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7 Layer Taco Dip Recipe

Ines Kitchen
The ultimate 7 Layer Dip recipe for your next party. This classic Taco Dip features layers of savory refried beans, creamy guacamole, seasoned sour cream, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh veggies. It is the best Cold Mexican Dip for Super Bowl parties, Game Day gatherings, and potlucks. This easy make ahead appetizer requires zero cooking and pairs perfectly with tortilla chips. A crowd pleasing bean dip that will be the star of your snack table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
CHILL TIME 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Bean Layer

  • 2 16-ounce cans refried beans
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 packet
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons water as needed

Creamy Taco Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Salsa Layer

  • 1½ cups thick salsa
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Cheese Layer

  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Fresh Layers

  • 2 cups shredded lettuce patted dry
  • 1½ cups diced tomatoes seeded and drained
  • ½ cup sliced black olives drained
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • Optional: sliced jalapeño diced avocado (add avocado right before serving)

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix the refried beans with taco seasoning. Add a little water, just enough to make the beans easy to spread.
  • Spread the bean mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
  • In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in sour cream, taco seasoning, and lime juice.
  • Dollop the cream mixture over the beans and gently spread into an even layer.
  • Spoon thick salsa over the creamy layer and spread carefully. Sprinkle cilantro over the salsa if using.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the salsa layer.
  • Add lettuce, then tomatoes, then olives. Finish with green onions and jalapeños if using. Add avocado right before serving.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for the best, cleanest layers.

Notes

Strain salsa if it looks watery.
Seed and drain tomatoes to prevent a runny dip.
For make-ahead, assemble through the cheese layer and add fresh toppings close to serving time.