Taco Party Dip

Ingredients:

1 can fat-free refried beans
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (1.25 oz.) taco seasoning mix
2 c. shredded Mexican blend ( cheddar/Monterey Jack) cheese
1 bag (4.5 oz) Crunchmaster® Roasted Garlic Multi-Seed Crackers
1/2 c. chopped fresh tomatoes
1/4 c. thinly sliced green onions
Optional additional toppings:
1 chopped avocado
3 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
1/2 c. sour cream

Pre-heat oven to 350˚F. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and season with taco mix. Set aside. Spray a 24 oz. Au Gratin dish, or 9” deep dish pie pan with non-stick baking spray. Evenly spread 1 can of fat-free refried beans on the bottom of the dish. Top with ground beef/taco mixture. Sprinkle with Mexican blend cheese.
Layer the Multi-Seed Crackers around the outside of the dish in an overlapping pattern. Cover crackers with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
Bake at 350˚F for 15 minutes, until cheese melts, and dish is warmed through.
Take from oven and remove foil from crackers. Cover with fresh chopped tomatoes and sliced green onions.

Serves 8