Easy Classic 7 Layer Dip
This Easy Classic 7 Layer Dip is your go-to party hero! It's ridiculously easy to make yourself, miles better than store-bought, incredibly fresh, and comes together in a flash. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, game day, or any gathering.
Equipment
- Serving dish such as a pie plate, rectangular baking dish, or large platter
- Small bowl
- Medium bowl
Ingredients
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- 1 can refried beans 16 oz, or 2 cups homemade
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles 10 oz, drained
- 1 to taco seasoning 2 tbsp
- 3 avocados medium, ripe
- 1 lime juiced (about 1 1/2 tbsp)
- 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1.5 cups sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese finely shredded, or a Mexican blend
- 0.33 cup black olives sliced
- 0.75 cup Roma tomatoes diced
- 0.33 cup green onions sliced
Instructions
- First things first, let's get the bean layer ready. In a small bowl, stir the taco seasoning into your refried beans until well combined. If your beans are cold and thick, warming them up for a minute in the microwave makes them much easier to spread. Gently spread this mixture as the first layer in the bottom of your serving dish.
- Next, grab that drained can of diced tomatoes with green chiles. Spoon this carefully over the bean layer. Try not to disturb the beans too much!
- Now for the glorious avocado layer! In a medium bowl, mash your ripe avocados with the lime juice, chopped cilantro, and garlic salt. You can make it smooth or a little chunky – totally up to you! Gently spread this avocado mixture evenly over the tomato layer. This is your guacamole layer, basically!
- Time for the cool and creamy layer. Spoon the sour cream over the avocado layer and spread it out smoothly to the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the sour cream layer. Make sure you get good coverage!
- Scatter the sliced black olives over the cheese layer.
- Finally, top everything off with the diced Roma tomatoes and sliced green onions. Arrange them nicely so it looks as good as it tastes!
- And that's it! Your 7 Layer Dip is ready to chill for a bit (if you have time!) or serve immediately with your favorite tortilla chips, Fritos, or veggie sticks.
Notes
Substitutions/Additions: Refried beans can be swapped for mashed black beans or pinto beans. Cheese can be Monterey Jack, a Mexican blend, Pepper Jack, or cotija. Add pickled jalapeños, hot sauce, or spicier taco seasoning for heat. Cooked ground taco meat, salsa, pickled red onions, or corn can be added as layers.
Tips: Drain wet ingredients well to avoid a watery dip. Layer gently to keep layers distinct. Prevent avocado browning by pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface before chilling. Chilling helps flavors meld and makes scooping easier. A wider, shallower dish is best for serving.
Storage: Cover tightly with plastic wrap (pressing onto the surface) and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Slight avocado browning is normal.
FAQs: Can be made ahead (a few hours or up to a day), adding fresh toppings closer to serving. Classic refried beans or mashed seasoned black beans are best for the base. Serve with tortilla chips, Fritos, or veggie sticks.
Tips: Drain wet ingredients well to avoid a watery dip. Layer gently to keep layers distinct. Prevent avocado browning by pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface before chilling. Chilling helps flavors meld and makes scooping easier. A wider, shallower dish is best for serving.
Storage: Cover tightly with plastic wrap (pressing onto the surface) and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Slight avocado browning is normal.
FAQs: Can be made ahead (a few hours or up to a day), adding fresh toppings closer to serving. Classic refried beans or mashed seasoned black beans are best for the base. Serve with tortilla chips, Fritos, or veggie sticks.