Day 7 - The Final Dip

I know my Day 7 Dip is a few days delayed but the paycheck calls.  I started back to work Jan. 3rd and it's been a bit chaotic since then.  The first of the year is never calm at work, so you have to forgive my delay in the Dip Tribute.  So...


Ta-da!  It is time for the final dip.  You can now serve a full course meal consisting of dips, have a week of dips or take a dip to your next 7 pot-luck parties....you are welcome!  
I love Mexican food and it's only appropriate that my final dip is one of a tex-mex genre.  

Taco Dip

8 oz cream cheese

Salsa (Chunky Style)

Ground Beef

Can of Diced Tomatoes (with chilies)

Black Olives – drained and sliced

Black Beans – drained and rinsed

Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend

Cook ground beef as you would for tacos; draining off fat and adding Taco Seasoning Packet or your own blend of spices cooking until flavorful.  I use my own (Cumin, Red Pepper Flakes, Oregano, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder).  Let cool.  

Layer cream cheese on the bottom of a 9x13 dish. Then add black beans, and ground beef.  Top with salsa, diced tomatoes and chilies (drained) and black olives.  Top your dip with the Mexican cheese blend.  Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Serve with shredded lettuce, sour cream and homemade guacamole!