$A large round platter of Betty’s Tex-Mex Dip layered with jalapeño bean dip, avocado, taco-seasoned sour cream and mayonnaise, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and scallions, served with tortilla chips.$

Betty’s Tex-Mex Dip

Name: Betty’s Tex-Mex Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 can jalapeño bean dip; 3 avocados; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ¾ cup sour cream; ¾ cup mayonnaise; 1 package taco seasoning; 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese; 2 medium globe tomatoes; ½ cup black olives; 3 scallions; tortilla chips; sliced jalapeños; well-drained salsa; chopped cilantro; diced roasted green chiles

Every scoop cuts through cool, creamy layers and ends with a little crunch from the fresh toppings. Betty's party dip is built for a sturdy tortilla chip and another pass around the table.

By Betty Lou Gardner50 minUpdated 2026-08-25

Betty’s Tex-Mex Dip is built in colorful layers, with creamy avocado and a taco-seasoned sour cream and mayonnaise layer between jalapeño bean dip and fresh toppings. Assemble it ahead, chill it well, and set it out with sturdy tortilla chips for ball games or casual gatherings.

Betty Lou Gardner in a family archival photograph

Granny’s Kitchen Notes

From Betty Lou Gardner

I usually make this in a big round platter so everybody can stand around it with chips during ball games or get-togethers. I like the olives chopped a little larger so you can still taste them in each bite.

How to Make Betty’s Tex-Mex Dip

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Jalapeño bean dip spread in an even layer across a large round brown serving platter.

01

Spread the Bean Layer

Smooth the jalapeño bean dip evenly across the bottom of a large round platter or 9x13-inch serving dish.

Mashed avocado spread evenly over the jalapeño bean-dip layer in a large round serving platter.

02

Make the Avocado Layer

Mash the avocados with lemon juice until mostly smooth, then spread them gently over the beans.

Taco-seasoned sour cream and mayonnaise spread completely over the avocado layer in a round serving platter.

03

Add the Creamy Taco Layer

Stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, and taco seasoning until smooth, then spread the mixture over the avocado.

Layered Tex-Mex dip topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, diced tomatoes, black olives, and scallions before chilling.

04

Finish and Chill

Cover the creamy layer with Monterey Jack cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and scallions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then serve cold with tortilla chips.

$A large round platter of Betty’s Tex-Mex Dip layered with jalapeño bean dip, avocado, taco-seasoned sour cream and mayonnaise, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and scallions, served with tortilla chips.$