Cozy Spiderweb Taco Dip with Black Bean Spiders
A creamy, cheesy taco dip with a festive spiderweb design and black bean spiders, perfect for Halloween parties or cozy nights in. This crowd-pleasing appetizer comes together in under 20 minutes with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for spiderweb)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (for spider legs)
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup sour cream and taco seasoning; mix until well combined.
- Spread refried beans evenly across the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the beans, creating distinct layers.
- Sprinkle drained green chiles and sliced black olives evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Optionally broil 1-2 minutes for a browner top.
- While dip bakes, place 1/2 cup sour cream in a small zip-top bag and snip a tiny corner off. When dip comes out of oven, pipe a spiral of sour cream from center outward. Use a toothpick to drag lines from center to edge, creating a web pattern.
- For each spider, place a black bean on the dip and press four olive slices on each side for legs. Make 3-4 spiders.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions over top. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Notes
Softening cream cheese is essential for a smooth texture. For the spiderweb, use a tiny hole in the piping bag and wipe the toothpick clean between each line. Let dip rest 5 minutes before serving to set layers. Can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance; bake straight from fridge, adding 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 12
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