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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.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
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.
Traditionally this dip has seven layers of ingredients and that is how it gets its name. I make my version without the layer of dround beef or refried beans that are traditionally in the dish and replace it with a layer of sour cream mixed with taco seasoning.
Ingredients Needed
- Sour Cream
- Mayonnaise
- Cheddar Cheese
- Tomato
- Green Onions
- Black Olives
- Guacamole
- Taco Seasoning
How to Make Seven Layer Dip
- Spread a layer of guacamole on the bottom of a 9in dish. You can use store bough or make homemade guacamole.
- Combine sour cream, mayo, and taco seasoning mix in a bowl and stir to combine.
- Spread evenly over the top of the guacamole.
- Drain sliced black olives and layer on top of the sour cream.
- Chop green onions and layer them over black olives.
- Grate cheese and layer over olives and diced green onions. Cheddar and Monterey Jack both work really well in this recipe.
- Dice tomato and layer over cheese.
- Serve as is or drizzle sour cream over the top!
Tips from leigh Anne
- Add a layer of ground beef, cook and seasoned with taco seasoning on top of the guacamole layer.
- Add a layer of drained, rinsed black beans or refried beans between guacamole and sour cream layer.
- Instead of tomatoes, use pico de gallo.
- Garnish top with some sliced avocados.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will 7 layer dip last?
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 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.
Why doesn’t your recipe have beans in it?
Traditionally seven layer dip does have a layer of beans but I am not a fan of beans so I don’t include it, feel free to add a layer of black beans or refried beans between the guacamole and sour cream layer.
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Seven Layer Dip Recipe
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
Tips & Notes:
- Add a layer of ground beef, cook and seasoned with taco seasoning on top of the guacamole layer.
- Add a layer of drained, rinsed black beans or refried beans between guacamole and sour cream layer.
- Sprinkle top with some cilantro.
- Instead of tomatoes, use pico de gallo.
- Garnish top with some sliced avocados.
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Paula M says
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.
Carolyn B says
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!
kelly says
one of our favorites! thank you for always posting great recipes and such beautiful presentations! your family is very lucky!
Heather says
This dip is the best! I make one a lot like it and my husband says he could eat just that all day long.