Pin A festive and crowd-pleasing layered dip arranged to resemble a football field perfect for game day gatherings.
This dip has always been the highlight when I bring it to family football games everyone loves the creativity and flavor combination.
Ingredients
- 2 cups refried beans: base layer
- 1 cup sour cream: layer and piping for yard lines
- 1 cup guacamole: bright green center layer
- 1 cup salsa: layered along edges
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese: sprinkled over salsa border
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese: sprinkled over salsa border
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives: decoration players or fans
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes: sprinkled over cheese border
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions: sprinkled over cheese border
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro: sprinkled over cheese border
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce: added as turf along ends
- 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeños: optional for spice
- 2 bags tortilla chips: for dipping
- 1 bag pretzel sticks: optional for goal posts
Instructions
- Layer Beans:
- On a large rectangular platter spread the refried beans evenly to form the first layer.
- Spread Sour Cream:
- Carefully spread the sour cream over the beans leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Add Guacamole:
- Spoon the guacamole over the sour cream smoothing it into a bright green rectangle to resemble the football field.
- Layer Salsa and Cheese:
- Layer salsa evenly along the edges outside the guacamole field and sprinkle grated cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the salsa border.
- Decorate 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.
- Create Goal Posts:
- If desired create mini goal posts with pretzel sticks at both ends of the field.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips on the side.
Pin My family enjoys gathering around this dip during football season sharing stories and cheering on our favorite teams.
Additional Tips
To make this dip vegan use plant-based cheese sour cream and refried beans and add pickled jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this dip with Mexican lagers or fruity mocktails for a festive touch and provide plenty of tortilla chips for dipping.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy cheese sour cream may contain gluten if using wheat-based chips or pretzels beans may contain lard check labels for vegetarian or vegan options.
Pin This football field dip is sure to be a touchdown at your next gathering so enjoy the fun and flavor it brings.
Recipe FAQ
- → What ingredients form the base layers?
The base consists of refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- → How are the yard lines created on the dip?
Yard lines are piped onto the guacamole layer using sour cream, applied with a piping bag or a snipped zip-top bag.
- → Can this dip accommodate meat additions?
Yes, you can add seasoned ground beef or turkey between the beans and sour cream layers for a heartier option.
- → How can the dip be made vegan-friendly?
Substitute plant-based cheese, vegan sour cream, and ensure refried beans are vegan to adapt the dish.
- → What are suggested serving accompaniments?
Serve the dip with tortilla chips and optionally pretzel sticks, which can also be used as decorative goal posts.