Quick & Easy Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Treats
These quick and easy Cinco de Mayo fiesta treats are individual layered dip cups that are perfect for parties and gatherings. They feature layers of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and cheese, topped with tortilla chips for crunch.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Knife and Cutting Board
- 1 set of measuring cups and spoons
- 10 small clear plastic cups
- 1 spoon for layering
Ingredients
- 1 can 16 oz refried beans
- 1 avocado mashed (for guacamole)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup pico de gallo diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 1 lime juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Layers
- In a mixing bowl, combine refried beans with a splash of lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mash one avocado and season with salt to make a simple guacamole.
- In a separate bowl, mix sour cream with a pinch of salt.
- Prepare pico de gallo by combining diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños.
- Assemble the Cups
- In each small clear plastic cup, create layers starting with a spoonful of refried beans at the bottom.
- Add a layer of guacamole on top of the beans.
- Follow with a layer of sour cream.
- Add a layer of pico de gallo.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Garnish with sliced black olives and diced green onions.
- Serve
- Insert a tortilla chip into each cup for easy serving.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve to keep the layers fresh and crisp.
Notes
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These can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving
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Customize with your favorite toppings like corn, jalapeños, or salsa
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For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
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Perfect for parties, gatherings, or as an appetizer for Cinco de Mayo celebrations