RECIPE OF THE MONTH for kids

Festive Bean Spread

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

• 1 cup salsa

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 pint of sour cream

• 1 package of taco seasoning (1.25 oz)

• 1 bunch of green onions (chopped)

• 2 tomatoes (chopped)

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. First (bottom) layer: mix together beans, salsa, cumin, and garlic powder

2. Spread on large, flat serving dish as a thin layer, maybe 1/2 inch thick.

3. Second (middle) layer: mix together sour cream and taco seasoning

4. Spread over bean layer.

5. Third (top) layer: sprinkle the cheese on first, then top with chopped tomatoes and green onions.

6. Cover with plastic wrap

7. Chill for about an hour.

8. Serve cold with tortilla chips.