American Flag Taco Dip

Name: American Flag Taco Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 40
Ingredients: 4 oz. white cheddar cheese, divided; 4 cups light sour cream; 1 pkg. reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix; ¼ cup fresh cilantro; 1 large fresh jalapeño pepper, chopped; ½ cup black beans; 2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered; WHEAT THINS Original Snacks

This creative flag dip will be the hit of your summer party, but it won't last long once guests find the creamy taco dip under the patriotic toppings.

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Servings:

Makes 40 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 5 RITZ Crackers, 6 TRISCUIT Crackers or 16 WHEAT THINS each

Ingredient list

4 oz. white cheddar cheese, divided
4 cups light sour cream
1 pkg. (1 oz.) reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large fresh jalapeño pepper, chopped
½ cup rinsed canned black beans
2 cups small grape tomatoes, quartered
RITZ Crackers, TRISCUIT Crackers and WHEAT THINS Original Snacks

Directions

Cut 3 slices from cheese. Use small star-shaped canape or cookie cutter to cut 1 star from each cheese slice. Shred cheese trimmings and remaining cheese; reserve for later use.

Combine sour cream, taco seasoning mix, cilantro and peppers; spread onto bottom of 2-qt. rectangular baking dish.

Spoon beans into square shape on upper left hand corner of dip; top with cheese stars. Top remaining dip with rows of tomatoes and shredded cheese to resemble flag as shown in photo.

Serve with crackers and WHEAT THINS.