Individual Seven-Layer Dips
User Reviews
4.5
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Servings
8 cups
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Others
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Cuisine
Mexican
Individual Seven-Layer Dips
Description
Individual Seven-Layer Dips feature a colorful sequence starting with seasoned refried beans, followed by a smooth sour cream layer and creamy guacamole. Chunky salsa or pico de gallo adds freshness and a slight tang, while shredded cheddar cheese provides richness. The final layers of diced ripe tomatoes, sliced olives, and green onions bring brightness and contrasting textures. Using clear plastic tumblers showcases the layered effect, making this dish visually appealing. The assembly involves careful layering in each cup, ensuring each serving maintains the sequence and balance of flavors.
The refried beans blend with taco seasoning to add a mildly spicy base, and draining the salsa or pico de gallo before adding helps maintain layers without excess moisture. The dip is best chilled until served, with the juicy toppings like tomatoes, olives, and green onions added last to keep them fresh. Each cup garnished with a tortilla chip provides a convenient "handle" for dipping.
This setup suits party settings, where individual servings simplify cleanup and sharing. The layers can be adjusted in thickness according to preference, with approximate measures guiding the amount for each portion. Storing in the refrigerator preserves freshness for short periods before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
- 1 cup guacamole or make homemade guacamole
- 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
- 1 cup chunky salsa or pico de gallo; or make homemade pico de gallo
- 1 cup cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- 2 Roma tomato diced
- 1/2 /2 green onion sliced, bunch
- 1 (2.25 ounce) can olive sliced, drained
- 8 (9 ounce) plastic tumblers
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix taco seasoning with refried beans. Some people prefer to mix their taco seasoning with the sour cream layer but I wanted a bright white layer so I did it with the beans.
Here's how the layers are assembled:
- Layer 1: beans and taco seasoning; Layer 2: sour cream; Layer 3: guacamole; Layer 4: salsa or pico de gallo; Layer 5: cheese; Layer 6: tomatoes; Layer 7: green onions and olives
- In each plastic glass, layer about 2 Tablespoons of the beans, followed by 2 Tablespoons of sour cream, 2 Tablespoons of guacamole, 2 Tablespoons of salsa or pico de gallo, and 2 Tablespoons of cheese. Make sure you drain your salsa or pico to get the excess liquid out before you pour it on. Then top with about 1-2 teaspoons of tomatoes, olives, and green onion (If making ahead of time, wait to add these toppings until shortly before serving).
- Garnish with one tortilla chip. Store in the refrigerator until serving and serve with chips. Makes around 8 individual dips.
Notes
- Use a piping bag or Ziploc bag with a snipped corner to evenly layer wet ingredients like sour cream and guacamole for neat presentation.
- All measurements are approximate; adjust layers to desired thickness for each ingredient.
- Add topping layers such as tomatoes, olives, and green onions shortly before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1grams |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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