7 Layer Dip with Homemade Baked Beans
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7 Layer Dip with Homemade Baked Beans
Description
The base layer of this 7 Layer Dip is made by cooking black beans mashed to a coarse consistency with sautéed red onion, olive oil, and a robust combination of spices including garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes, and hot sauce, enhanced with lime juice and heavy cream to create a rich, flavorful refried bean base. This mixture is chilled to set evenly in the serving dish.
Next, ripe avocados mashed with green onion and seasonings form a smooth, seasoned avocado layer. This is followed by layers of sour cream, fresh salsa, diced tomato, grated cheddar cheese, sliced olives, minced onion flakes, and cilantro, each adding distinct texture and brightness to the dip. The layered approach creates a balance of creamy, spicy, fresh, and tangy flavors that complement crunchy tortilla chips well.
The dip can be customized with additional layers like lettuce or extra cheese, and variations can include plant-based alternatives to make it vegan. It is suitable for party settings or casual entertaining where guests can scoop portions with tortilla chips.
To keep the dip fresh, assemble layers shortly before serving and keep chilled. The bean layer preparation allows for a flavorful base that contrasts with the fresh avocado mixture and other toppings for a complex dip experience.
Ingredients
For the Refried Bean Layer:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion finely diced, small
- 1- 540 ml black beans canned
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 ½ tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
For the Avocado Layer:
- 2 avocado large, ripe
- 3 green onion chopped, sprigs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 2 cups salsa store-bought or homemade
- 1 tomato diced, large
- 2 cheddar cheese grated
- ¼ cup olive sliced
- 2 tbsp onion flakes minced
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- To make the refried beans, drain + rinse the can of black beans and transfer to a medium-sized bowl. Use a fork or hand mixer to roughly mash the beans to desired consistency. Add olive oil, black beans, & diced red onion to a pot over medium-high heat. Cook for 5 minutes until the onion + beans soften, and become fragrant. Add all of the spices, cooking for another 1 – 2 minutes. Stir in the hot sauce + lemon juice, stir and cook to combine the liquid. Add the heavy cream, cooking for another 1 – 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to 9x13 in glass casserole dish. Spread evenly and allow to cool in the fridge.
- To make the avocado layer, mash the two ripe avocados in a small bowl until smooth. Add the chopped green onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, + lime juice. Mix until combined.
- Spread evenly onto the cooled refried bean layer.
- Add the sour cream on top of the avocado layer, spread evenly.
- Add the salsa on top of the sour cream layer, spread evenly.
- Grate the cheddar cheese and transfer evenly on top of the salsa.
- Top the cheese with the diced tomato.
- Sprinkle minced onion flakes, sliced olives, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve with tortilla chips!
Notes
- Vegan adaptations can be made by substituting heavy cream with plant-based milk, sour cream with vegan sour cream, and using plant-based cheeses.
- Feel free to use your preferred cheese varieties or blends in this dip.
- Additional layers such as lettuce, extra cheese, or spiced sour cream can be added to customize the dip.
- This dip is a versatile choice for any party or gathering.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8-10
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10 | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.7g | 7% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 23.1g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4g | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6g | 9% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 39.1mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1046.5mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 30% |
| Sugar | 3.4g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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