Easy Seven-Layer Dip Recipe (2024)

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  • Post published:November 29, 2021
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I’m really excited to share this recipe with you all. This delicious 7-layer dip is always a crowd favorite. This Seven Layer Mexican Dip Recipe is the best! It is one that was passed down from a friend of my mom’s. Perfect for backyard barbecues, or holiday parties like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.

The Best Seven Layer Dip

My friend’s mom used to bring this seven-layer dip to church functions. It’s so nice to have this recipe to remember her by, and today I’d like to share it with you all.

I think appetizers are my favorite part of any meal. Sometimes, I’ll just fill my plate with appetizers and never go back for the main course. Some of my favorite appetizers to make are my recipe for Slow Cooker White Queso Dip, my recipe for Classic Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl, or Hot Pizza Dip with Cream Cheese

Table of contents

  • The Best Seven Layer Dip
  • How Long will a Seven-layer Dip last in the refrigerator?
  • How do you Store a 7 Layer Dip?
  • What are some good toppings for this dip?
  • Tips and tricks for making a seven-layer dip:
  • How do you make a Seven-Layer dip?
  • Other dip recipes you might enjoy:

With avocados, sour cream, and cheese – this dip is the flavor trifecta.

How Long will a Seven-layer Dip last in the refrigerator?

This 7 Layer dip can last up to 4 days in the refrigerator. To make this dip last to its absolute longest limit, my advice would be to let your tomato juices soak into a paper towel before transferring them to the dip. The less moisture you have from your toppings, the longer this dip will last.

How do you Store a 7 Layer Dip?

Cover and refrigerate your dip for up to 4 days.

What are some good toppings for this dip?

You can substitute any topping for your favorite or add more for more than seven layers. Here are some topping ideas

  • shredded cheese
  • chives
  • sliced black olives
  • chopped tomatoes
  • chopped onion
  • cubed avocado
  • black beans – drained
  • cilantro
  • fajita veggies
  • sour cream
  • Mexican rice
  • pico de gallo
  • salsa verde

Tips and tricks for making a seven-layer dip:

  • do use lemon juice or lime juice when making your avocado layer – this will help preserve the green of the avocado
  • use a paper towel to absorb tomato juice from fresh cut tomatoes before adding them to the dip
  • personalize this dip – feel free to mix and match layers with ideas mentioned above
  • this dip is best when made the day of your party
  • cover and refrigerate until ready to serve

Are you ready to make this delicious 7 layer dip? Let’s make sure you have everything you’ll need:

  • 1 (16 oz.) can of refried beans – I use the less-fat version
  • avocados
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • horseradish sauce
  • sour cream
  • mayonnaise
  • taco seasoning
  • green onions
  • tomatoes
  • black olives
  • shredded cheddar cheese

How do you make a Seven-Layer dip?

  1. spread the refried beans
  2. mix mashed avocado, lemon juice, horseradish, and sour cream
  3. spread the avocado mixture over the refried beans
  4. mix sour cream, mayo, and taco seasoning
  5. spread the taco seasoning mixture
  6. layer green onions, tomatoes, olives, and cheese on top

Other dip recipes you might enjoy:

  • cream cheese and salsa dip – only 2 ingredients!
  • the best taco dip
  • pizza crescent roll ring
  • Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce Meatballs
  • Chilli’s Copy Cat Salsa – so easy to make!

Finally, here’s the printable recipe:

Easy Seven-Layer Dip Recipe (4)

Seven Layer Mexican Dip

A delicious Mexican dip that is perfect for the holidays or game days

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes

Servings: 15 feeds a crowd

Calories: 180cal

Author: Melissa

Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz. refried beans
  • 3 avocados
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. prepared horseradish
  • 2 cups sour cream – divided
  • ½ cup of mayonnaise
  • 1 1 oz. taco seasoning
  • ½ cup green onions chopped
  • 3 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1 15 oz. black olives sliced
  • 1 8 oz. cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Spread the refried beans on the bottom of your serving dish

  • In a medium bowl, mash the avocados and mix in the salt, lemon juice, horseradish, and 1 cup of sour cream

  • Spread the avocado mixture on top of the beans

  • In another bowl, mix the remaining cup of sour cream, mayonnaise, and taco seasoning

  • Spread that on top of the avocado mixture

  • To that, add a layer of green onions, tomatoes, and olives

  • Finally, top it all off with the shredded cheese

Notes

  • You can cover and refrigerate until ready to serve

Storing leftovers:

  • cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days

nutrition facts are only an estimate

Nutrition

Calories: 180cal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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  1. Easy Seven-Layer Dip Recipe (5)

    Anna February 16, 2018Reply

    I will be making this tonight!

