Appetizer Platter Recipe

Ingredients for Appetizer Platter

• 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
• Taco Seasoning Mix
• 2 ripe avocados
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• Green Chilies
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• Cheddar Cheese
• Monterey Jack Cheese
• Ripe Olives
• Tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Tortilla chips, for serving

How to Make Appetizer Platter

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans and 1 packet taco seasoning. Mix well.
3. Spread the bean mixture evenly in a 9-inch glass pie plate, leaving a ½-inch border.
4. In a separate bowl, mash 2 ripe avocados with ¼ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon garlic salt until smooth.
5. Spread the avocado mixture over the bean layer.
6. Sprinkle ½ cup chopped green chiles and ¼ cup chopped green onions over the avocado layer.
7. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
8. Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the green chiles and onions, ensuring complete coverage.
9. Garnish with 15 sliced olives and 1 cup diced tomatoes.
10. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon chili powder over the top and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.
11. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.