Seven Layer Tex-Mex Dip (Printer-friendly)

Vibrant layered appetizer with refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheeses, olives and fresh toppings.

# What You Need:

→ Base Layer

01 - 1 (15 oz) can refried beans
02 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

→ Guacamole Layer

03 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
04 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 cup diced red onion
07 - 1 small tomato, seeded and diced

→ Sour Cream Layer

08 - 1 cup sour cream

→ Salsa Layer

09 - 1 cup chunky salsa, drained

→ Cheese Layer

10 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Toppings

12 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
13 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
14 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions

→ For Serving

15 - Tortilla chips

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine refried beans with taco seasoning in a medium bowl. Spread mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch serving dish.
02 - Mash avocados with lime juice and salt in a separate bowl. Fold in diced red onion and tomato. Spread guacamole evenly over the bean layer.
03 - Spread sour cream in an even layer over the guacamole, covering completely.
04 - Spoon drained salsa over sour cream, spreading carefully to avoid mixing layers.
05 - Evenly distribute shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the salsa layer.
06 - Arrange sliced black olives evenly across the cheese layer.
07 - Sprinkle shredded lettuce and chopped green onions over the olives as the final layer.
08 - Cover dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • It's the ultimate crowd-pleaser that looks impressive but takes almost zero actual cooking
  • Each layer gives you something different to bite into—creamy, tangy, salty, fresh all at once
02 -
  • Drain your salsa thoroughly or the bottom layers will get soggy within an hour
  • Assemble this no more than 4 hours before serving—the lettuce starts to wilt and the layers can bleed together
03 -
  • If your guacamole starts to look brown before serving, sprinkle a little extra lime juice over the layer before adding the sour cream
  • Use a clear glass dish if you have one—those colorful stripes are half the fun of this recipe
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