Mexican 7 Layer Dip | Julie Blanner
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This can be a basic Mexican impressed 7 layer dip that’s seasoned to perfection! With this up to date and flavorful seven layer dip, your family and friends shall be clamoring for extra.
Good for Cinco de Mayo, sport days and past, this layered taco dip is the last word occasion meals!

I do know what you’re in all probability considering. “Julie, how a lot dip can one particular person presumably eat?”
Effectively, the reply is so much. All of the dips, on a regular basis. If I may dwell on dips alone, I might do it and be thrilled about it! (Particularly if it’s this Mexican layered dip!!!)
However the reality is, that would go away no room for pasta or cookies, and it in all probability wouldn’t be good for me. Every thing moderately, in fact!
That’s why this basic 7 layer dip is ideal for events. It feeds a crowd, which retains me from consuming each final chew… and that makes it the right appetizer for any sort of occasion.

7 Layer Dip
Everybody loves it, and it’s often the very first thing to go throughout gatherings with family and friends! It’s simple to make, colourful and festive to serve, and packed stuffed with Mexican-inspired flavors.


Components and Substitutions
- Refried Beans – Basic or spice it up utilizing Frito Lay Jalapeño refried beans (my favourite).
- Contemporary Grated Cheese – I like Monterey Jack for this recipe, however you should use your desire. The one requirement? Grate it recent! No pre-bagged cheese will do. You received’t remorse this step, I promise!
- Taco Seasoning – Home made taco seasoning or retailer purchased. Chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, pink pepper).
- Pico De Gallo – Use pico de gallo as an alternative of the layer of normal sliced tomatoes that almost all recipes recommend. It takes the flavour to an entire new stage!
- Contemporary Guacamole – I perceive if you happen to select to save lots of time and skip this step, however no store-bought model can examine to recent, creamy home made guacamole.
- Black Olives – Canned, drained.
- Bitter Cream – Add to a condiment dispenser or ziplock to drizzle on.
Variations
- Use this Cilantro Lime Crema as an alternative of bitter cream.
- As an alternative of pico de gallo, attempt it with this Chipotle Corn Salsa!
- Substitute Frito Lay Jalapeño Bean Dip for spicier taste
- Substitute seasonings with a Tablespoon of taco or fajita seasoning

The best way to Make
- Layer 1 – In a small bowl, combine your bean dip and taco seasoning combine (home made, as famous on the recipe card) Unfold refried beans onto serving dish.
- Layer 2 – Gently unfold guacamole on high of beans. You need to obtain that fairly layered impact when friends scoop onto a chip.
- Layer 3 – Cheese! On high of the guacamole, unfold your layer of grated cheese.
- Layer 4 – High with pico de gallo for added colour and taste.
- Layer 5 – Sprinkles with olives.
- Layer 6 – Inexperienced onions and cilantro.
- Layer 7 – Add a drizzle bitter cream on high!

Suggestions
- Whereas I like a make-ahead dip, this 7 layer dip is greatest when made simply earlier than serving.
- Nonetheless, if you happen to use pre-packaged guacamole with preservatives to stop browning, you’ll be able to actually put most of this collectively the evening earlier than!
- I might add the inexperienced onions and recent cilantro simply earlier than serving for a recent spin.

Incessantly Requested Questions
After years of observe with this basic dip, now we have discovered that it’s greatest to layer the guacamole proper on high of your bean base. Contemporary shredded cheese goes on high of these two layers, after which you are able to do as you want from there!
In case you should make this dish forward, you’ll need to maintain as a lot air from reaching the guacamole as doable. Utilizing plastic wrap, push it down onto the guacamole to push out any air pockets to assist stop browning.


Lighten it Up
This dip is wonderful to function it’s, however simple to create in a lighter profile.
- You may make it somewhat decrease fats by utilizing lowered fats or fat-free refried beans, and naturally you too can use rather less cheese.
- Diminished fats cheese received’t be as creamy, so it’s greatest to only use much less of the great things, in my humble opinion!
- You’re eliminating loads of sodium just by making your individual taco seasoning combine.
- One other simple tip? As an alternative of basic chips, attempt dipping recent sliced peppers and crunchy sugar snap peas into this layered taco dip! The candy crunch of the veggies is a scrumptious match to this barely spicy dip.

Dietary Issues
- Gluten Free (make sure you serve with gluten free dipping choices)
- Nut Free
- Vegetarian
The best way to Retailer
- At Room Temperature – This 7 layer dip can sit out at room temperature whereas serving for as much as two hours.
- Refrigerate – Retailer within the fridge in an hermetic container for as much as 48 hours. Please word that some browning of the guacamole will happen.
- Freeze – This recipe doesn’t freeze nicely.

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Mexican Layer Dip (7 Layer Taco Dip)
This can be a basic Mexican impressed 7 layer dip that’s seasoned to perfection! With this up to date and zesty seven layer dip, your family and friends shall be clamoring for extra.
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Directions
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In a small bowl, mix refried beans and chili powder.
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Unfold onto a platter or shallow dish.
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Unfold guacamole on high.
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Sprinkle with cheese to cowl.
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Add pico de gallo (or tomatoes, onion and cilantro).
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Add olives.
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High with inexperienced onions.
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Garnish with cilantro.
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Skinny bitter cream with a contact of milk for a fairly drizzle. Put bitter cream in a ketchup container or a ziplock with the nook snipped and zig zag throughout the Mexican Layer Dip.
Suggestions
Substitutions
- Substitute Frito Lay Jalapeño Bean Dip for spicier taste.
- Substitute seasonings with a Tablespoon of taco or fajita seasoning.
- Use this Cilantro Lime Crema as an alternative of bitter cream.
- As an alternative of pico de gallo, attempt it with this Chipotle Corn Salsa!
How To Retailer
- At Room Temperature – This 7 layer dip can sit out at room temperature whereas serving for as much as two hours.
- Refrigerate – Retailer within the fridge in an hermetic container for as much as 48 hours. Please word that some browning of the guacamole will occur- attempt to press plastic wrap as tightly as doable towards any guacamole to stop browning.
Diet Data
Energy: 202kcal (10%), Carbohydrates: 13g (4%), Protein: 8g (16%), Fats: 13g (20%), Saturated Fats: 5g (25%), Ldl cholesterol: 21mg (7%), Sodium: 771mg (32%), Potassium: 175mg (5%), Fiber: 4g (16%), Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 585IU (12%), Vitamin C: 5.2mg (6%), Calcium: 190mg (19%), Iron: 0.9mg (5%)
Estimated vitamin info is supplied as a courtesy and isn’t assured.