Description
Whip up zesty Seven Layer Dip in 20 minutes with beans, guacamole, salsa, and cheese. This no-cook appetizer is colorful, creamy, and perfect for game day snacking or any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce can refried beans
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (for beans)
- 3 medium ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream (for top layer)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (for top layer)
- 1 cup thick and chunky salsa, drained of excess liquid
- 2 cups finely shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
- 1/3 cup sliced black olives
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
- Crisp veggie sticks (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix refried beans with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons sour cream until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9-inch square or 7×11-inch dish.
- Mash avocados with lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic powder, and salt until mostly smooth. Gently spread the guacamole layer over the beans.
- Stir 1 1/2 cups sour cream with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning until creamy. Spread this mixture over the guacamole.
- Spoon the drained salsa evenly over the sour cream layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the salsa.
- Scatter diced tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and the remaining chopped cilantro over the cheese layer.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving chilled with tortilla chips and veggies.
Notes
- Use Roma tomatoes and drain salsa well to prevent a watery top layer.
- Spread each layer fully to the edges of the dish to keep the layers distinct.
- Finely shred your own cheese for the best texture.
- Assemble the dip in a clear dish so you can see the neat layers.
- Chill briefly before serving for tidier scoops.
- For a heartier version, add fully cooked chicken (165°F internal temperature) as a layer.
- You can substitute half or all of the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex