TGI Friday's 9-Layer Dip

Ingredients

• 2 strips lean bacon
• 1 (16 ounce) can plain refried beans
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup guacamole
• 1/3 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons finely sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Fry diced bacon until done. Add refried beans, cooking slowly and stirring frequently until the bacon and bacon drippings are mixed through - about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Mix taco seasoning with sour cream and set aside.
3. To build 9 layer dip place ingredients in this order on a shallow serving platter:
4. Spread refried beans to about 1 inch thick. 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese, cup sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, diced cilantro, black olives, and sliced green onion. Add 1/4 cup cheese over top for garnish.