Aztec Platter
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Dips
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 10
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      16 oz can     refried beans
   1      envelope      taco seasoning mix
   3                    ripe avocados -- mashed
     1/3  cup           sour cream
   2      tablespoons   fresh lemon juice
   2      cloves        garlic -- pressed
   1      4 oz can      chopped green chiles -- drained
   4                    green onions with tops -- chopped
     1/2  pound         grated cheddar cheese
     1/2  pound         Monterey Jack cheese -- grated
  12                    pitted ripe olives -- sliced
   1      large         tomato -- diced
                        fresh parsley or cilantro leaves -- for garnish
                        a bag of tortilla chips -- for accompaniment
 

Preparation:

Use a 10-12-inch diameter glass shallow round plate (glass makes a pretty presentation, like it does with trifle). For layer 1, mix the refried beans and taco seasoning; spread onto plate, not quite to the edge. Layer 2: mash avocadoes with sour cream, lemon juice, and garlic; spread on top of bean layer. Layer 3: Sprinkle green chile and green onions on avocado layer. Layer 4: Combine cheeses and sprinkle over chile layer. Layer 5: Lay sliced olives and tomato cubes in a wedge-shaped design. Decorate with parsley and cilantro. Serve with chips and spreading knives--and a pitcher of margaritas.