5.0 from 6 votes
7 Layer Dip
This 7 Layer Dip is a colorful and tasty crowd-pleaser that's perfect for any party or gathering. Starting with a layer of refried beans, followed by creamy guacamole, spiced sour cream, tangy salsa, and topped with shredded cheese, black olives, and green onions, each layer adds its own unique flavor and texture.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 240 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces refried beans
- 3 ripe avocados mashed
- 1 lime juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, or Mexican blend
- ½ cup black olives sliced
- ½ cup green onions chopped
- tortilla chips to serve
Instructions
- Spread refried beans as the first layer in a large serving dish. An 8-inch square glass dish is perfect here.
- Mash the avocados and mix with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Layer this over the beans.
- Combine the sour cream with taco seasoning. Spread this over the guacamole layer.
- Carefully spread the salsa over the sour cream layer. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the salsa.
- Scatter the sliced olives and then the green onions over the cheese.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
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Notes
- While this dip can be served immediately, chilling it for an hour allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- While this dip can be served immediately, chilling it for an hour allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Ingredient Variations: Feel free to add or substitute ingredients based on your preferences. For instance, you could add a layer of cooked, seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken for a meatier dip.
- Cheese Options: While cheddar cheese is great, feel free to experiment with different types of cheese like Monterey Jack, pepper jack for a spicy kick, or a pre-shredded Mexican cheese blend.
- Dairy-Free Version: For a dairy-free alternative, use dairy-free cheese and sour cream substitutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
240kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
643mg
(27%)
Potassium
420mg
(12%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
610IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
142mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 643mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 610IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.