Football Field Layered Dip (Printer View)

Layered dip with beans, guacamole, cheese, and toppings styled as a football field.

# Components:

→ Base Layers

01 - 2 cups refried beans
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 1 cup guacamole
04 - 1 cup salsa
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Toppings & Decoration

07 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
08 - 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
09 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
10 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
11 - 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
12 - 1/4 cup sour cream (for piping yard lines)
13 - 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeños (optional)

→ Dippers

14 - 2 bags tortilla chips
15 - 1 bag pretzel sticks (for goal posts, optional)

# Method:

01 - Evenly layer the refried beans onto a large rectangular platter forming the base.
02 - Spread sour cream over the beans carefully, leaving a one-inch border around the edges.
03 - Spoon guacamole over the sour cream, smoothing to create a bright green rectangle mimicking a football field.
04 - Layer salsa evenly along the border outside the guacamole field and sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the salsa area.
05 - Pipe yard lines and end zones onto the guacamole using reserved sour cream. Arrange sliced black olives along edges to represent players or fans. Scatter chopped tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro over the cheese border. Add shredded lettuce along the ends for turf effect.
06 - Create mini goal posts with pretzel sticks at both ends of the platter if desired.
07 - Serve immediately alongside tortilla chips for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for game day festivities
  • Layered flavors and textures
02 -
  • Contains dairy and may contain gluten if using wheat-based chips or pretzels
  • Beans may contain lard check labels for vegetarian or vegan options
03 -
  • Add seasoned ground meat for a hearty twist
  • Use sour cream piping for authentic yard lines
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