5 from 51 votes
7 Layer Dip Recipe
This 7 Layer Dip builds flavor with refried beans seasoned with taco spices, creamy sour cream, mashed avocado with lime juice, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes, sliced olives, and fresh scallions. The layers combine smooth, creamy, tangy, and fresh textures, making it a flavorful appetizer to serve with tortilla chips for snacking.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
12
servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories:
250 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 1 packet taco seasoning homemade or store-bought (see note 1)
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 2 avocado see note 2
- 2 teaspoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
- salt
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tomato chopped
- 1 (3.8 ounce) can olives drained (see note 3, sliced
- 2 scallions finely sliced
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the beans and taco seasoning mix. Spread in the bottom of a medium glass bowl or baking dish, then top with the sour cream.
- Halve avocados, remove the pits, and scoop out the flesh. Mash the avocados with the lime juice and salt to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon), then spread on top of the sour cream layer.
- On top of the guacamole layer, add the shredded cheese, tomatoes, olives, and scallions in that order. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or cover and chill until serving time.
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Notes
- A homemade taco seasoning mix can substitute store-bought for fresh flavor balance.
- The guacamole layer can be simplified or made more traditional depending on preference.
- Black olives can be omitted for those who dislike them without affecting overall flavor much.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator covered for up to four days.
- This recipe yields a dip sufficient to serve around 12 people as a snack or appetizer.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5 cups
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
1092mg
(46%)
Potassium
269mg
(6%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
979IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cups | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1092mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 979IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.