Southwest Layer Dip

• 3 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (juice from 1 medium lime)
• 1 large garlic clove, minced or pressed
• 1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning
• 1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream
• 2 (9-ounce) cans bean dip
• 2 cups (8 ounces) grated Cheddar cheese
• 1 medium tomato, diced (1/4-inch pieces)
• 1 (4.25-ounce) can ripe black olives, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped (white and pale green part only)

1. Mash the avocados with the lime juice and garlic.
2. Set aside.
3. Mix the taco seasoning with the sour cream and set aside.
4. In a decorative large glass bowl or a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, spread the bean dip on the bottom of dish.
5. Layer the mash avocados over the bean dip, then the sour cream mixture.
6. Sprinkle the cheese over the layered mixtures and sprinkle the chopped tomatoes, black olives and green onions evenly over the surface.
7. You may make this dip 24 hours ahead.
8. Serve with tortilla chips.

avocados, freshly squeezed lime juice, garlic, taco seasoning, sour cream, bean dip, cheddar cheese, tomato, black olives, green onions

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/southwest-layer-dip (may not work)