Texas Caviar (Charlie)

·         1 large can bean dip

·         3 avocados, coarsely mashed

·         Juice of ½ lemon

·         3 T. mayonnaise

·         3 T. sour cream

·         ½ pkg. taco seasoning mix                

·         ½ cup chopped ripe olives

·         1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated

·         4 to 6 green onions, chopped

·         2 tomatoes, chopped

·         Large size corn chips or tostados

Spread the bean dip in the bottom of an 8-inch square serving dish.  Combine the avocado and lemon juice (add a little picante sauce if you like it hot) and spread over the dip.  Combine mayonnaise, sour cream and seasoning mix and spread over avocado mixture.  Top with ripe olives then grated cheese.  Combine the onions and tomatoes and sprinkle over mixture.  Cover and refrigerate several hours for flavors to mingle.  Serve with corn chips or tostados.