Seven Layer Dip

Name: Seven Layer Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 can canned refried beans (16 oz); 1 tsp taco seasoning; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup prepared guacamole or mashed avocado; 1 cup chunky salsa; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup sliced black olives, drained; 2 tbsp green onions, sliced thin; 8 oz tortilla chips

A classic Tex-Mex party dip built in order from refried beans up through sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cheese, olives, and green onions, served cold with tortilla chips. Plan ahead: refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.

20 minEasyServes 8350 cal/serving

Tex-MexAppetizerNo-CookVegetarianEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 can canned refried beans (16 oz)
1 tsp taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream
1 cup prepared guacamole or mashed avocado
1 cup chunky salsa
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup sliced black olives, drained
2 tbsp green onions, sliced thin
8 oz tortilla chips

Instructions

1

Stir 1 tsp taco seasoning into 1 can canned refried beans (16 oz) until mixed. Spread in an even layer on the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish.
2

Spread 1 cup sour cream evenly over the bean layer.
3

Spread 1 cup prepared guacamole or mashed avocado over the sour cream layer.
4

Spoon 1 cup chunky salsa over the guacamole and spread gently.
5

Sprinkle 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the salsa.
6

Scatter 1/4 cup drained sliced black olives and 2 tbsp sliced thin green onions over the cheese.
7

Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with 8 oz tortilla chips.

Questions

Can I make Seven Layer Dip dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Seven Layer Dip gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz tortilla chips. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I make Seven Layer Dip ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Seven Layer Dip?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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