Individual Seven-Layer Dips
For this colorful appetizer, everyone gets their own layered dip. Serve with plenty of tortilla chips so guests can enjoy every last bite.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
12 individual dips (8 to 12 servings)
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 box (10-oz.) frozen corn, thawed
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2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, plus additional for garnish
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1-1/2 tablespoons chopped, drained pickled jalapeno slices
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1 can (15-oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
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1-1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1 firm-ripe avocado
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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1 cup store-bought salsa
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1/2 cup coarsely grated cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup sour cream
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Corn tortilla chips for dipping
Directions
1.
Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute corn, stirring, until hot, about 2 minutes. Add onion and jalapeno and cook, stirring until onion is just tender, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
2.
Stir beans together in another bowl with cumin, 1 tablespoon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
3.
Halve avocado lengthwise, discard pit and scoop flesh with a spoon from skin onto a cutting board. Cut avocado halves lengthwise into slices and crosswise into 1/2-inch cubes. Gently toss avocado in a small bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon juice an cilantro and salt and pepper to taste.
4.
Set out 12 small (4- or 5-oz. capacity) plastic cups and layer ingredients beginning with corn mixture, then bean mixture, salsa, cheese, sour cream, and avocado mixture. Garnish tops with red onion and tortilla chips. Serve remaining tortilla chips in a bowl on the side. Makes 12 individual dips (8 to 12 servings).
Nutrition information
Calories 120, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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