Mexican Layered Dip is a delicious dip filled with refried beans, guacamole, salsa and all your favorite toppings. This seven-layered dip is perfect party and game day food.
This Seven Layer Dip is a Crowd Favorite
This Mexican layered dip is so perfect for any get-together and it makes enough to feed a small crowd.
This is a perfect appetizer for a party because you make it ahead of time and then refrigerate. When it's party time, you simply pull out and serve.
Of course, you can also serve it right away. The layers will be a bit soft, but just as delicious.
I use my easy refried beans or my crockpot refried beans, homemade salsa and guacamole in this layered dip. To save time you can always purchase any of them at the grocery store.
Seven Layer Dip Recipe Ingredients
- Refried Beans - Make your own easy refried beans or use a can of your favorite refried beans.
- Salsa - This homemade salsa is perfect or use your favorite salsa.
- Sour Cream - Adds the perfect tang and creaminess to the dip.
- Guacamole - Whip up a quick batch of guacamole or buy at the store.
- Cheese - Use shredded cheddar or a blend of cheese.
- Toppings - Add your favorite toppings. I like to add chopped tomatoes, black olives, green onions and sliced jalapenos.
How to Make The Best Ever Layered Mexican Dip
- Place refried beans in bottom of casserole dish
- Add sour cream and spread over beans
3. Add salsa
4. Spread guacamole over salsa
5. Top with shredded cheese
6. Layer on tomatoes, green onions, olives and fresh sliced jalapenos
Can you Make 7 Layer Dip the night before?
This 7 Layer Dip is best made ahead of time. All of those layers need time to chill. Make a few hours ahead of time or the night before. Top with fresh tomatoes, olives, onions and jalapenos just before serving.
7 Layer Dip Recipe Tips
- To save time, you can use store-bought beans, salsa and guacamole.
- It's okay if the layers blend together when you are spreading them.
- The prepared dip can be refrigerated for up to three days.
- Use a one-quart size casserole dish
- The recipe can be doubled for a large crowd
How to Serve Mexican Layer Dip
Make this Mexican layer dip your own and add the ingredients you love and omit whatever you don't love. Some options include using pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar, adding black beans, and adding roasted chile peppers!
Serve this 7-layer dip with Baked Tortilla Chips or quick Pita Chips.
To store this Mexican Layer Dip, cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. The dip is best used within 3-4 days.
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Mexican Layer Dip
Equipment
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups refried beans (or 1 can refried beans)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup guacamole
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (approximately 1 cup)
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced olives
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 1 whole jalapeno (sliced - optional)
Instructions
- In a large serving dish layer ingredients in the following order: beans, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and cheddar cheese.2 cups refried beans, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup salsa, 1 cup guacamole, 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- Top with tomatoes, olives, green onions and jalapenos.½ cup chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup sliced olives, ¼ cup sliced green onions, 1 whole jalapeno
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Serve with chips.
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Notes
- To save time, you can use store bought beans, salsa and guacamole.
- It's okay if the layers blend together when you are spreading them.
- Prepared dip can be refrigerated for up to three days.
- Use a one quart size casserole dish
- Recipe can be doubled for a large crowd
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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This recipe was originally posted in January 2016. The pictures and recipe have been updated.
Linda says
Even better with taco seasoning mixed in with the ingredients.
Kathy says
Thanks for the suggestion. 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I LOVE a good dip, and this layered one looks right up my alley! Just perfect for weekend eats with plenty of chips ! Trying soon 🙂 Pinned!
David @ Spiced says
Laura makes a very similar dip for the holidays (and then again for the Super Bowl usually) each year. It's super easy and delicious...but I don't think hers uses guacamole as a layer. I'm totally going to have her add that in next time! This looks delicious, Kathy!
Valentina says
Delicious, Kathy. I actually love making this type of dish and just setting in the middle of the table for dinner. It's a family favorite. 🙂 ~Valentina
Kathy says
Such a great idea! This would be a hit for dinner!
Adina says
It looks really good and it is something I have never made before. I like every ingredient, the combo must be great!
Kathy says
The combo is really good...especially on a chip!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
I would have no shame in polishing this dip off all on my own!
Kathy says
Perfect....you can join the club! There are many of us wanting our own!
geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says
Love this, Kathy - I could eat a dip like this just for dinner alone! It's such a pretty recipe, too!
Kathy says
I love all the bright colors!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Oh Kathy! This layered dip looks so colorful and full of yumminess. Sounds like an awesome treat, which I shouldn't miss. Will give it a go soon!
Kathy says
You're going to love it!
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says
There is something about layered food that always makes it so appealing! Looks delicious! This dip is perfect for the Super Bowl!
Kathy says
It will be on our menu for the Super Bowl!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Perfect Super Bowl appetizer Kathy! I think I could actually eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Kathy says
You are going to need a lot of dip for that many meals!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I would totally make a double batch of this dip and faceplant into it!
Kathy says
That would certainly prove to be messy....but definitely a quick way to eat it up!
Meghan | Fox and Briar says
This dip looks perfect for a football party or any day! You should totally make your own, I bet it disappears before you know it!
Kathy says
I think I will need my own. I want to get my fair share!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
you can't go wrong with all those delicious ingredients! looks so good!
Kathy says
Lots of everything I love!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I love Mexican everything, especially dips and this layered dip looks DELISH, Kathy! I'm totally thinking I need to make two, because I NEED one all for myself... I don't really like to share. 😉 Cheers, friend and happy Monday!
Kathy says
I think I do need my very own!
David @ Spiced says
This looks like one heck of an awesome Super Bowl dip. I say you make 4: one for the kids, one for Rod, one for you and then one for me. Deal? 🙂 Happy Monday, Kathy!!
Kathy says
You betcha....I'll have one waiting for you!
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says
Beautiful presentation Kathy! Jus love the looks on this and it's chock full of good for you ingredients. And you can never get to spicy for my husband Mr. Spicy! He's gonna love this. I need to make your baked corn chips to go with!!!
Kathy says
Thanks, Laura! My husband loves as many jalapenos as he can get!
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
I think you should DEFINITELY get one of these for your very own - it looks almost too good to share! Beautiful pictures. 🙂
Kathy says
Yes! I am definitely getting my own now!
Amanda says
I was just thinking of making some of this the other day for the Super Bowl. 🙂 You definitely have me craving it now, and I like how you add the jalapeno on the top. I love spicy!
Kathy says
Those jalapenos are for my husband. They are a bit too spicy for me! I just dig around them and save them for him!