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Easy 7 layer bean dip.
5 from 14 votes

The Best 7 Layer Dip Recipe


Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
16 servings
This classic, creamy 7 layer bean dip is an easy-to-make crowd pleaser for your next game day gathering, picnic or potluck.

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces spicy refried beans canned
  • ½ 10 ounce can of Rotel with juices
  • 2 cups guacamole
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 4 ounces grated Mexican cheese blend
  • 1-2 cups salsa
  • ½-1 cup sliced black olives canned
  • 1 bunch diced green onions
  • ½ cup fresh tomatoes, diced

Instructions

  • Use an 8x8 baking dish or equivalent serving dish.
    bean dip in glass baking dish
  • Mix spicy refried beans and rotel. Spread in the bottom of your baking dish. (For more spice, add a can of diced chiles into the bean layer.)
    Beans layer spread on bottom of pan.
  • Spread guacamole layer over the bean layer.
    Guacamole layer spread on bean layer.
  • Spread a layer of sour cream over the guacamole. (For a taco flavor, add a packet of taco seasoning into the sour cream layer.)
    Sour cream layer spread on guacamole later. Tomato salsa layer on top of sour cream.
  • Spoon salsa over the sour cream.
    Salsa layer on top.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the sour cream layer.
    tomatoes, cheese, olives and green onions on top.
  • Top with olives, green onions, and tomatoes (optional).
    7 layer dip in pan.
  • Cover and refrigerate for an hour or until you are ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips,warm flour tortillas or slices of bell pepper.
    Side of 7 layer dip.

Notes

 
  • You can change up the amounts of each ingredient to suit your own tastes.
  • Feel free to change the order of the layers. 
  • For a less spicy bean dip, use regular refried beans.
  • For more spice, use hot salsa or mix salsa with some hot sauce.
  • For more of a taco flavor, mix in a packet of taco seasoning with the sour cream.
  • 7 layer dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Layers will start to separate some and it may become a bit watery. 

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg

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