Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer

Teresa Ambra

2013 – Gluten Free Living

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer is absolutely awesome! It’s one of my favorite layered dips and one I can never get enough of. I could eat the whole pan of layered dip with tortilla chips and be one happy camper. Seriously, this dip has it all. The bottom layer has a little heat because it uses jalapeno refried beans. This is followed by an avocado layer, a sour cream/mayonnaise/taco seasoning mix layer, then sliced olives, sliced green onions, shredded sharp cheddar cheese and chopped tomatoes. Oh my. Prepare to drool, baby!

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You can garnish the dish by placing tortilla chips around the edge of the baking dish you use if you prefer. It’s a spectacular tasting dip that has the heat from the jalapenos, the coolness and smoothness from the sour cream, more spice from the taco seasoning, and then the crunchiness added from olives, green onions, and tomatoes. This spicy dip is excellent and gluten free provided you find a taco seasoning that’s gluten free or use my Homemade Taco Seasoning.

I found the original recipe years ago in the late 70s or early 80s either in a magazine or off a package of something I used. The recipe looked good so I thought I would try it sometime. Little did I know it would be 30 years later before I would get around to making this fantastic recipe! I’ve made a few changes to make it healthier, but there’s no scrimping on taste!

I made up a batch of Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer for our Vacation Bible School Workers a couple of weeks ago when I provided a large brunch for them of snacks and sweets to sample when they had a break in between sessions. Everyone dug into this recipe.

The dish was completely cleaned out when I was ready to leave. Fortunately, I sampled a couple of bites on a tortilla chip before it was all gone and I loved the kick from the Jalapeno Bean Dip. It provided extra zip that most Layered Mexican Dips don’t usually have. The teenagers, especially, kept coming back for more!

If you’re looking for a marvelous layered Tex-Mex-style dip, then consider Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer. It’s incredibly good and so easy to make up. It also makes a large amount so if you’re serving finger foods for any occasion this appetizer will stretch a long way.

Another nice thing about this recipe is that the avocado mixture doesn’t turn brown because it’s first mixed with lemon juice and then covered with the taco seasoning layer. The avocados stayed a nice green (when you could uncover them from the rest of the dip!) Go ahead and give Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer a whirl sometime soon. Your guests will clean out your dish, too.

When I initially published this recipe in August 2013, I had forgotten that all my pictures were taken with my iPhone and there were none taken with my Canon. Unfortunately, the pictures were not as clear or presented well. I recently remade this recipe (January 2018) for our Friday night care group. Everyone loved this recipe and went back for more. I made a smaller dish that I used for pictures and finished the whole thing off for my lunch that day. 🙂

Seriously, you must make this Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer for game days, Super Bowl parties or any potluck. You’ll find your dish cleaned out in no time. 🙂

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer so awesome. It’s perfect for tailgating & Super Bowl parties.

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

The jalapeno-flavored refried beans made this layered dip stand out. It was WONDERFUL! 

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

I plopped a good-sized scoop on my tortilla strip as my sample. Oh, yum. If you enjoy Tex-Mex you will love this appetizer.

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

This amazing dip is perfect for any party or potluck. I guarantee you’ll be cleaned out in no time.

Here’s what I did.

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

I used these ingredients.

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Spreads two cans of refried beans with jalapeno peppers in the bottom of a 9×13″ baking dish.

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Peel and pit two avocados. Mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher.

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Squeeze the juice of one lemon over top of the avocados and stir very well to combine and prevent avocados from discoloring.

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Spread avocado mixture over top of the refried bean layer. While the recipe only calls for two avocados, I think three might be even better.

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Place sour cream and mayonnaise in a small mixing bowl. Add a packet of taco seasoning mix or use my Homemade Taco Seasoning if you’re concerned about gluten.

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Stir ingredients to combine well. 

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Layer taco seasoning layer over top of the avocado layer.

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Drain olives. Pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle on top of taco seasoning mixture.

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Add diced green onions. I think I used about 5. Sprinkle grated, sharp cheddar cheese over top of the green onions. Add diced tomatoes. Refrigerate several hours until ready to serve.

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

This delicious appetizer is great to include when you’re serving lots of finger foods and other snacks. 

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer is quick and easy to make up, but because it needs to be refrigerated first, it’s better to make this up the night before you need it or at least several hours before you need to serve it.

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

The kids loved this layered Mexican Dip recipe. They kept coming back and getting more servings!

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

The 9×13″ dish provides a TON of servings. Enough for 15-20 people to get good-size portions. I loved this tasty Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer. I’m only sorry that I hadn’t tried making this recipe years ago when I first found a copy of the recipe!

Here’s the recipe.

