Brandy's Heavenly Seven Layer Dip

I actually thought of going into business making this dip for people, it's the best I've ever had, although I'm biased I guess! If you entertain a lot you'll find this recipe to be a quick and easy fix and, on top of that, you'll be getting compliments for years to come!

What you'll need:

2-3 large Hoss avacadoes (just my preference but you can use 4-6 of the smaller avocadoes)
1 pkg guacamole mix (I find mine in walmart next to the avocadoes!)
Few spoonfulls of salsa (if desired)
1 1/2 Cups sour cream
2 pkgs cream cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (i've been known to use pepper jack or a mexican cheese blend too.)
2 cans bean dip
1/2 Cup salsa
2 cans sliced black olives

To start you'll need a large serving platter. (I cheat and use my turkey platter because it's huge!)

Mix up your guacamole by cutting your avocadoes lengthwise, removing pit and using a spoon to spoon out the flesh into a bowl. Use a large fork to mash the avocado until smooth. I usually toss in the couple tablespoons of salsa during this process to add color, flavor and make the smushing process a little easier. You can also toss in a dash or two of lemon or lime juice to help the guacamole keep its color. Mix in the guac mix and refrigerate until you add the guac layer to the dip.

Assembling the layers:

The bottom layer is the cream cheese with some sharp cheddar mixed into it. (If you like a little kick, you can toss in some red pepper or cayenne when you are mixing the sharp cheddar into the cream cheese.) Spread cream cheese mixture onto your platter. On top of that you can put your bean dip... then guacamole, then sour cream, then salsa (spooned on gently) and then sprinkle amply with shredded cheese (the mex blend looks gorgeous) and top it off with the sliced black olives.

*Note... if you find you are having trouble getting the layers on top of one another you can slip the platter into your freezer for a few minutes BETWEEN layers to help the previous layer set quicker. Just make sure you set the dip out for several minutes after you're done so that it isn't frozen!

Enjoy with some tortilla chips and try not to gorge!