Hot Southwest Bean Dip

{sisters cafe AZ Republic Newspaper Recipe}

Doesn't this look tasty. I'm going to have to try this recipe soon.

1 lb. sausage

1 medium onion

1 tsp. garlic salt

1 (7 oz.) can green chili salsa (salsa verde)

2 TBS. sliced black olives

1 cup monterey jack cheese

1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce

1 (30 oz.) can refried beans

1 small can chopped green chilies

1 cup sour cream

1-2 green onions-sliced

1 cup cheddar cheese

1-2 avocados-chunked

Brown sausage, onion and garlic salt. Drain fat. Stir in hot sauce. In a 13-15" platter, layer beans, meat mixture, green chilies, sour cream, green salsa, green onion, both cheeses and olives. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until hot and cheese is melted. Top with avocado chunks and serve with tortilla chips.