5 from 510 votes
7 Layer Bean Dip
This 7 Layer Bean Dip features layers of seasoned refried beans, mashed avocado, sour cream, salsa, shredded Mexican cheese blend, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions. The layering creates a colorful dip with varied textures—from creamy and smooth to slightly chunky and melted cheese. Served with tortilla chips, it offers a classic appetizer with balanced savory and fresh elements.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
239 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cans refried beans (black or pinto)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 avocado peeled and seeded
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 8 oz sour cream
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese cheddar or Monterrey Jack, shredded
- 6 ounces black olive sliced
- 2 green onions , chopped
- 1 Roma tomato diced, for garnish (optional)
- tortilla chips , for serving
Instructions
- Season beans: Add the refried beans to a mixing bowl. Season with chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Taste and add more seasoning if desired. Spread beans into a single layer on a large serving plate or in a 9x13'' pan.
- Mash avocado: Add avocado and lemon/lime juice to a bowl and mash well with a fork. Spread into an even layer, over the beans.
- Layer: Spread cream into an even layer, over the avocado. Dollop small spoonfuls of salsa next. Sprinkle with cheese, olives, and lastly, green onion. We also like to add a diced tomato for garnish (optional).
- Refrigerate until ready to serve (can be made a day in advance). Serve with tortilla chips.
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Notes
- This dip can be made one day in advance and refrigerated tightly covered to meld flavors.
- Tortilla chips are the classic accompaniment for serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.001g
(0%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
803mg
(33%)
Potassium
432mg
(9%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
598IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
180mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 803mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 598IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.