So, no one’s having a big Super Bowl party, right? But one thing remains true, you still gotta have your snacks. At my house, I’m the only one who likes 5-layer dip, so this is the perfect opp to size it down and make just enough for two. So, ta-da! Trader Joe’s Mini 5-Layer Dip.
I used to grab a jar of black bean dip from the dry goods section, but it’s almost like a paste. So instead, we’ve got Trader Joe’s Black Bean Dip from the refrigerated section, which actually has recognizable beans in it. Layer on Customer Choice Award Winner Teeny Tiny Avocados, salsa, and seasoned sour cream. Top it all with cheddar cheese, diced tomato, green onion and some sliced olives. Voila! Everything but the cheese is from TJ’s.
Dip some tortilla chips, or Corn Chip Dippers in this mini 5-layer dip, and you’re all set.
I’m all about the chip and dip on Super Bowl Sunday, so we’ll also definitely have Laura Scudders Green Onion Dip and Wavy Lays. That packet’s already designed for just 8 oz of dip, so it’s perfect. As for the rest of the menu, I’m not sure yet. Pizza is always a good call.
If you’re looking for a dessert 7-layer dip, we did one of those several years ago. Kind of a crazy idea, but fun. That one I haven’t sized down.
Mini 5 Layer Dip
When it's a pandemic year and no one is having a big SuperbOwl party, and you're the only one in the house who likes 5 layer dip, you gotta size it down.
Ingredients
- 5 oz. Trader Joe's Black Bean Dip (about 1/2 a container)
- 1 teeny tiny avocado
- 1 lime
- 1/4 c. salsa
- 4 T. sour cream
- 1/4 t. chili powder
- 1/4 t. ground cumin
- kosher salt
- 1/4 c. grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 Roma tomato, finely diced
- 1 green onion, finely diced
- ~2 T. sliced black olives
- Tortilla chips or Corn Chip Dippers to serve
Instructions
To make the avocado layer, pit and dice the avocado and put it into a bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork to desired consistency and add a squeeze of lime and a pinch of kosher salt. Set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, chili powder, ground cumin and a squeeze of lime. Set aside.
In a 3 x 5 glass container, layer in the black bean dip, followed by the avocado mixture, salsa, and sour cream mixture. Top with grated cheddar cheese, tomato, green onion and olives, in that order.
