Description
Celebrate Halloween with this spooky, layered Halloween Taco Dip! Creamy refried beans, tangy cream cheese, zesty taco seasoning, and colorful toppings make this dip a showstopper at any party. Serve with crispy tortilla headstones for a fun and festive touch.
Ingredients
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Essentials:
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces sour cream, divided
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 (12-ounce) container tomato salsa (or 16-ounce)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 small soft flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup assorted cherry tomatoes, halved
Optional Add-Ons:
- Sliced jalapeños for heat
- Diced avocados for creaminess
- Black olives for texture
Substitutions & Shortcuts:
- Refried beans: Use homemade mashed beans or any bean dip
- Cream cheese: Swap for plain Greek yogurt
- Taco seasoning: Make a mix of cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder
Instructions
- Make the Base Dip: In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and half of the sour cream until smooth. Stir in refried beans and taco seasoning until well combined. Spread evenly on a large serving platter.
- Add Layers: Spoon salsa over the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle black beans, shredded cheddar, green onions, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes over the top in a decorative fashion.
- Prepare Tortilla Headstones: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut tortillas into fun headstone shapes. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and bake on a sheet for about 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Assemble Graveyard: Insert baked tortilla headstones into the dip to resemble a spooky graveyard. Optionally, add avocado slices or olives for extra decoration. Finish with a dollop of remaining sour cream for a ghostly effect.
- Serve: Serve immediately with tortilla chips or veggies for dipping.
Notes
- For a colorful twist, layer in shredded purple cabbage or roasted corn.
- Make it ahead of time: prepare dip and toppings separately, then assemble right before serving.
- Try mini tortillas for bite-sized headstones for kids’ parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Halloween Party Food
- Method: Mix, Bake, Assemble
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip with 2 tortilla headstones
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Halloween taco dip, spooky dip, Halloween appetizer, layered taco dip, party dip recipe