7 Layer Dip
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7 Layer Dip
Description
7 Layer Dip combines refried beans blended with sour cream and hot sauce as the base, then layered in a casserole dish with guacamole and an additional layer of sour cream. The surface is decorated with shredded cheddar cheese, diced Roma tomatoes, sliced black olives, thinly sliced green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro. The dip layers remain distinct, allowing varied textures from creamy to crisp throughout.
The dipping layers balance cool creaminess from the sour cream and guacamole with the earthiness of beans and sharpness from cheddar cheese. Fresh tomato and olive pieces add contrast, while green onions and cilantro provide a herbaceous finishing touch. This dip is well suited for social gatherings or game-day snacking.
When preparing, spread the layers evenly to maintain visual appeal and easy scooping. It can be prepared ahead and refrigerated to allow flavors to meld before serving with tortilla chips or cut vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 (16-ounce cans) refried beans
- 2 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce e.g. sriracha
- 3 cups guacamole
- 2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 Roma tomato diced
- ½ cup black olive sliced
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Add the refried beans to a large mixing bowl along with 2 tablespoons of the sour cream and the hot sauce. Stir together or use a hand mixer to blend until creamy.
- In a 9x13 casserole dish spread the refried bean layer on the bottom.
- Top that with the guacamole, and then the sour cream.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese, then the diced tomatoes, and black olives evenly on top.
- To garnish, add the green onions and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 514mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 941IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.