JALAPENO TACO PARTY APPETIZER

(recipe adapted from a magazine or the back of a package in the 70s or early 80s–probably from a provider of bean dip)

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer

Teresa Ambra
This is a scrumptious layered Tex-Mex dip made with refried beans with jalapeno peppers, avocados, taco seasoning-flavored sour cream, cheese, green onions, olives and tomatoes. It's perfect for tailgating, Super Bowl parties & potlucks. Gluten free.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 20
Calories 175 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 1 potato masher to mash avocados
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables

Ingredients
  

  • 30 oz. can refried beans with jalapeno peppers or diced green chilies (2 15-oz. cans)
  • 2 medium avocados ripe (see note below)
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice I used the juice from one whole lemon
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix (I used Homemade Taco Seasoning mix)
  • 1 bunch green onions and tops chopped, I think I used about 5
  • 2.25 oz. can black ripe olives sliced and drained
  • 3 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 8 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Spread refried beans in the bottom of a 9x13” baking dish.
  • Mash avocados with a potato masher in a small bowl and add lemon juice.
  • Stir thoroughly.
  • Spread over refried bean layer.
  • Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and taco seasoning mix.
  • Spread over avocado layer.
  • Layer the remaining ingredients in the following order: sliced olives, sliced green onions, grated sharp Cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes.
  • Chill in refrigerator and garnish with tortilla chips around the edge of the dish.

Notes

NOTE: I use Roma tomatoes because they aren’t as juicy as regular tomatoes.
 
NOTE: While the recipe only calls for two avocados, I personally think using 3 or 4 would be better.
 
NOTE: I used Homemade Taco Seasoning because it has no gluten or preservatives and it can be mixed up in 5 minutes.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 414mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 360IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizer, avocados, cheese, olives, Tex Mex, tomatoes
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[b]Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer[/b]
Recipe Type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Author: Teresa Ambra adapted from a magazine or the back of a package in the 70s or early 80s–probably from a provider of bean dip
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 20
Scrumptious layered Tex-Mex dip with refried beans, guacamole, taco seasoning-flavored sour cream, cheese, green onions, olives and tomatoes.
Ingredients
  • 2 10-oz. cans Jalapeno Bean Dip
  • 2 medium avocados, ripe
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice (I used the juice from one whole lemon)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
  • 1 bunch green onions and tops, chopped (I think I used about 5)
  • 2.25-oz. black ripe olives, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 8-oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
  1. Spread bean dip in the bottom of a 9×13” baking dish.
  2. Mash avocados and add lemon juice.
  3. Stir thoroughly.
  4. Spread over bean dip.
  5. Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and taco seasoning mix.
  6. Spread over avocado layer.
  7. Layer the remaining ingredients in the following order: sliced olives, sliced green onions, grated sharp cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes.
  8. Chill in refrigerator and garnish with tortilla chips around the edge of the dish.
Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Doesn’t Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer look wonderful? It tasted spectacular.

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer is sure to WOW your company. 

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

This dip is great to serve as snacks for television football or hockey viewing. It’s also an excellent choice for any tailgating party including the Super Bowl!

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Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | the best #TexMex layered dip ever! This one uses refried beans with jalapenos, #avocados, a sour cream & #taco seasoning layer. Then it's topped with olives, #cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Perfect for #tailgating or #SuperBowl parties. #appetizer

Jalapeno Taco Party Appetizer

Teresa Ambra
This is a scrumptious layered Tex-Mex dip made with refried beans with jalapeno peppers, avocados, taco seasoning-flavored sour cream, cheese, green onions, olives and tomatoes. It’s perfect for tailgating, Super Bowl parties & potlucks. Gluten free.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 20
Calories 175 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9×13" glass baking dish
  • 1 potato masher to mash avocados
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables

Ingredients
  

  • 30 oz. can refried beans with jalapeno peppers or diced green chilies (2 15-oz. cans)
  • 2 medium avocados ripe (see note below)
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice I used the juice from one whole lemon
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix (I used Homemade Taco Seasoning mix)
  • 1 bunch green onions and tops chopped, I think I used about 5
  • 2.25 oz. can black ripe olives sliced and drained
  • 3 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 8 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Spread refried beans in the bottom of a 9×13” baking dish.
  • Mash avocados with a potato masher in a small bowl and add lemon juice.
  • Stir thoroughly.
  • Spread over refried bean layer.
  • Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and taco seasoning mix.
  • Spread over avocado layer.
  • Layer the remaining ingredients in the following order: sliced olives, sliced green onions, grated sharp Cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes.
  • Chill in refrigerator and garnish with tortilla chips around the edge of the dish.

Notes

NOTE: I use Roma tomatoes because they aren’t as juicy as regular tomatoes.
 
NOTE: While the recipe only calls for two avocados, I personally think using 3 or 4 would be better.
 
NOTE: I used Homemade Taco Seasoning because it has no gluten or preservatives and it can be mixed up in 5 minutes.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 414mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 360IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizer, avocados, cheese, olives, Tex Mex, tomatoes
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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