Avocado Dip

Avocado Dip
Serves: 12-14
Source: Taste of Home

This attractive dip is guaranteed to disappear in a hurry, assures Ruth Ann Stelfox of Raymond, Alberta. "It is simple to make and so tasty."

Ingredients:

1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 cup Sour cream (8 ounces)
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
4 medium ripe avocados halved, pitted and peeled
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Tortilla chips

Instructions:

Spread beans in a shallow 2-1/2-qt. dish. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and taco seasoning; spread over beans. Sprinkle with chilies.

In a large bowl, mash avocados with the lime juice, salt and garlic powder. Spread over the chilies. Sprinkle with the cheese, onions, tomato and olives. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.
Yield: 12-14 servings.