Description
Halloween Taco Dip is a festive and flavorful party appetizer featuring creamy refried beans, tangy sour cream, zesty taco seasoning, and fresh tomato salsa layered together. Served with crispy tortilla tombstones and garnished with chopped green onions, cilantro, black beans, and cherry tomatoes, this dip brings a fun Halloween twist to your snack table.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip:
- 1 16-ounce can refried beans
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 ounces sour cream (divided from 8 ounces)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 12 ounces tomato salsa (or 16 ounces container)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
Tortilla Tombstones:
- 4 small soft flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Garnishes:
- ½ cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- ½ cup green onions (chopped)
- ½ cup cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup assorted cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 ounces sour cream (remaining divided portion for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dip Base: In a medium bowl, combine the refried beans, softened cream cheese, 4 ounces of sour cream, and the taco seasoning. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Add Salsa: Gently fold in the tomato salsa to the bean mixture, blending evenly to distribute the flavors throughout the dip.
- Layer the Dip: Spread the bean and salsa mixture evenly in a shallow serving dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top to create a cheesy layer.
- Prepare Tortilla Tombstones: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the flour tortillas lightly with olive oil. Cut the tortillas into tombstone shapes using a knife or cookie cutter.
- Bake Tortilla Tombstones: Arrange the cut tortillas on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until they become crispy and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Garnish the Dip: Top the cheesy dip layer with the drained black beans, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, and halved cherry tomatoes, spreading them evenly for a colorful display.
- Add Sour Cream Topping: Dollop the remaining 4 ounces of sour cream over the dip in small spoonfuls or spread it lightly for a creamy finish.
- Serve: Arrange the baked tortilla tombstones upright into the dip to resemble grave markers. Serve immediately and enjoy your Halloween-themed taco dip!
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese to ensure a smooth dip mixture.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas if desired for variation.
- This dip can be prepared a few hours ahead and chilled, but add tortilla tombstones just before serving to keep them crispy.
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the dip base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 234 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 298 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg
