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7 Layer Dip

by Holly
4.95 from 100 votes
December 28, 2018 · Updated July 6, 2020 · 79 Comments

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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 in a casserole dish with a scoop taken out

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!

7 Layer Dip in a dish with some taken out

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!

Ingredients for 7 Layer Dip on a wooden board

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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4.95 from 100 votes
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7 Layer Dip

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Author Holly Nilsson
A delicious seasoned dip filled with our favorite fiesta flavors!
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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups salsa
  • 16 ounces refried beans canned
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup guacamole prepared
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese
  • ½ 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

Calories: 158, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 451mg, Potassium: 195mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 585IU, Vitamin C: 3.4mg, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 0.6mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Tex Mex
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Holly is a wine and cheese lover, recipe creator, shopping enthusiast and self appointed foodie. Her greatest passion is creating in the kitchen and making deliciously comforting recipes for the everyday home cook!

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  1. Made this, as written, for our Christmas party…then forgot to sit it out BUT is was a big hit with my hubby and his friends a couple of days later.5 stars

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  2. I love this recipe and the options to change up toppings! I think the 9×13 pan size is perfect to get a good ratio of ingredients in each scoop. Thank you!5 stars

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  4. The ingredients are awesome, however for a 9×13 dish, everything MUST be doubled(except for the retried beans) to get anything close to a “layer dip”!3 stars

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  5. This is yummy! I have a tip though for anyone who didn’t let the cream
    Cheese soften enough like me. There was no way for me to spread it so I did a little double boiler action and with a few minutes it had warmed so I could easily get it where it needed to go! Crisis averted!

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