Seven Layer Dip ...p9

The richness of cream cheese in this dip caught my eye - usually seven layer dip is made with sour cream, and not cooked.  If you're looking for an alternative, or if you don't have sour cream but you do cream cheese, don't hesitate to make this recipe.  It's a winner.

One point of confusion for me, however, was "picante sauce."  By that, did the contributor mean something like Tapatio?  Because that is what I was about to layer on top of the guacamole, when my husband came along and asked, "are you sure they meant that and not salsa?"  Well, I wasn't.  I googled the term, but came away still unclear. 

For all you hispanics out there, or Mexican food lovers anywhere, what is the texture of picante?  How does it differ from salsa?  For Kimber-lala (and you know who you are), which do you use?  It's okay to name brands for us! 

I ended up using Pace salsa with a little bit of Tapatio mixed in. 

Great dip choice!  and the critic loved it. 

Hardy Appetit!

SEVEN LAYER DIP

8-oz. pkg. Cream Cheese
1 can refried beans
Guacamole
Picante Sauce
Grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese
Sliced black olives
Chopped green onions

Layer softened cream cheese on bottom of a 9"x13" pan.  Continue layering with other ingredients.

Bake at 350° for 15 min. or until cheese melts.