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By Dawn Hall, author of the Busy People’s Cookbook Series

This is so easy and so good. You will have extra for second helpings.

2 (16 ounce) cans Mexican-style refried beans
1 (16 ounce) container fat-free sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) package fat-free shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
3 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered
½ cup chopped green onions

With a spatula, spread the refried beans onto a cake plate.
In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, cream cheese, half the Cheddar cheese, and the taco seasoning.
Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the refried beans.
Place the tomatoes and green onions on top.
Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
Cover and keep chilled until ready to serve.
Serve with fat-free tortilla chips.

Yield: 16 (1/2-cup) servings

Calories: 126 (5% fat)
Total Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Carbohydrate: 18g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Protein: 11g
Sodium: 499mg
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 very lean meat, 1 starch

Preparation time: 20 minutes

This Mexican themed graduation party was created for Precious Moms by Dawn Hall, the author of the award winning Busy People’s Cookbook Series including the just released title: Busy People’s Super Simple Menus Cookbook, (137 healthy, home-style-meals made in 30-minutes or less); Slow Cooker Cookbook, Low-Carb Cookbook, Diabetic Cookbook, Christmas Cookbook, Low-Fat Cookbook, Busy People’s Down Home Cooking Without the Down Home Fat Cookbook and 7 Simple Steps to a Healthier You.  Her books are currently available at all fine bookstores and on the internet.  For more free recipes and cooking ideas go to her website: www.Dawnhallcookbooks.com