7 Layer Dip

5 from 3 votes

This 7 layer dip is a crowd-pleaser featuring layers of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and more. Easy to prepare and perfect for any gathering, it’s a delicious appetizer everyone will love.

Prep Time20

Chill Time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: 7 Layer Dip, 7 Layer Dip Recipe, Seven Layer Dip Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

32 ounces canned refried beans (two 16-ounce cans)
3 tablespoons water
1 ½ cups premade mild guacamole
2 cups sour cream
1 ounce mild taco seasoning
16 ounces chunky mild salsa, drained through a mesh strainer
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups pre-shredded fiesta blend cheese
2.25 ounces sliced black olives, well drained
1 cup chopped roma tomatoes
½ cup green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

Add the canned refried beans to a small mixing bowl. Add the 3 tablespoons of water, and stir until completely combined and smooth.
Use either a silicone spatula, or an offset spatula to evenly spread the refried beans into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
Evenly spread the premade guacamole over the refried beans layer.
Add the sour cream to a small mixing bowl. Sprinkle the packet of taco seasoning into the sour cream. Whisk until well incorporated.
Spread the mixture of sour cream and seasoning over the guacamole layer.
Drain the container of chunky mild salsa through a mesh strainer to remove excess liquid, then spread the salsa over the sour cream layer.
Sprinkle the shredded fiesta blend cheese over the salsa layer.
Sprinkle the shredded lettuce over the shredded cheese layer.
Sprinkle the drained sliced black olives over the shredded lettuce.
Sprinkle the chopped roma tomatoes over the black olives. (You can pat the tomatoes of excess juice)
And, finally, sprinkle the thinly sliced green onions over the chopped tomatoes. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving with tortilla chips. Serve, and enjoy!

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Notes

Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Allow the sour cream and guacamole to come to room temperature before spreading. This makes them easier to spread and ensures even layers.
Chop Ingredients Uniformly: When chopping the tomatoes and green onions, try to keep the pieces uniform in size. This not only looks better but also ensures even distribution of flavors.
Layer Thickness: Aim for consistent thickness in each layer. Uneven layers can cause the dip to be lopsided and harder to serve, and causes some layers to overpower others for a less balanced taste.
Use a Clear Dish: Using a clear glass baking dish isn’t mandatory, but it allows you to see the layers and makes for a more appealing presentation.
Chill Time: While we suggest a minimum chill time of one hour, letting the dip chill for up to two or more hours can help the layers set better and the flavors to meld more fully.
Prevent Soggy Lettuce: Pat the lettuce dry before adding it to the dip. Excess moisture can make the upper layers watery.
Layer Order: Stick to the given order of layers. This order is designed to prevent sogginess and maintain the structural integrity of the dip.

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