I tried Stevie Nicks’ go-to potluck recipe, and it's as legendary as she is

It's my new potluck obsession.

While you may not have had Stevie Nicks as a potluck queen on your bingo card, it turns out the Fleetwood Mac singer loved to host. In 1988, she shared a recipe for an iconic dip in the "Rock 'n' Roll Cuisine" cookbook. The appetizer keeps things simple and still brings big party energy.

The recipe skips baking and slow cooking. Instead, it layers creamy, spicy, and refreshing ingredients in a glass dish. After that, no further work is needed, and it's ready to serve. Below, you'll find the full recipe, along with a few tips to make it an even bigger hit.

How To Make Fleetwood Mac's Party Dip

In a 9x13-inch pan, spread 2 large cans of spicy refried beans evenly across the bottom. In a bowl, mix together two packages of taco seasoning, one cup mayonnaise, and two cups sour cream until combined, then spread half of the mixture over the bean layer. Next, add a layer of shredded iceberg lettuce, followed by three cups of shredded Cheddar cheese, then a layer of six medium, chopped tomatoes. Spread the remaining taco seasoning, mayonnaise, and sour cream mixture over the tomatoes, then finish by sprinkling the top layer with two small cans' worth of sliced black olives.

How To Upgrade Fleetwood Mac’s Party Dip

If you're ever in a situation where you have to host on short notice, this dip comes together in minutes. On a scorching hot day, it will hit that sweet spot between comforting and refreshing all at once. The spicy beans add heartiness, the creamy cheese mixture brings the decadence, the diced tomatoes and crisp lettuce keep things bright, and the black olives round everything out with a subtle briny note. The dip holds its own just as it is, but a few easy tweaks below will help you take it even further.

Add aromatics: Scatter some fresh cilantro or scallions over the top right before serving for a bright, fresh lift that wakes up the whole dip.
Add more beans: The heartiness of this dip makes it comforting, and you can lean into that even further by mixing in a blend of black, kidney, and pinto beans for extra substance.
Serve it with crunchy snacks:Tortilla chips will always deliver here, but spicy crisps, pretzels, or fresh vegetable sticks will give you and your guests something more exciting to scoop up this dip with.