Save to Pinterest A festive and crowd-pleasing layered dip arranged to resemble a football field, perfect for game day gatherings.
This dip has become a staple at our family parties and always impresses guests with its festive look.
Ingredients
- 2 cups refried beans: Base layer
- 1 cup sour cream: For layers and piping yard lines
- 1 cup guacamole: Creates the football field
- 1 cup salsa: Borders the guacamole
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese: Sprinkled over salsa
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese: Sprinkled over salsa
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives: Players or fans decoration
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes: Cheese border topping
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions: Cheese border topping
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro: Cheese border topping
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce: Turf along the ends
- 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeños (optional): For added spice
- 2 bags tortilla chips: For dipping
- 1 bag pretzel sticks (optional): Mini goal posts
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large rectangular platter spread the refried beans evenly to form the first layer.
- Step 2:
- Carefully spread the sour cream over the beans leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Step 3:
- Spoon the guacamole over the sour cream smoothing it into a bright green rectangle to resemble the football field.
- Step 4:
- Layer salsa evenly along the edges outside the guacamole field and sprinkle grated cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the salsa border.
- Step 5:
- Decorate the guacamole field Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the tip snipped off to pipe yard lines and end zones with the reserved sour cream Arrange sliced black olives as players or fans along the edges Sprinkle tomatoes green onions and cilantro over the cheese border Add shredded lettuce along the ends as turf.
- Step 6:
- If desired create mini goal posts with pretzel sticks at both ends of the field.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips on the side.
Save to Pinterest Our family looks forward to this dip at every big game and it never lasts long on the table.
Serving Suggestions
Pair with Mexican lagers or fruity mocktails for a festive touch.
Dietary Variations
To make vegan use plant-based cheese sour cream and refried beans and add pickled jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
Storage Tips
Serve immediately but leftovers can be refrigerated covered for up to 2 days.
Save to Pinterest This crowd-pleaser brings fun and flavor to any occasion making game day extra special.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients create the base layers?
The base consists of refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- → How is the football field effect achieved?
The guacamole forms a bright green rectangle creating the field while sour cream is piped to resemble yard lines. Black olives, tomatoes, and lettuce add detail like players and turf.
- → Are there optional toppings to enhance flavor?
Yes, jalapeños add spice and you can include seasoned ground beef or turkey for a heartier layer if desired.
- → What can be used as dippers alongside the dip?
Tortilla chips are traditional, but pretzel sticks can also be used, especially for creating goal post decorations.
- → Is there a way to make this dish vegan?
Substitute plant-based cheese, sour cream, and refried beans to suit a vegan preference without sacrificing flavor.