Description
This classic 7 Layer Dip is a colorful and flavorful party favorite featuring layers of refried beans, guacamole, seasoned sour cream, salsa, cheese, lettuce, olives, tomatoes, and green onions. Perfect for serving with tortilla chips, it offers a delicious combination of creamy, tangy, and fresh textures, making it an ideal appetizer for gatherings and casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
Beans Layer
- 32 ounces canned refried beans (two 16-ounce cans)
- 3 tablespoons water
Guacamole Layer
- 1 ½ cups premade mild guacamole
Sour Cream Layer
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 ounce mild taco seasoning
Salsa Layer
- 16 ounces chunky mild salsa (drained through a mesh strainer)
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups pre-shredded fiesta blend cheese
- 2.25 ounces sliced black olives (well drained)
- 1 cup chopped roma tomatoes
- ½ cup green onions (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare Refried Beans: In a small mixing bowl, combine the canned refried beans with 3 tablespoons of water. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and completely combined.
- Spread Beans: Using a silicone or offset spatula, spread the refried beans evenly onto the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form the first layer.
- Add Guacamole Layer: Evenly spread 1 ½ cups of premade mild guacamole over the refried beans layer, ensuring a smooth and consistent layer.
- Season Sour Cream: In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of sour cream with the 1 ounce packet of mild taco seasoning until well combined.
- Spread Sour Cream Mixture: Spread the seasoned sour cream mixture evenly over the guacamole layer for the third layer.
- Drain and Add Salsa: Drain the chunky mild salsa thoroughly using a mesh strainer to remove excess liquid. Spread the drained salsa over the sour cream layer evenly.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle 2 cups of pre-shredded fiesta blend cheese evenly over the salsa layer.
- Add Lettuce: Evenly sprinkle 2 cups of shredded lettuce over the cheese layer.
- Add Black Olives: Sprinkle 2.25 ounces of well-drained sliced black olives on top of the shredded lettuce.
- Add Tomatoes: Sprinkle 1 cup of chopped roma tomatoes over the olives, patting them dry if necessary to reduce excess juice.
- Add Green Onions and Chill: Finally, sprinkle ½ cup of thinly sliced green onions over the tomatoes. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the salsa and olives well to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- For a spicier version, use medium or hot salsa and taco seasoning.
- The dip can be assembled a few hours ahead, just cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Use a glass or ceramic 9×13 dish for easy layering and serving.
- Serve with sturdy tortilla chips for scooping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: 7 layer dip, party dip, Mexican appetizer, layered dip, vegetarian dip, taco dip, game day snack
