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Hot Mexican Layer Dip

November 27, 2012 by Lindsay 36 Comments

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This recipe for Hot Mexican Layer Dip is an easy, healthy appetizer that’s perfect for parties, game days and other gatherings. Plus it’s full of protein thanks to the quinoa, cottage cheese and black beans so you can feel good about eating it!

Packed with protein, this recipe for Hot Mexican Layer Dip is an easy, healthy appetizer that's perfect for parties, game days and other gatherings.

**Post and photos updated 3/24/16**

Hi Friends!

I originally shared this recipe way back in 2012 and it took me a solid 3.5 years to make it again. WHY?! Now that I’ve reminded myself how good it is, I plan to make it on the regular. I serve this dip warm, but fact is it’s equally good cold. I just wanted to change things up…so serve it whatever way you prefer. You can also try this recipe for Mexican Layer Dip if you’re looking for something a bit quicker.

Anyways, when I originally made this dip, it was my goal to pack as much protein into it as possible! I pureed some cottage cheese into the black beans, added a layer of leftover quinoa because I always seem to have some extra in the fridge.

This recipe for Hot Mexican Layer Dip is an easy, healthy appetizer that's perfect for parties, game days and other gatherings. Plus it's full of protein thanks to the quinoa, cottage cheese and black beans so you can feel good about eating it!

Here’s how you make it:

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This recipe for Hot Mexican Layer Dip is an easy, healthy appetizer that’s perfect for parties, game days and other gatherings. Plus it’s full of protein thanks to the quinoa, cottage cheese and black beans so you can feel good about eating it!

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups black beans
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 medium avocados
  • 1 cup diced onion, divided
  • 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
  • juice from one lime
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 cup salsa (drained if watery)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese
  • Chopped green onions, optional

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, puree beans, garlic and cottage cheese.
  2. In a small bowl, mash avocado and stir in 1/2 cup onion, cilantro and lime juice.
  3. In the bottom of a 8×8 or 9×9 pan (i used a glass baking dish), spread the bean mixture evenly.
  4. Sprinkle quinoa evenly on top of bean mixture.
  5. Top with salsa.
  6. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup onion, tomatoes, peppers and 3/4 cup cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake at 375 for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove, top with guacamole, remaining cheese and green onions.
  9. Serve with chips.

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You can return the pan to the oven for a few minutes after you add the guac and remaining cheese to melt it if you’d like, but leaving it in too long may cause the guac to start browning.

 This recipe for Hot Mexican Layer Dip is an easy, healthy appetizer that's perfect for parties, game days and other gatherings. Plus it's full of protein thanks to the quinoa, cottage cheese and black beans so you can feel good about eating it!

 And just for fun, here’s one of the pictures from the original post 🙂

7 Layer Dip taken to the next level. Try this Protein Packed Hot Mexican Layer Dip at your next party!

Who’s coming over to help me eat this?!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

 

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    November 27, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Oh my gosh, this looks incredible!! I’ve got to try this out, and it’s Mexican which is by far my favorite cuisine!!

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  2. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    November 27, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    You are on it with the cottage cheese! I am loving it. I’m doing a Mexican layer thing tomorrow… wish I’d thought to add cottage cheese to mine too. Looks awesome!

    Reply
  3. Laura says

    November 27, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    Ooh, pick me, pick me 🙂

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  4. Miz says

    November 27, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    you haaaad me at packed with protein.

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  5. Alison says

    November 27, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    This looks like another great recipe! Love that you packed it with protein!

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  6. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    November 27, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    A family favorite! I like the addition of cottage cheese and quinoa.

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  7. Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says

    November 27, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    I need this NOW.

    Reply
  8. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    November 27, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    This looks seriously so amazing! Love the bean + cottage cheese combo! Genius!

