Author: A Slice of Santa Barbara from the Junior League of Santa Barbara, California
Ingredients
4 large ripe avocados, mashed
½ cup sour cream
Few drops of Tabasco sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup fresh lemon or lime juice
4 ounces freshly grated sharp Cheddar cheese
4 ounces freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese
3 to 4 plum tomatoes, diced
½ cup sliced green onions, including some tops
¾ cup sliced pitted black olives
¾ cup sour cream
1 cup of your favorite salsa
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley if you hate cilantro!)
Sturdy tortilla chips for dipping
Instructions
Combine the avocados with the ½ cup sour cream, Tabasco, garlic, salt, and lemon or lime juice; mix well. (Note: if you have a favorite guacamole, you can use it in place of this one).
On a serving platter, layer ingredients in the following order: avocado mixture, cheeses, tomatoes, green onions, olives, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips for scooping. Serves about 8.
Note: If you are not serving immediately, ingredients can be prepared and refrigerated separately. This way the salsa and other ingredients will not run with time.
Recipe by The Culinary Cellar at https://theculinarycellar.com/a-slice-of-santa-barbara/