by Holly
7 layer dip is one of the best party appetizers ever. Layers of fresh salsa, refried beans, guacamole, cheddar cheese, and our favorite toppings create a colorful addition to any appie spread.
We love entertaining and always serve our favorite snacks like jalapeno popper dip and pigs in a blanket. I serve this 7 layer bean dip recipe with some tortilla chips and veggies (which can also go alongside other dips like spinach dip for a great party spread).
7 Layer Dip is an easy dip that everyone loves! Layers of creamy and fresh ingredients are spread into a 9×13 pan and chilled. Crisp tortilla chips are the perfect dipper for this recipe!
What’s In 7 Layer Dip?
This dip has (obviously) 7 layers to it, and creating the layers is quick and easy. The layers in 7 Layer Dip are:
- Refried beans
- Sour cream (mixed with cream cheese and taco seasoning)
- Guacamole
- Salsa (drained)
- Cheese
- Green onions
- Olives or tomatoes
You can easily swap these out for your own favorite toppings. If you’d like to add ground beef, cook the beef until no pink remains. Add taco seasoning for flavor and cool. Add it between the beans and sour cream mixture.
Jalapenos and cilantro are also great toppers for this Mexican 7 layer dip. Get creative!
How To Make 7 Layer Bean Dip
- Seven layer bean dip begins with refried beans mixed with milk.
- Using a hand mixer not only makes the mixing easy, it helps with a creamy consistency so your chips don’t break as you scoop it!
- Just like in Jalapeno Popper Dip, mix the cream cheese with a hand mixer too so it’s easy to scoop.
- Layer the guacamole in the middle so it doesn’t discolor.
- Top with shredded cheese, green onions, and olives or tomatoes. I also love adding diced jalapenos if there are spicy fans out there!
Before serving, chill the 7 layer dip for about an hour, this brings the flavors together!
How Long Does 7 Layer Dip Last In Fridge?
7 layer dip lasts 3-4 days in the fridge. The longer it is stored, the more the layers will bleed together and it can get a bit watery (I just drain it off). After the first 24 hours, it may not look pretty, but I can assure you it will still taste uh-maz-ing!
If you have extra leftover, add it into enchilada casserole or taco soup!
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7 Layer Dip
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups salsa
- 16 oz. refried beans canned
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup guacamole prepared
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup black olives or tomatoes
- 4 sliced green onions
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Instructions
- Place salsa in a sieve to drain any liquid (this keeps your dip from getting runny).
- Combine refried beans and milk (or you can use the liquid from the salsa if you prefer) until smooth. Spread in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning with a mixer on medium. Spread over refried beans.
- Spoon guacamole over cream cheese and gently spread. Repeat with drained salsa.
- Top with cheese, olives/tomatoes and green onions.
- Chill 1 hour before serving. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
I made this a couple of times over Christmas it turned out delicious and quite straight forward ; not time consuming, everyone loved it. I’ve certainly added your recipe to my bring along gatherings Thank you for sharing
It is unsure when and where to use the drained salsa? It starts with refried beans but after that?
It is added in step 4 of the recipe.
This is a quick and easy dip to make for a last minute gathering. Although according to your recipe: “This dip has (obviously) 7 layers to it, and creating the layers isn’t quick and easy.” Typo I presume.
Oh my gosh ! Whoops, it’s definitely easy! :)
Thank you
You are welcome!
I made this exactly as written for Halloween last night. It was demolished! My kids and husband said I could make it when ever I wanted to. It was the perfect bite of all flavors each time. Never would have thought of using milk, genius. Thank you.
Love this Jenn! So happy they enjoyed it, hopefully you were able to snag some before it was all gone!
Ok I made this last night for a party because I wanted to fully try it out before I commented. Based on the other commenters, I did at least 1.5x each ingredient to really fill the 9×13 pan (sometimes 2x), and I have to say, it would have been better if I had just stuck to the original measurements! It seems like not much at all and would be very hard to spread fully in the 9×13, but I would have got more of each ingredient in each bite, instead of worrying about having more quantity in the pan. I did have to use more sour cream than it says, to make that layer not taste like just cream cheese. I also upped the taco seasoning, but that depends on your taste. I also added some salt and taco seasoning to the refried beans because those can be so plain by themselves. Oh and I did way more cheese than it says, because I love that top cheesy layer. Other than that it’s a great recipe and very adaptable to your taste. Stick with the original measurements though!
