Classic Seven Layer Dip
A straightforward recipe for a popular Tex-Mex layered dip, perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup salsa, drained well
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives, drained
Instructions
- Spread the refried beans evenly across the bottom of a clear serving dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and taco seasoning. Spread this seasoned sour cream mixture over the beans.
- Gently spread the guacamole over the sour cream layer.
- Spoon the drained salsa evenly over the guacamole layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the salsa.
- Distribute the diced tomato over the cheese layer.
- Top with the sliced black olives.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow the layers to set.
Notes
- Use a clear glass dish so guests can see all seven layers.
- Drain the salsa well to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- To keep the guacamole layer from browning, press a layer of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole before adding the next layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/7th of dip
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 30