Ultimate Seven Layer Taco Dip (Print version)
A vibrant seven-layer Tex-Mex dip featuring beans, guacamole, cheese, and fresh toppings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base Layers
01 - 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
02 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
→ Middle Layers
05 - 1 cup guacamole
06 - 1 cup salsa, drained if watery
→ Toppings
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
10 - 1 cup diced tomatoes
11 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
12 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
→ For Serving
13 - 1 bag (12 oz) tortilla chips
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine refried beans and taco seasoning in a medium bowl until well blended. Spread evenly across the bottom of a large shallow serving dish or 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
02 - Blend sour cream and softened cream cheese in a separate bowl until completely smooth. Gently spread this mixture over the bean layer using a spatula.
03 - Carefully spread guacamole over the cream cheese layer, followed by an even layer of drained salsa.
04 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the salsa layer.
05 - Layer shredded lettuce evenly over the cheese. Top with diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and green onions.
06 - Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together.
07 - Serve chilled accompanied by tortilla chips for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It feeds a crowd without heating up your kitchen or requiring any actual cooking
- The layers create perfect bite combinations in every single chip dip
- You can assemble it hours ahead and let the flavors mingle in the fridge
02 -
- Clear glass dishes show off the layers beautifully and people literally gasp when they see it from the side
- Refrigerating uncovered for fifteen minutes before putting on the lid prevents the plastic wrap from sinking into and messing up all your careful layering work
03 -
- Pat your diced tomatoes and lettuce with paper towels before adding them, otherwise all that moisture makes the dip turn into a weird puddle by the end of the party
- Layer everything right to the edges of the dish because the edge pieces with a bit of every single layer are actually the best ones