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  9. Aparna B. says

    November 27, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Looks so delicious! I’ve made layer dips so many times, but never thought to use quinoa (DOY). Now I know 🙂 Knowing is half the battle. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    This look amazing, especially after TDay, I’m already tired of turkey. I love Mexican inspired anything

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  11. Karla @ myhighonlife says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I am making this one for football games/party this weekend! I will bring a healthy alternative to what will be a breeding ground for naughty food. Big game this weekend for the Badgers (not like they’re deserving of the championship game but I digress).

    It look phenomenal 🙂

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  12. misszippy says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    This is a fantastic recipe! I’m quite certain I would sit down and eat the entire dish of it, which might be a problem….

    Reply
  13. Kierston says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    This looks mighty tasty…and hot 🙂

    Reply
  14. Danica @ It's Progression says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    YUM.

    Reply
  15. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    This looks fantastic! I haven’t really made a spread for football yet this season…thinking I might need to add this to the repetoire this coming weekend!

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  16. Erin @ A Girl & Her Mutt says

    November 27, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    I love the idea of quinoa in the dip!!! This looks fantastic!

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  17. sarah k @ the pajama chef says

    November 27, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    this sounds so good!! a mexican dip that is healthy & cheesy 🙂

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  18. Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says

    November 27, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Yummy! I always forget about adding cottage cheese to make dishes nice and, well, cheesy 🙂 Looks good, Linds!

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  19. Alexis @ Hummusapien says

    November 27, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Another delish recipe!! Love that it’s full of protein. I wish I could just take a big forkful out of that picture!

    Reply
  20. Amanda @ Run Principessa says

    November 27, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    I wish I could just live in your kitchen! My mind pinned this before my fingers could actually do the deed!

    Reply
  21. Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says

    November 27, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    looks delicious– and looks healthy too- yay!

    Reply
  22. Debra @ Miles to Run says

    November 27, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Oh this looks so delicious, and I LOVE the ways you are getting more protein in there! I’m pinning this. 🙂

    Reply
  23. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    November 27, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Oh man, I LOVE Mexican food. Why is it that it’s so freaking comforting and delicious? And of course, if you have a fresh squeezed margarita along side, it only gets better. 😉

    Reply
  24. Arturo Féliz-Camilo says

    November 28, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Thanks for sharing! looks amazing!

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  25. Becki @Fight4Wellness says

    November 30, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    This will be great for the next football party I go to. Sounds absolutely incredible!

    Reply
  26. Lee says

    December 1, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    This looks delicious. I love Mexican layered dip.

    Reply
  27. Min says

    December 2, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    THis looks great!! I’ve tried Ellie Krieger’s Mexican layer dip several times and it was always a hit!! I have a feeling this one’s going to be a crowd pleaser as well 😉

    Reply
  28. Tawnie Kroll says

    March 25, 2016 at 11:12 AM

    Love the addition of cottage cheese, yum!

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  29. Emily says

    March 25, 2016 at 12:25 PM

    The Mexican layer dip has so many delicious flavors and colors in one dip. I love it.

    Reply
  30. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says

    March 25, 2016 at 5:46 PM

    i want a whole pan of this…this will be great for a quick weeknight too.

    Reply
  31. Coach Henness says

    March 25, 2016 at 7:09 PM

    I want to come and eat this right now! I love that this has like all ingredients I already have too.

    Reply
  32. Chrissa - Physcial Kitchness says

    March 26, 2016 at 11:03 AM

    Loving this! It’s so cool that you added cottage cheese. A night, light dip that looks totally irresistible!

    Reply
  33. jen says

    March 24, 2017 at 7:56 AM

    oooh your photos have come a long way . . .teach me the ways 😉 And love the idea of the pureed cottage cheese in there – genius

    Reply
  34. Michelle says

    March 24, 2017 at 7:50 PM

    Love dips like this! I will never turn down any kind of Mexican food!!

    Reply
  35. Sara | sarahaasrdn.com says

    March 24, 2017 at 9:39 PM

    Love that you added quinoa to this! Super smart and easy way to add some yummy nutrition!

    Reply
  36. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    March 27, 2017 at 5:19 AM

    I would gladly come over to help! We love Mexican flavors 🙂

    Reply

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