So happy you enjoyed it Jackie!
Interested in these type recioes
You can check out our other appetizers & snacks or dips here Terry! Enjoy!
Delicious! One question: Can you freexe it for a few days?
I have never tried freezing this dip. If you try it please come back and let me know how it worked out.
The dishes and recipes are delicious
Thanks Katandra!
This dip was a real crowd pleaser. Everyone raved abour it thanks for the most amazing recipe.
I am so glad this dip was a hit Nicole!
I just finished making this for the super bowl today and I am SO excited for everyone to try it. I followed the recipe to a T and it looks delicious! Thank you for the recipe.
Awesome!! Enjoy the game Ashley!
How long will 7 layer dip stay good in fridge?
Hi Ashley, it is best served right away but will last 3-4 days in the fridge. The longer it is stored, the more the layers will bleed together and it can get a bit watery.
The ingredients are spot on, but not the quantities. This only makes enough to fill an 8″x8″ pan. If you use a 9″x13″ pan as called for, the dip will only be about an inch deep. I had to double the amount of salsa, add an extra half an avocado- you really could use 2 whole ones, as 1 large = about 1 cup. So kind of a bummer since you can’t scrape it out and start over. If you want a very thin dip this will work for you. It is not how I have ever seen it done though.
I find an inch deep is about right for us if using the smaller tortilla chips (the round ones such as these) as you can scoop right to the bottom of the dip. If you’d like it thicker, you can certainly use a smaller pan.
I would imagine that you could heat this one up too! I make one that is very similar to this one but I heat it until the shredded cheese on top is melted, slightly browning and bubbling! It’s so yummy! But I also think many of these combos and tortilla chips are great anyways!! This is easy and makes it taste like you went all out!
That sounds interesting Michelle!
I see that you have added the nutrition information but how big is a serving size?Looks delicious. Thanks
This recipe serves 16.
This is 7 layers of goodness. It looks so delicious and I can’t wait to give it a try
This dip sounds so delicious and I can imagine serving for a get-together. Simply awesome recipe and easy to create.
Whenever there’s a 7-layer dip on a a party table, I gravitate to it -but honestly, this one puts every one I’ve tried in the past to shame. Holy moly, this looks good! My mouth is seriously watering right now.
Same Krista, I could eat it for breakfast!! :)
This is literally my go to dip for parties! You seriously cannot go wrong with a good 7 layer dip!
I agree Lorie!
This looks absolutely EPIC! Perfect for a party, can’t wait to give it a try! PS: I’m a HUGE fan of yours, thanks for sharing all these awesome recipes x
Aww thank you so much Andrea! I hope you love it as much as we do!
I love this 7 layer dip recipe….always a huge hit at any party that I bring it too!
So great for parties!
This is a CLASSIC recipe and is so perfect for the upcoming Super Bowl! I love that this dish is relatively inexpensive to make, too!!
Game day LOVEs this dip!
Who doesn’t love 7 layer dip?! It’s always a crowd pleaser and feels so good when your dish is totally empty! This classic version looks like the place to start
how do you “prepare” guacamole?
I used prepared (premade storebought) guacamole for this recipe. You could also try my Pineapple Guacamole in this recipe!
What could you use instead of guacamole in your taco dip?
You could skip the guacamole if you’d like!
This is always a hit in my house. Our “go to” dip when we entertain. Everyone loves it. I can just eat it by the spoonful (and sometimes do LOL).
I am so glad you love it Gloria! It is one of my guilty pleasures too.
I really love the different flavours in this dip! I have to admit I’ve only ever had individual dips and never a layered dip before so I’d love to try this.
Let me know how you like it, it is super popular around here Corina!
What an awesome party dip – love all those Mexican flavors! Am going to pin this and maybe serve for the Super Bowl. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Carrie, let me know how it turns out!
This dip is always such a hit at parties! It’s a really great option for all the upcoming game day parties!!
You’re right Kathryn – always a hit!