Pin It 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 game days everyone loves its festive look and delicious layers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups refried beans: Base layer
- 1 cup sour cream: For layers and piping yard lines
- 1 cup guacamole: Bright green field layer
- 1 cup salsa: Border layer
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese: On salsa border
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese: On salsa border
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives: Players or fans decoration
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes: Over cheese border
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions: Over cheese border
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro: Over cheese border
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce: Turf at ends
- 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeños: Optional spice
- 2 bags tortilla chips: For dipping
- 1 bag pretzel sticks: Optional 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.
Pin It We enjoy gathering around this dip during football games creating great memories with friends and family.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this dip with Mexican lagers or fruity mocktails for a festive touch perfect for game day parties.
Dietary Adjustments
To make vegan use plant-based cheese sour cream and refried beans and add pickled jalapeños for extra spice.
Tools Needed
A large rectangular platter spatula piping bag or zip-top bag and small bowls for prepping toppings make assembling easy.
Pin It This football field dip adds fun to any party and can be easily customized to your taste.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How can I make this dip vegan-friendly?
Use plant-based cheese, sour cream substitutes, and vegan refried beans to create a dairy-free and vegan version.
- → What is the best way to create the yard lines on the dip?
Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a small tip cut off to pipe sour cream lines resembling yard markers.
- → Can I prepare this dip in advance?
Yes, assemble the layers ahead of time but add fresh toppings and piped lines just before serving to keep the presentation sharp.
- → What dippers work best with this layered dip?
Tortilla chips are ideal, and pretzel sticks can also be used for added texture and creativity.
- → Are there optional toppings to add extra flavor?
Pickled jalapeños or hot sauce can be added for heat, and fresh cilantro or green onions enhance freshness.