mount diablo taco dip

North Liberty, IN
Updated on Mar 8, 2012

When I lived in Lafayette, CA, I learned to make this dip. It was originally from a newspaper recipe but everyone seemed to have their own version. The dip got its local name from Mount Diablo, the beautiful mountain over-looking the Walnut Creek-Lafayette area.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cans jalapeno bean dip (check label ingredients, use bean dip with jalapeno
  • 3 medium ripe avacodos
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 - packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1 bunch green onions (with tops), sliced finely
  • 3 medium tomatoes, juice and seeds removed, diced
  • 2 small cans sliced ripe black olives, drained
  • 2 cans (4 ounces) diced green chilis
  • 1 package (8 ounces) shredded cheddar or mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

How To Make mount diablo taco dip

  • Step 1
    Assemble all of the layers in order on a platter as follows: First Layer: Spread jalapeno bean dip on bottom of serving platter. Second Layer: Mash avacado together with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Spread over bean dip. Third Layer: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning mix. Spread over avacado layer.
  • Step 2
    Fourth Layer: Spread chopped green onion over mayonnaise layer. Fifth Layer: Spread chopped tomatoes over green onion layer. Sixth layer: Spread chopped olives over tomatoes.
  • Step 3
    Seventh Layer: Spread diced chilis over olives. Eighth Layer: Sprinkle shredded cheese over all. Ninth Layer: Place a dallop of sour cream on top.

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