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Seven Layer Dip

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 12/29/20Updated: 1/31/23

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Seven Layer Dip

Seven Layer Dip is the perfect combination of all of your favorite Mexican flavors. It is popular at any party and one of the first appetizers to disappear.

seven layer dip with tortilla chips

What is Seven Layer Dip?

This recipe is always required for any big football watching occasion at our home.  It is the first thing that my son will request when I ask what they want.  Be it New Year’s Eve or Super Bowl Sunday there will be Seven Layer Dip at our house.

Technically, the way I make it only has 6 layers of different ingredients but who is counting?  If you are insistent on having seven layers scroll down to see what I did to make it officially a seven layer dip!

Seven Layer Dip topped with cheese tomatoes black olives and green onions

How to Make Seven Layer Dip

The first step is to find a pretty serving dish.  I just used a shallow white baking dish.  About 9″ inches in diameter

Layer One

  • Guacamole.  You can make it from scratch but I buy it at the store if I’m rushed for time.  I like the fresh guacamole they sell in the Deli section.  But if you want to make your own, check out my Chipotle Copycat Guacamole recipe.
guacamole layer of seven layer dip

Second Layer

  • Sour Cream with taco seasoning added in.  Many seven layer dip recipes have a bean layer but I’m not a fan and much prefer this seasoned sour cream layer.
spreading sour cream over guacamole for seven layer dip

Third Layer

  • Sliced Black Olives

Fourth Layer

  • Chopped Green Onions

Fifth Layer

  • Grated Cheddar Cheese

Sixth Layer

  • Diced Tomatoes
Seven Layer Dip in a white dish with tortilla chips

Seventh Layer

  • Sour Cream. I think the Seven Layer Dip looks and tastes quite lovely just like this, with only six layers but if you are a detail person and need to have seven layers, give it a drizzle of sour cream over the top!  Then you’ve got Seven Layer Dip!
Seven Layer Dip drizzled with sour cream

How Long Does It Last?

In the refrigerator, it will last 3-4 days. The longer it is refrigerated the dip will begin to “bleed” or become watery. You can drain off the liquid and it will still taste great.

The only thing left is to add some chips for dipping.  Happy football watching!!

scooping Seven Layer Dip with a tortilla chip

Check out some of my other favorite appetizers:

  • After School Snack Board
  • Black Bean Salsa
  • Pimento Cheese Dip
  • Cowboy Caviar

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Seven Layer Dip Recipe

5 from 2 votes
seven layer dip

Seven Layer Dip

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Seven Layer Dip is the most requested appetizer at our home for football watching and any time!
serves: 12 servings
Prep:15 minutes
Cook:0 minutes
Total:15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups gucamole
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 1.25 oz. pkgs. taco seasoning mix
  • 4 Tbsp mayo
  • 1 2.25 oz. can sliced olives
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 1-2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup sour cream for drizzling

Instructions

  • Layer guacamole into serving dish
  • Mix together sour cream, taco seasoning mix, mayo and layer over guacamole
  • Sprinkle sliced olives, green onions, cheese, and tomatoes over the top of the sour cream mixture
  • Drizzle with sour cream if desired
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve and serve with chips

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 223kcal (11%) Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) Protein: 6g (12%) Fat: 20g (31%) Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) Cholesterol: 44mg (15%) Sodium: 197mg (9%) Potassium: 202mg (6%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 615IU (12%) Vitamin C: 4.3mg (5%) Calcium: 189mg (19%) Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Appetizer
Cuisine:Mexican
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Originally posted December 10, 2010

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  1. Paula M says

    Posted on 1/31 at 7:08 pm

    I love making this layered dip, but I have always made mine with a base layer of Vegetarian Refried Beans, that I mix a drained can diced chilies into.

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  2. Carolyn B says

    Posted on 12/30 at 8:21 pm

    My family LOVES this dip, but we add a couple more layers. On the bottom we put a layer of our favorite bean dip and on top I sprinkle either a can of drained diced green chilies or if we like it hot – diced jalapenos. Try it, you’ll like it!

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  3. kelly says

    Posted on 12/30 at 12:34 pm

    one of our favorites! thank you for always posting great recipes and such beautiful presentations! your family is very lucky!

    Reply
  4. Heather says

    Posted on 12/29 at 7:32 pm

    This dip is the best! I make one a lot like it and my husband says he could eat just that all day long.

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