Taco Dip and Chips

A popular recipe this time of the year.

8 oz pkg of cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 pkg taco seasoning (start with 1/2 pkg and adjust seasoning to your preference)
2 chopped tomatoes
1 chopped green pepper - or red/yellow
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 or 3 chopped green onions

Soften cream cheese.  Add taco seasonings.  Spread chopped lettuce on platter.  Put chream cheese mixture on top.  Layer remaining ingredients.  Serve with taco chipps or small party pitas.

No Fuss Mexican Layered Dip

Perfect for watching Football!

1 pkg light cream cheese

1 tbsp taco seasoning mix

1 cup salsa

1 cup drained canned black beans, rinsed

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1 cup cheddar shredded

1 cup shredded lettuce

2 tbsp sliced ripe olives

1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

baked tortilla chips

Beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.  Add seasoning mix; beat until well blended.  Spread on a shallow 9 inch dish.  Layer remaining ingredients over cream cheese mixture; cover

Refrigerate at least 1 hour.  For easier dipping, remove from fridge 20 min before serving.

Serve with tortilla chips.