Description
This classic 7 Layer Dip is a flavorful and colorful appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. It features layers of spicy refried beans, fresh guacamole, seasoned sour cream, chunky salsa, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives, served with crunchy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans Refried Beans (suggest spicy jalapeno)
- Hot Sauce (optional)
- 3 to 4 medium Avocados
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
- 1/2 Jalapeno (finely minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (more to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups Sour Cream
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups Favorite Salsa (chunky, mild, or hot)
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar or Mexican Cheese Blend
- 2 to 3 Roma Tomatoes (chopped)
- 3 Green Onions (sliced)
- 1 (2.25 ounce) can Black Olives (drained)
- Tortilla Chips
Instructions
- Stir the refried beans in a bowl to make spreading easier. Optionally, mix in some hot sauce for added spice. Spread the beans evenly on the bottom of your serving dish. You can use them straight from the can or warm them slightly if preferred.
- In a bowl, mash together the avocados, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, finely minced jalapeno, and salt until chunky and well mixed. Adjust salt to taste. Spread the guacamole evenly over the refried beans layer.
- Mix the sour cream with taco seasoning in a bowl, adding a splash of lime juice or chopped cilantro if desired. Spread this mixture evenly over the guacamole layer.
- Spoon your favorite chunky salsa evenly over the sour cream layer. Choose a thick salsa or pico de gallo to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend generously over the salsa layer.
- Chop roma tomatoes and drain any excess juice. Spread the tomatoes evenly over the cheese layer to avoid excess moisture.
- Finish by sprinkling sliced green onions and drained black olives over the top of the dip.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeno and hot sauce.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prepare the dip a few hours in advance for better flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg