You will also need: 9 inch pie dish (or other similar plate or pan), a piping bag, or a zip top bag to make the spider web, Tortilla Chips (for serving)

Prep work

• Add the refried beans to a medium bowl. Give them a really good stir to loosen them up and make them easy to spread.
• Add the sour cream to a piping bag or a re-sealable zip top bag. Cut a tiny piece from the tip so that only a thin line will be dispensed.

Make the Spiders

• Cut 3 or 4 black olives in half, lengthwise to make 6-8 spiders.
• Make the spider legs by slicing a whole black olive into thin rounds, less than a ¼ inch. Then cut the rounds in half. You’ll need 8 legs per spider.

Build the Halloween Spider Dip

• Spread the refried beans into a 9 inch pie dish. Use a rubber spatula or the back of a large spoon to get an even, smooth layer.
• Layer the diced tomatoes over the refried beans, gently press the tomatoes into the refried beans so they are not floating on top (use your fingers or a small rubber spatula).
• Sprinkle the green onions on top.
• Add the finely shredded cheese over the dip in an even layer, covering the entire area.

Make the Spider Web

• Start with making a cross, dividing the pie in 4. Then draw 2 more lines with the sour cream making an X and dividing the pie in 8.
• Draw around the pie and across the existing lines making a web pattern. Start on the outside and work your way in.

Assemble the spiders on the bean dip

• Start with the body (half a black olive) then arrange 8 of the sliced olive pieces around the body.
• Gently press the spider pieces into the dip so they stay put.
• Cover the dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Make sure the plastic wrap won’t disturb the sour cream web.
• Serve with the spider bean dip with tortilla chips and enjoy!