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7 Layer Dip Recipe

Course: Appetizer, appetizer/dip
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces refried beans store-bought or homemade (1 can)
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles (1 small can)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 2 avocados
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ jalapeño pepper diced (optional)
  • ½ lime juiced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup salsa store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 4 ounces sliced black olives drained (1 small can)
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Tortilla chips optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Mix the refried beans and green chilis together in a large bowl. Spread the mixture out evenly in the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish.
    16 ounces refried beans, 4 ounces diced green chiles
    refried beans and chiles spread in the bottom of a rectangular baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream and taco seasoning together. Spread it out over the bean layer.
    1 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
    sour cream and taco seasoning spread over refried beans and chiles in a rectangular baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mash the avocados. Stir in the cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and salt. Spread over the sour cream.
    2 avocados, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, ½ jalapeño pepper, ½ lime, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    guacamole spread over sour cream layer in a rectangular baking dish.
  • Spread out the salsa, then romaine, cheese, olives, and green onions. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
    1 cup salsa, 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce, 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese, 4 ounces sliced black olives, 2 green onions, Tortilla chips
    overhead view of 7 layer dip in a rectangular baking pan topped with black olives and green onions.

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Notes

  • If you're not a fan of spice, you can reduce the amount of diced green chiles or swap them for a diced green bell pepper.
  • For a thicker sour cream layer, swap half of the sour cream for brick-style cream cheese!
  • Add a tablespoon of ranch seasoning to the sour cream layer for extra flavor.
  • Add cooked ground beef between the bean and sour cream layers for 7 layer taco dip!
  • You can use store-bought guacamole instead of making your own to save time.
  • Feel free to use homemade salsa if you prefer, or swap it for pico de gallo.
  • You can use iceberg lettuce instead of Romaine.
  • You can use Monterey jack and cheddar cheese in place of the Mexican cheese blend.
  • In place of the black olives, you can use green or kalamata.
  • Feel free to swap the green onions for chives.
  • Nutritional information does not include tortilla chips.
Storage: Store 7 layer dip tightly covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 741mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 826IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1mg