Seven Layer Bean Dip

I love chips and salsa, but sometimes I want something else to dip my chips in.  Usually guacamole will do the trick, but every now and then I like something with a lot of variety, like seven layer bean dip.  This was my first time making it.  I got the recipe from here.  

Ingredients

• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch chopped green onions
• 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
2. Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans.
3. Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.

 I changed the recipe slightly by taking out the lettuce, pepper, and onions, but I mostly stuck to the recipe with everything else.

The recipe was pretty easy, but I didn't LOVE it. I tried to half the recipe but I think I used too much cream cheese, which actually made it taste weird.  I would've liked more beans and cheese.  This wasn't horrible, and me and my husband ate it, but I've had better.  I'll definitely be on the lookout for a new seven layer bean dip recipe.