Taco Casserole or 7-layer Dish, what ever you want to call it.

Kim - this is just for you. You told me you thought it was good, but I thought that was just you being nice and making conversation, but turns out you really want it, or you are still just being nice - whatever it is - it makes me feel special. :)

Of course this is a great recipe to just have anytime, It is a lot like a 7-Layer, but there are really 9 layers, so Taco Casserole fits better.....

Ingredients:

1 lb. of Ground Beef
1/2 of (1 ounce) pacakge 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
Guacamole Dip (recipe included)
1 bunch chopped green onions
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Ingredients for Guacamole dip:

2 Avocados - peeled, pitted & diced
2 teaspoons- salt
1 large tomato, diced
1 onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions:

1. mix guacamole dip first. In a medium bowl, mash avocados and stir in salt. Mix in the tomato, onion, jalapeno (optional), cilantro & lime juice.

2. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes prior to mixing with above or before serving.

3. Brown 1 lb. of ground beef in a medium pan. Drain. Blend the taco seasoning mix. Spread the meat into the large serving platter.

4. layer the refried beans on top of the ground beef mixture. Layer your pre-mixed Guacamole on top of the refried beans.

5. mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. spread over the guacamole layer.

6. top the layers with salsa. place a layer of tomato and green onions over the salsa. Top with cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.

Serve with Corn chips, or make it a meal with small soft corn tortillas or tostado shells.
Enjoy.