This easy 7 Layer Dip is always a HUGE hit at parties, potlucks and reunions. Refried beans, avocados, sour cream, cheddar, Monterey Jack, black olives, tomatoes and green onions combined with a few spices and herbs make this dip one of our all time favorites.
No matter what time of the year it is this dip is always a hot commodity and one of the first dishes to go. I love to serve this at our neighborhood get togethers with Crispy Fried Mushrooms, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Buffalo Chicken Dip.
What is in 7 Layer Dip?
- Refried beans – I personally liked the vegetarian kind best but any can of refried beans will work.
- Avocado – mixed with a few goodies or in a pinch you could pick up already prepared guacamole.
- Sour cream – full fat or light
- Cheese – finely shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack or any Mexican blend
- Black olives – sliced of course
- Tomatoes – grape, cherry or roma tomatoes.
- Green onions – thinly sliced
How to make 7 Layer Dip
Start by combining the refried beans, rotel tomatoes and taco seasoning. Then spread it in a casserole dish. Now mash the avocados, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, onion powder, salt and cayenne. Then spread that over the bean layer. Now carefully spread the sour cream over the avocado layer. Then top with the finely shredded cheese, black olives, tomatoes and green onions. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
How far in advance can you prepare this dip?
This delicious dip can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Just make sure you include the lime juice in the avocado layer and you cover the dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
How long does 7 layer dip last?
It is best to serve within 24 hours after preparing while the ingredients are at their freshest. However if covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator it will last up to 3 days. For best results use fresh lime juice with the avocado to help prolong that beautiful green color.
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PrintEasy 7 Layer Dip
This classic layer tex-mex dip is a always a hit at parties, potlucks and reunions. Fix a batch for the family for movie night and watch it disappear.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: appetizer
- Method: bowl and spoon
- Cuisine: Tex Mex
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 1 (10 ounce) can rotel tomatoes and green chilies drained
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 3 medium avocados peeled and seeded
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 2 cups finely shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheese blend
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup diced cherry or roma tomatoes
- ⅓ cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Combine the refried beans, rotel tomatoes and taco seasoning. Spread it in a 7 x 11 inch casserole dish.
- Mash the avocado. Mix in the lime juice, garlic, cilantro, onion powder, salt and cayenne. Spread it over the bean layer.
- Carefully spread the sour cream over the avocado layer. Top with the finely shredded cheese, black olives, tomatoes and green onions. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Amanda
This has always been a hit, everyone loved every bite!
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Jo
Perfect for movie night! my whole family loves it!
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Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This 7 Layer Dip is couldn’t look any more perfect!
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Catalina
All delicious ingredients that I go crazy over! It’s a must make dip for our movie night.
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katerina @ diethood.com
YUM! This is my favorite dip!! Perfect for the weekend!!
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Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
Such a fantastic dip!! I love how easy and delicious this is!
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Renee
This recipe is also delicious when a serving heated in microwave ‘til just warm enough to melt the cheese a bit. My boss did that years ago when I made this for a Christmas party.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip!
Sandra
Such an amazing appetizer! This was a huge hit last weekend!
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Michelle
Tried this dip yesterday and it was so good with a pile of chips! Will definitely make this again and soon!!
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Dannii
This looks like the perfect dip for game day. I can’t wait to try it.
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Shinta Simon
I’ve always wanted to try this recipe for 7 layer dip ! Looks brilliant and perfect for entertaining. Looking forward to making it very soon
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Jacqueline Meldrum
WOW! That’s a dip and a half. It sounds amazing!
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Danielle Wolter
My boyfriend is obsessed with 7 layer dip and always buys it from the store. Our anniversary is in a couple weeks so I am totally going to make this homemade version for him!
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Allyssa
This is our new favorite dip! Thank you so much for sharing your idea of 7 layer dip! It’s indeed really easy and taste amazing!
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