7 Layer Bean Dip is seven layers of deliciousness! This easy dip recipe is the perfect party appetizer with tons of Mexican-inspired flavors from beans, cheese, salsa, guacamole and more.
7-Layer Bean Dip is a classic dip recipe for a reason: it’s loaded with flavor and impossible to resist! This is a great party dip any time of year for BBQs, potlucks, holidays, and game days. It’s one of our favorites and this recipe is really easy.
What I like best – besides the flavor – is that you can use shortcuts to make it or make some of the layers from scratch. Have a favorite guacamole recipe? Feel free to use it or make it easy with store-bought guac. The same goes for the salsa and refried beans. Serve this Layered Taco Dip with tortilla chips and veggie sticks – it’s also the first appetizer to go when we make it for parties.
7-Layer Dip Ingredients
- Refried Beans are mixed with taco seasoning
- Canned green chilies add some spice
- Guacamole – store bought or homemade
- Sour cream
- Salsa or pico de Gallo – A thicker salsa works best, so your dip doesn’t get watery.
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese – shred your own – it tastes better!
- Sliced black olives for texture
- Sliced green onions as a bonus!
How to Make 7 Layer Dip Tips
- We like to spice up the beans so add taco seasoning mix. You can use a combination of chili powder and cumin instead.
- Then it’s just about layering the dip (like when you layer nachos) in a clear glass pie plate, baking dish, casserole dish, or bowl.
- Add the shredded cheese, olives, and onions on top. Or swap the onions with fresh cilantro.
- You can change the order of the layers, but I don’t recommend having the guacamole on top. It will brown and not look appealing, so keep it as a layer inside the dip.
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Storage
- You can make 7 layer bean dip up to a day in advance. Keep it covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers will keep for two days in the fridge. The dip may get watery after that.
7 Layer Dip Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine refried beans, taco seasoning and green chilies.
- Using a pie plate put refried beans on the bottom in an even layer, then add a layer of sour cream, a layer of guacamole, a layer of salsa, a layer of cheese. Next sprinkle on olives and then add green onions. Serve with tortilla chips.
- Store in refrigerator.
Recipe Nutrition
Variations
It’s fun to play around with the layers to change the flavors, and no law says it has to be seven layers! So, feel free to experiment – here are some ideas you might like:
- Beef or Turkey Layer: You can add a layer of meat to your dip. Ground beef or ground turkey browned with taco seasoning is great. Just be sure to cool it thoroughly before adding it to the dip. I like it on top of the bean layer.
- Chicken Layer: Add cooked shredded chicken seasoned with taco seasoning. Rotisserie chicken is excellent.
- Salsa: There are so many kinds of salsa available it’s easy to change it up every time you make the dip.
- Beans: You can use refried pinto beans or try refried black beans.
- Some people add lettuce or bell pepper on top for crunch.
- Garnishes: Sliced jalapeños, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro are all great toppings to try, too. You can also add diced Roma tomatoes or halved grape tomatoes!
Perfect Main Dishes To Serve Alongside 7 Layer Dip
- Mexican Steak Skillet uses salsa
- Chicken Street Tacos is perfect as another appetizer
- Copycat Mexican Pizza is one of our favorites!
Great stuff.