Ingredients:

  • 2 15 oz. cans of refried beans, fat free or regular
  • 1 pkg Taco Seasoning
  • 16 oz. container sour cream, regular or fat free
  • shredded lettuce
  • shredded cheese, cheddar, colby jack
  • tomatoes , diced
  • pickled jalapenos
  • sliced black olives

Directions:

  • Mix beans and taco seasoning. 
  • Spread bean mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 dish (or other decorative dish). 
  • Top with sour cream; add lettuce, then cheese. 
  • Top with remaining ingredients. 
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Variations: 

  • Substitute 1 lb. browned ground beef for beans
  • Use only 1 can of beans for an 8×8 dish
  • Add guacamole
  • Instead of mixing the taco seasoning with the beans, mix it with the sour cream
  • Instead of preparing one large dish, prepare smaller portions in margarita glasses