moderate proportions. I believe it is because I live close to the park where the fireworks are displayed every year.
We can sit in the lawn chairs on the front porch and driveway and merrily watch the fireworks with all the conveniences a few steps away — much preferable to watching the fireworks in the park, looking up above for the whole duration of the firework show which can be a strain on the neck, not to mention the inevitable bug bites.
It took me a while to make up my mind because it would mean that I would have to spend my one and only day off in 3 weeks cleaning, shopping, cooking, serving, running around, and feeling exhausted by the end of the night. Was I up for the challenge? Well, since July the fourth is a day for family fun, I thought it would be a good treat for family and friends–a fabulous way to enjoy Fourth of July festivities.
Initially, I only invited three Filipino couples because I planned to have fun, too, spend time with my friends and not slave the day away. Little did I know that my daughters also invited their friends the last minute. So that meant I had to prepare some dishes that would cater to their picky teeners. And I knew just one dish that would be a hit for them — Mexican Dip Ole.
Ingredients:
1 can (31 oz) fat-free refried beans
1 (16 oz) sour cream
1 envelope mild taco mix
4 medium sized avocados
1 small can sliced olives
1 big cube tomato (chopped)
3 sticks of green onions (chopped)
1 cup finely shredded cheese (combination of cheddar and monterey jack cheese)
Procedure:
Spread the refried beans evenly on the pan. Mash the avocados. Add two teaspoons of taco mix, 1 teaspoon of lime or lemon juice. Layer on top of the refried beans. Mix the sour cream with two tablespoons of taco mix and spread on top of the avocado mix. Sprinkle tomatoes, olives, green onions, and cheese. Chill before serving. Best served with tortilla chips or crackers.
Best ever layered Mexican dip that your children will love.
About the author:
Belle is a mother of 2 beautiful teenagers aged 19 and 18. She is originally from Bato, Catanduanes and currently residing in AZ. She has been with the US postal service for 16 years. She loves fiddling around with the computer during her free time. She recently fell in love with digital photography.
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Oh this looks good! Makabili nga ng beans mamaya
will chili con carne work too?
My girls love this dip too, so I always keep a can of refried beans in the pantry for when the urge hits. It’s a great idea for a no-fuss party
Mmm, sounds yummy and healthy! Will keep remember this next time I have some friends over… I saw this pic on your blog and I was hoping you’d share what it was because i love nachos! you seem to have read my mind hehe
hi Christianne, chili con carne? probably not a good idea but you can experiment and see if your teenagers like it.
Jeanette, whenever we have a potluck at work, this dish is always a hit and easy to make.
hi chats, i was saving the recipe for the PMN hehe. if you want it a bit stronger, you may add more of taco mix powder to the sour cream. kids love it just as much.
Belle, I have an 18… month old
but I was thinking of making this for me and hubby. Sayang, I thought we could use chili con carne instead of the tomato and beans and save some cooking and chopping time 
Such posts as this one inspires me to try cooking, or at least whipping up something for my family. Who knows, one day cooking will be one of my activities?
oh, will try this.
sexy mom, before, i used to prefer washing dishes than cooking; but being homesick to pinoy food, natuto ako! lots of experimented dishes were thrown away bago ako naging successful hehe!
I would love to try this, Belle.
When are you visiting Bato, Catanduanes?
christianne, i thought you have teenagers..sorry. oh, I am sure you and your hubby would love it. the thing about this dish is it doesn’t require cooking.
sexy mom, try surprising your family by whipping up this recipe. just let your helper do the chopping for you. i am sure your children would love it.
raggold, good luck!
amy, i am going home again next year and may travel to Pandan to visit Tokyo falls. sabi ni dimpz, wife of Sandro, i can stay in your in-laws’ house..haha. hope you like the recipe.
That is so appetizing. Nice presentation. Everyone in the house is a nacho lover so I will definitely try this.
Hi Belle. I’d love to give this a try. Looks really good. Enjoy what’s left of the weekend. Take care!
Wow! That looks good Belle, I’ll experiment with your recipe one of these days. Thanks for the recipe.
Awww Belle .. your house looks like a beautiful home in the countryside. You must entertain a lot.
I love tacos, burritos, and other spicy hot yummies. I should try your mexican dip recipe … as soon as i know where to get refried beans (is there a substitute for it). You must be a whiz at the kitchen as well as with the cam.
Congrats for a well written and well-illustrated piece.
Lynn, good luck! my daughters are nacho lovers too.
rach, thanks! hope you can find refried beans in your area.
KK, go for it. let me know what your family thinks.
Anna, thanks Anna. my in-laws are coming next week, and three weeks later, I will be hosting people from all over the US for a fundraising concert featuring my daughter, Steffi. so, that is a lot of entertaining for a working mom like me, don’t you think?
am afraid there is no substitute for refried beans. aren’t they available in Manila’s grocery stores yet?
Hi kabayan,
That sure looks delicious!
So you’re going home again in 2008? May I know what month? We’re planning to take a vacation in Bicol after I give birth. Who knows, I might finally be able to see squeeze in a trip to breathtaking Catanduanes.
I was thinking the same thing. What is the substitute? can you show us a photo of refried beans?
soloops, baka July with daughter S. will the baby be born by then? if my husband doesn’t come, you can join me in Puraran for a day or two and then head to Pandan from there. i would love to visit Pandan, too.
Noemi, I will send you a picture of refried beans via email.
Hi,
I’ll be giving birth February 2008 and we might go home to Bicol either March or April. I hope there would be a PMN EB when you’re in Manila, so that we could meet up with the other members.
This looks yummy. I’d like to try it too. Ang ganda ng presentation.