This 7-Layer Dip is great for any gathering, whether it’s a game day party, a potluck, or just a fun snack at home. It’s meat-free and quick to put together — requiring only 25 minutes of your time.
You’ll love this recipe if you’re a fan of Beer Cheese Dip, Taco Dip with Cream Cheese, and Chili Cheese Dip.
You’ll start with a base of refried beans mixed with taco seasoning and some milk to make it easy to spread. Then, you’ll add a fresh guacamole layer made with avocados, salsa, cilantro, and lime juice. The next layer is a mix of sour cream and cream cheese, followed by shredded cheese. Finally, top it all off with diced tomatoes, green onions, and sliced black olives.
This dip is perfect for making ahead of time. Just assemble it in a 9×13-inch dish and pop it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. It’s easy to transport and always a hit with a crowd. Serve it with tortilla chips and watch it disappear.
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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy to prepare.
- Travels well, so you can easily make and take to a party.
- Uses straightforward ingredients.
- Stores well, and leftovers taste great.
➡️ Ingredients
⏲ How to make this 7-layer dip recipe
This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Prepare Refried Bean Layer: In a mixing bowl, add refried beans and taco seasoning and stir until combined. Pour and stir in milk (this will help to spread this layer more easily). Set aside.
- Prepare Guacamole: In a separate bowl, mash the avocados. Mix in salsa, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare Sour Cream Layer: In another separate bowl, using an electric mixer, mix together sour cream and cream cheese until combined.
- Assemble Dip: Spread the refried beans on the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Top with the guacamole, then cover with the sour cream mixture. Sprinkle on the cheese, then top with tomatoes, green onions, and black olives.
👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions
- Refried Beans: Use mashed-up black beans or pinto beans.
- Taco Seasoning: Make your own blend with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Milk: Almond or soy milk can work if you want a dairy-free option to mix with the beans.
- Homemade Guacamole: Use storebought guacamole instead of the homemade guacamole in this recipe.
- Sour Cream: Plain Greek yogurt will work well here.
- Cheese: Try pepper jack for a bit of a kick.
- Tomatoes: For a little extra zing, swap out Roma tomatoes for pico de gallo or extra salsa.
✨ Variations
- Spicy: Add extra diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to any layer for more heat.
- Layer of Lettuce: For some crunch, add a layer of shredded lettuce just under the cheese.
- Meat: Layer in some cooked ground beef or shredded chicken seasoned with taco seasoning above the beans.
- Corn and Beans: Add a layer of corn kernels and/or black beans.
- Veggies: Increase the veggies by adding a layer of diced sweet mini peppers or cucumbers.
〰️ How to serve
- Tortilla Chips — Regular, blue corn, flavored, or low-carb tortilla chips.
- Crudités — Sliced cucumber, carrots, radish, celery, bell peppers, and/or snap peas.
- Crackers — Seed crackers, keto crackers, and/or gluten-free Cheez-Its.
💬 FAQs
Can I make a 7-layer dip ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the dip up to a day in advance. Layer all ingredients until the tomatoes, green onions, and black olives, then store those separately. When ready to serve, layer those on top as instructed. Or, if you’re planning to serve it within a few hours, you can make the recipe as instructed, then cover it with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate it until you’re ready to serve.
How do I store 7-layer dip?
Transfer leftovers to an airtight container, then press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the dip before sealing it with a lid to help keep it fresh. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
📚 More dip recipes
- Whipped Feta with Honey Dip
- Jalapeño Cranberry Dip
- Taco Dip with Cream Cheese
- Chili Cheese Dip
- Jalapeño Spinach Artichoke Dip
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7-Layer Dip
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce can refried beans
- 1 package taco seasoning mix (I use Siete brand)
- 2 Tablespoons milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream
- 3 avocados, peeled, pitted then chopped
- ½ cup salsa
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, de-seeded then finely chopped
- Juice from 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups freshly shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 3-4 green onions, finely sliced
- 2.25-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
Instructions
- Prepare Refried Bean Layer: In a mixing bowl, add refried beans and taco seasoning and stir until combined. Pour and stir in milk (this will help to spread this layer more easily). Set aside.
- Prepare Guacamole: In a separate bowl, mash avocados. Mix in salsa, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare Sour Cream Layer: In another separate bowl, using an electric mixer, mix together sour cream and cream cheese until combined.
- Assemble Dip: Spread refried beans on the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Top with guacamole, then cover with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle on cheese, then top with tomatoes, green onions, and black olives.
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