Here the easiest way to make this ultimate 7 layer dip recipe in just 15 minutes ! It uses premade store bought items like guacamole, refried beans, and already sliced black olives from a can. Everything else is common, fresh, and easy to finish it out extremely fast. See this darn good side dish also in our Mexican Cuisine recipes.
7 Layer Dip Recipe
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Ingredients
- 16 ozs refried beans
- 10 ozs Rotel
- 2½ Tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 ozs Guacamole
- 1 Tablespoon cilantro, freeze dried or double amount, if fresh
- 16 ozs sour cream
- ¾ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 8 ozs shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 4 each green onions diced
- 2¼ ozs black olives sliced, drained
Instructions
- Layer 1: Mix well together the refried beans, taco seasoning, & Rotel, and spread it out in a 2 quart casserole dish, e.g., 11"x7" oblong size.16 ozs refried beans, 2½ Tablespoons taco seasoning, 10 ozs Rotel
- Layer 2: Spread out the guacamole on top of the beans mixture layer.8 ozs Guacamole
- Sprinkle the cilantro across the guacamole layer.1 Tablespoon cilantro, freeze dried
- Layer 3: Spread out the sour cream on top of the guacamole layer.16 ozs sour cream
- Sprinkle the salt & garlic powder across the sour cream layer.¾ teaspoon Garlic Powder, ¾ teaspoon salt
- Layer 4: Cover the seasoned sour cream layer by adding the shredded cheddar cheese layer.8 ozs shredded cheddar cheese
- Layer 5: Top the cheddar cheese layer with evenly distributed diced tomatoes.2 medium tomatoes
- Layer 6: Sprinkle the diced green onions across the cheese & tomatoes.4 each green onions
- Layer 7: Apply the sliced black olives evenly across the top as the final layer.2¼ ozs black olives
- Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap (or paper towel). Then, with an open hand (palm), press down across the top to compact the layers more firmly together.
- Serve now. Or, for improved flavor, refrigerate the covered casserole dish for at least about 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
7 Layer Dip Ingredients
These are the minimum 7 layer dip ingredients. They include refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, diced green onions, and sliced black olives.
Order of Layers in 7 Layer Dip
Here’s the order of these layers in this popular Mexican dip. The sequence is crucial so the particular items contacting each other will meld well together. Starting at the bottom, 1st layer, here are all 7 sections with no enhancements depicted.
- Refried Beans
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced green onions
- Sliced black olives
Enhancing the 7 Layer Dip Ingredients
Some popular ways to spice up this Mexican multi-layered dip is to also add some things into some of the initial layers. Here are the 3 most popular layers that can enhance the melded flavors in a big way.
Improving the refried beans layer: It’s desired to also mix in some Rotel (or Salsa or Pico de Gallo) and taco seasoning.
For an ultimate taco flavored experience, you can also add in some cooked ground beef flavored with more taco seasonings.
Enhancing the guacamole layer: Sprinkle some cilantro all across the guacamole layer.
Also, some will opt to use a “Spicy” guacamole as the original layer.
Seasoning the sour cream layer: Across the sour cream, sprinkle on some salt and garlic powder.
Adding Ground Beef to Make it a 7 Layer Mexican Taco Dip
If you want to make this more of a Taco flavored dip, just cook up some ground beef with 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning for every pound of meat. You still add the taco seasoning into the seven layer dip recipe also, as the instructions show. However, be aware you’ll probably need a larger casserole dish with this massive added ingredient.
What Casserole Dish Size to Use
You will completely fill a 2 quart casserole dish using all the 7 layer dip ingredients. That’s about 11 inches by 7 inches oblong shaped.
Anything deeper will be too hard to dip into. Also, if you are adding any cooked ground beef, for the ultimate option, you’ll want the next size up as a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish.
What to Serve with this Seven Layer Dip
While tortilla chips is the most popular item to enjoy with this 7 layer bean dip, it’s not the only thing. You can also dip it using flat bread or soft tortillas. More variations are to use regular ruffled potato chips, corn chips like Scoops, and pita chips. Finally, as a spread, it can go on softer things like crackers.
This Mexican multi-layered dip can be served as an appetizer, a snack, or as part of a Mexican style meal. For example, you can serve it alongside burritos, enchiladas, and even soft shelled tacos. Also, it’s great alongside a bowl of spicy black bean soup and a side of authentic Mexican rice. Finally, a truly homemade Mexican meal goes well with a traditional Margarita.
How to Serve 7 Layer Dip
If this involves a buffet style of setting, you can leave it in the casserole dish and guests can use a large serving spoon to scoop out some of this Mexican dip onto their dinner plate. In some scenarios, you can opt to serve them in small bowls or saucers for individual dipping.
The recipe makes enough for about 15-18 individual servings and holds well either on a saucer, plate, or dipping bowl. Also, it serves right alongside other standard appetizers and snack foods. And the large corn chips (“Scoops”) are also great for dipping.
Storing this Layered Mexican Dip
This 7 layered Mexican dip keeps easily refrigerated (covered) for 3 days and maxes out at about a week.
After storing at length, before serving, you might have to drain off excess liquid from this 7 layer bean dip, if any exists. Regarding freezing, it doesn’t fare well since it has several fresh veggies in it.
Nutritional Values of 7 Layer Bean Dip
This 7 layer bean dip recipe has some varied nutritional values. Here are some taken from the recipe. Don’t forget to also consider the item your dipping with such as tortilla chips.
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 606IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 1mg
Alternate Mexican Dips
Mexico has a lot of great dip ideas in their culture. Here’s 25 Easy Mexican Dip Recipes for Every Party from Mexifork.com. These are some fantastic recipes I’ve seen from there.
Conclusion of 7 Layer Dip Recipe
You now know how to make the classic 7 layer dip recipe but also how to enhance several layers with some added flavors. You also saw how to give it a taco style flavor by including in some cooked ground beef with added taco seasoning. You also saw the list of some very popular items used for dipping or for spreading.
1 comment
Suzie Mathews
I didn’t change a thing. Used all the easy enhancements but no ground beef. Everyone loved it!