It’s easy to see why this 7 Layer Dip recipe gets a five star rating all over social media! Packed with layers of refried beans, creamy guacamole, and sharp cheddar cheese, this Seven Layer Dip is a perfect blend of textures and flavors.
Our Seven Layer Dip recipe requires no cooking or baking. If you can mix, spread, and sprinkle, you can quickly assemble this taco-seasoned appetizer and have it ready when guests arrive.
This taco dip begins with a bottom layer of beans (it’s the thickest, so it won’t buckle beneath the other layers). It is topped with spoonfuls of guacamole, seasoned sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, cheese, black olives, and tomatoes and finished with sliced green onions. Serve it with tortilla chips for scooping instead of stuffing it all into taco shells!
This dip is the perfect party food to feed a large crowd. You can’t go wrong with a layered dip recipe like this when it can be customized with your fans’ favorite fillings! Great for game day, Cinco de Mayo, potlucks, or family gatherings.
7 Layer Dip Ingredients
- Refried beans: I used a classic Old El Paso can of refried beans but feel free to use your favorite brand or even use a homemade refried beans recipe if you have one.
- Water
- Guacamole: You can use your favorite store-bought brand, make homemade guacamole from scratch, or simply mash avocado with some lime juice.
- Sour cream: You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream. It will taste similar but not exactly the same.
- Taco seasoning: You can use a packet of store-bought seasoning or try my homemade taco seasoning.
- Chunky salsa: Choose your favorite store-bought bottle or make your own salsa. Make sure to drain it through a mesh strainer before spreading!
- Lettuce: Finely shredded iceberg lettuce is traditional but leaf or romaine lettuce will work too.
- Fiesta blend cheese: You can use a Mexican blend cheese or a combination of cheeses if you don’t want to get a pre-blended bag. A few cheeses that go well in this dip are shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella, Colby Jack, and Monterey. You can also use a pepper jack cheese for a bit more spice.
- Black olives (I used Mario brand), well-drained
- Roma tomatoes: You can substitute cherry tomatoes or your favorite fresh tomatoes and chop them. Since tomatoes are juicy, you may want to pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Green onions
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make The Best 7 Layer Dip
- Begin At The Bottom: Mix together the refried beans and water until completely combined and smooth. Spread into the bottom of a baking dish. and top with a layer of guacamole.
- Season The Sour Cream: Whisk together the sour cream and taco seasoning. Spread the sour cream mixture over the guacamole layer.
- Spread And Sprinkle: Drain and spread the salsa over the sour cream layer. Sprinkle the shredded lettuce over the salsa layer, cover with a layer of shredded cheese, top with drained sliced black olives, followed by a layer of chopped tomatoes, and finish with sliced green onions.
- Chill: Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving. Scoop with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Classic seven layer dip recipes are always a crowd favorite; a perfect addition to most any party menu. But don’t save them just for Super Bowl, backyard barbecues, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and Taco Tuesday — a layered bean dip is loaded with protein, veggies, and complex carbs, making it a great excuse to skip the main dishes!
Serve your seven-layer taco dip with tortilla chips, Frito Scoops, pita chips, crackers, carrot or celery sticks, or other cut-up veggies for scooping. Make sure the sides are sturdy enough to hold all the layers so you get a taste of each in every bite!
Tips & Variations
- Make It Meaty: You can add a layer of seasoned ground meat to make your dip a bit meaty. Add a layer of ground beef, ground turkey, or ground pork just above the beans.
- Serve It Spicy: Change up the spice level to match your preferences. If you like things hot and spicy use a hot salsa, hot guacamole and add some chili powder to your beans. If you like a less-spicy layered dip, use mild ingredients. Or play around with something in the middle until you get just the right heat level to meet your needs.
- Tasty Toppings: You can add even more toppings, such as scallions, jalapeños, pico de gallo, crushed corn chips, or any of your favorites. No need to stop at 7 layers!
- Make Them Mini: You can create individual 7 Layer Dip Cups so that everyone has their own clear disposable container and no one will double dip!
Proper Storage
- To Store: Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Please keep in mind that this dip is made of several different fresh and canned vegetables, and that means that there will be natural juices that will be released.
- Make Ahead: You can definitely make this 7 layer dip the night before. Store it covered in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
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7 Layer Dip
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Ingredients
- 32 ounces (2 16-ounce) canned refried beans (I Old El Paso brand)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1½ cups premade mild guacamole (I used Walmart brand – Freshness Guaranteed)
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 ounce packet mild taco seasoning (I used Great Value brand)
- 16 ounces container chunky mild salsa (I used Pace brand), drained through a mesh strainer
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups pre-shredded fiesta blend cheese (I used Great Value brand)
- 2.25 ounces sliced black olives (I used Mario brand), well drained
- 1 cup chopped roma tomatoes
- ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
- Add the canned refried beans to a small mixing bowl. Add the 3 tablespoons of water, and stir until completely combined and smooth.32 ounces (2 16-ounce) canned refried beans, 3 tablespoons water
- Use either a silicone spatula, or an offset spatula to evenly spread the refried beans into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. (I used a clear glass 9×13 baking dish)
- Evenly spread the premade guacamole over the refried beans layer.1½ cups premade mild guacamole
- Next add the sour cream to a small mixing bowl. Sprinkle the packet of taco seasoning into the sour cream. Whisk until well incorporated.2 cups sour cream, 1 ounce packet mild taco seasoning
- Spread the sour cream mixture over the guacamole layer.
- Next, drain the container of chunky mild salsa through a mesh strainer to remove excess liquid, then spread the salsa over the sour cream layer.16 ounces container chunky mild salsa
- Sprinkle the shredded fiesta blend cheese over the salsa layer.2 cups pre-shredded fiesta blend cheese
- Sprinkle the shredded lettuce over the shredded cheese layer.2 cups shredded lettuce
- Sprinkle the drained sliced black olives over the shredded lettuce.2.25 ounces sliced black olives
- Sprinkle the chopped roma tomatoes over the black olives. (You can pat the tomatoes of excess juice)1 cup chopped roma tomatoes
- And, finally, sprinkle the thinly sliced green onions over the chopped tomatoes. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving with tortilla chips.½ cup thinly sliced green onions
Jenn’s Notes
- To Store: Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Please keep in mind that this dip is made of several different fresh and canned vegetables, and that means that there will be natural juices that will be released.
- Make Ahead: You can definitely make this 7 layer dip the night before. Store it covered in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
- You can add a layer of seasoned ground meat to make your dip a bit meaty. Add a layer of ground beef, ground turkey, or ground pork just above the beans.
- Change up the spice level to match your preferences. If you like things hot and spicy use a hot salsa, hot guacamole and add some chili powder to your beans. If you like a less-spicy layered dip, use mild ingredients. Or play around with something in the middle until you get just the right heat level to meet your needs.
- You can add even more toppings, such as scallions, jalapeños, pico de gallo, crushed corn chips, or any of your favorites. No need to stop at 7 layers!
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Great Recipe, look forward to trying it out. A download link would be nice than having to save the whole page.
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