Eight Layer Taco Spread Food

LAYERED TACO DIP

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef in a large pan. Drain the fat and add the taco sauce. Mix well and set aside.
• In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sour cream and taco seasoning. Mix until well combined.
• In a 3 quart dish, begin layering in this order - refried beans, cream cheese/sour cream mixture, ground beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives and green onions.
• Chill for 30 minutes prior to serving.

SEVEN LAYER TACO DIP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
• Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans.
• Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.

8-LAYER TEX-MEX TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients until blended.
• Layer beans, lettuce, onions, cheese and salsa in large bowl.
• Spread mayo mixture over salad. Refrigerate 2 hours.
• Chop avocado; spoon over salad just before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

EIGHT LAYER TACO SPREAD

Steps:

• Stir together beans and picante or taco sauce.
• Spread bean mixture about 1/4 inch thick, on a 12 inch platter, leaving a 2 inch open rim at edge of platter.
• Then layer sour cream, guacamole, cheese, onion, olives and lettuce.
• Cover and chill up to 24 hours.
• Before serving, arrange tomatoes on top.
• Arrange the chips on a platter around spread.

EIGHT-LAYER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, onion, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream and milk., Place half of the noodles in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with 3 cups meat mixture. Layer with cream cheese mixture, spinach, and remaining meat mixture and noodles. Sprinkle with cheeses (dish will be full)., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. If desired, top with minced fresh parsley.