With NFL officially starting this past week, football season is in full swing and I cannot be more excited about that! Two out of three of my teams won so I’m loving life. That Saints game was a bit of a nail-biter, right?
With football season comes football food which is my absolute favorite kind of food! It’s always cheesy and meaty and oh-so-bad for you. This recipe is no exception. It has sausage, bacon, three kinds of cheese, refried beans, jalapenos… basically everything I love. It was so delicious and even my husband, who had his own dish of paleo spinach artichoke dip, couldn’t keep his hands off it.
I’m looking forward another great season of football and sharing what I’m cooking with you guys. I’m thinking I’m going to share these recipes on Mondays…? In past seasons I’ve always done Friday but I feel like that it’s better to give you time to get to the store for all the cheese and bacon that you’re gonna need. Yeah?
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Cajun 7 Layer Dip
from Creole Contessa
Ingredients
For 1st layer:
- 1 29 oz can of whole pinto beans, drained, rinsed
- ½ small onion, chopped
- ½ small bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 chipotle pepper
- cooking spray to coat dish
For the 2nd Layer
- 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
For the 3rd Layer
- 1 small jar of pickled, sliced jalapenos
For the 4th Layer
- 8 ounces grated jack cheese
For the 5th-6th Layer
- ½ pound fresh andouille sausage, casing removed
- ½ pound of thick cut bacon, diced
- cooking oil
For the 7th Layer
- 4 ounces Mexican cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- To prepare the first layer, place everything in a food processor, blend until almost smooth. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat add about 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, add bacon and fry until crisp.
- Remove bacon from pan and place on paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off all but about 1 teaspoon of bacon grease.
- Add andouille sausage to bacon grease. Break up and cook and completely cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add beans to bacon/sausage grease and cook about 5 minutes.
- Assembly dip in the above order. Bake at 375F for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 454Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 873mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 6gSugar: 1gProtein: 26g
Tracey says
I’m so glad football is back too, and the food is definitely part of the reason! Dips galore, and this one sounds awesome. Sausage and bacon – Shane would go crazy for it!
Ruthy @ Omeletta says
This looks so good! I can definitely get on board with a dip that has multiple layers of cheese. And YAY for football being back! Although boo, since I’m a Ravens fan and their game on Thursday against the Broncos broke my heart. Ah, football drama :)
cassie says
Adore these flavors. Great dip idea, Amanda!!
kita says
I kind of sort of just discovered 7 layer dip this summer – now you’ve gone and blown my mind by kicking it up a notch!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
Great dip Amanda – I am all for yummy snacks while watching football!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I am a dip fanatic! Love me some dip! This looks like perfect football food!!
Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake says
This looks like a perfect appetizer for football season!