I Made The Ultimate Baked Mexican Dip - EASY RECIPE

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

guacamole

🥗Healthier: avocado mash

💰Cheaper: avocado

Avocado mash is a simpler, cost-effective alternative.

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Canned olives are typically less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (can also use 400°F or 350°F).

Press 2 room temperature blocks of cream cheese into the bottom of an 11x7 baking dish.

Spread 1 can of refried beans over the cream cheese.

Sprinkle taco seasoning mix over the refried beans, adjusting to taste.

Spread 1 can of your favorite canned chili over the taco seasoning.

Add your favorite salsa on top of the chili.

Generously sprinkle your choice of cheese over the salsa and chili.

Optionally, sprinkle roasted green chilies on top of the cheese.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes, checking to ensure it doesn't overcook (max 25 minutes).

Remove from the oven and serve with tortilla chips.

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