Easy Seven-Layer Dip Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is 7 layer dip made of? ›

Layering 7-layer dip:

Our ideal dip starts with a layer of refried beans, followed by the sour cream mixture, guacamole, cheese, salsa, then toppings. That being said, if you accidentally layer some ingredients out-of-order, don't stress! It really won't affect the dip too much.

What to do with leftover 7 layer dip? ›

The most obvious choice is a quesadilla; just spread the dip onto a tortilla, mash lots of shredded cheese into the dip, fold, and fry. In fact, any of the seven layers of a seven layer dip will work in a quesadilla, so invite them all.

What is 5 layer dip made of? ›

5 Layer Mexican Dip is easy, creamy, and spicy. This delicious party appetizer is made with layers of refried beans, sour cream, taco sauce, veggies, and lots of shredded cheese.

What is taco dip made of? ›

What is taco dip made of? The creamy base of taco dip is made with cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning. The topping can be any shredded cheese and fresh veggies that you want such as lettuce, tomatoes, olives, peppers, jalapenos, and scallions.

What is crack dip made of? ›

Crack Dip is easy, cheesy and full of bacon-y goodness. Cream cheese, sour cream and mayo make the base oh-so-creamy and it's flavored with ranch dressing mix (I make homemade). Add in crumbled bacon (or bacon bits), cheddar and green onions.

What makes a dip a dip? ›

A dip is defined as a thick, creamy sauce that is used for dipping food into. Dips are usually made from a combination of fat, acid, and flavorings. The most common type of dip is a sour cream dip.

Are you supposed to heat up 5 layer dip? ›

You can assemble the bean and sour cream layers in advance and then refrigerate. Then right before serving, add the remaining layers. Is 5 layer dip supposed to heat up? No you do not need to heat up the 5 layer dip before serving.

Do you have to heat refried beans? ›

Refried beans from a can are already cooked, so you don't necessarily have to cook them again. However, it's recommended to heat them up before consumption for optimal taste.

Does Whole Foods have 7 layer dip? ›

Whole Foods Market 7 Layer Bean Dip (2 tbsp) contains 3g total carbs, 2g net carbs, 2.5g fat, 2g protein, and 40 calories.

What is street corn dip made of? ›

This spicy Mexican Street Corn Dip incorporates all the flavors of street corn into the creamiest corn-filled dip. Sweet summertime corn, mixed with chili powder, cream cheese, and mayo and served up dip-style with grilled corn, spicy chili butter, and salty crumbled Mexican cotija cheese on top.

What's in Dominos dip? ›

Vegetable Oils (Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil), Water, Garlic Purée (14%), Salt, Parsley, Emulsifier (Mono- and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Natural Colour (Beta Carotene), Natural Flavouring.

What are Philadelphia dips made of? ›

Modified Milk Ingredients, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Maltodextrin, Salt, Dried Onions, Monosodium Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Sugar, Dried Garlic, Bacterial Culture, Lactic Acid, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Herbs And Spices, Chili Powder.

What is a seven layer cake made of? ›

The cake is made up of six thin layers of a yellow sponge cake stacked in between six thin layers of a rich chocolate buttercream, and then topped with the seventh layer of cake, which has been sliced and covered in caramel.

Why is it called seven layer dip? ›

WHY IS IT CALLED 7 LAYER DIP? Mainly it is called this because it literally contains 7 different layers. This is an American appetizer based on ingredients typical of Tex-Mex food. The first widely published recipe called it Tex-Mex Dip.

What dip contains? ›

Both dip and chewing tobacco contain nicotine, which is addictive. People who use smokeless tobacco and people who smoke have similar levels of nicotine in their blood. With smokeless tobacco, nicotine is absorbed through the mouth and gets into the blood. Then it goes to the brain.

What is chip dip made of? ›

Ingredients for the best easy chip dip

Sour cream + mayonnaise – this gives the dip deliciously creamy. Lemon juice – helps to brighten the flavor. Garlic + onion powder – adds a wonderful savory flavor. To get a little fancier, use finely minced garlic clove and some minced chive.

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