Dinner

Seven Layer Taco Dip Recipe

ByRafael Mansero October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

Introduction

This Seven Layer Taco Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. With layers of seasoned beans, creamy sour cream, fresh veggies, and melted cheese, it offers a delicious mix of flavors and textures. Serve it with crunchy tortilla chips for an irresistible treat.

A clear glass bowl shows a layered dish with five visible layers. The bottom layer is brown ground meat mixed with light-colored beans. Above it is a thick white creamy layer. The next layer repeats the brown ground meat and beans. On top of this is another white creamy layer, then a bright yellow shredded cheese layer. The dish is finished with a topping of diced red tomatoes, chunky green avocado pieces, and chopped fresh green herbs scattered over the top. The bowl is on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) refried beans
1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa (your favorite kind)
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
2.25 ounces sliced black olives
¼ cup green onions, chopped
1.5 ounces lettuce, shredded
Tortilla chips for dipping

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix the refried beans with the taco seasoning until well combined for a flavorful base.
Step 2: Spread the seasoned bean mixture evenly across the bottom of your serving dish, smoothing it out for an even layer.
Step 3: Gently spread the sour cream over the beans, creating a smooth, even layer.
Step 4: Spoon and spread the salsa evenly over the sour cream layer.
Step 5: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the salsa.
Step 6: Scatter the diced tomatoes across the cheese, then add the shredded lettuce for freshness and crunch.
Step 7: Finish by topping with sliced black olives and chopped green onions.
Step 8: Refrigerate the dip for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Step 9: Serve chilled with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Use mild or spicy salsa depending on your heat preference to customize the flavor.
For extra creaminess, mix a bit of cream cheese into the sour cream layer.
Add jalapeños or chopped cilantro on top for a fresh, zesty kick.
Make it vegetarian by ensuring your refried beans are without lard or meat products.

Storage

Store any leftover dip covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, allow it to come to room temperature and stir gently if needed, or enjoy it cold as a dip. Avoid freezing as it may alter the texture of the sour cream and vegetables.

How to Serve

This dish is a multi-layered dip served in a clear round glass bowl. The bottom layer is a thick, brown meat mixture followed by a white creamy layer, both repeated twice, creating four visible layers. On top, there is a generous layer of shredded orange-yellow cheese. The dip is crowned with a colorful pile of diced red tomatoes and green avocado chunks, sprinkled with finely chopped green herbs. The bowl is placed on a wood surface with a blurred background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare Seven Layer Taco Dip ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the dip up to a day in advance and refrigerate it to let the flavors meld. Just add the fresh toppings like lettuce and green onions right before serving for the best texture.

What can I use instead of refried beans?

If you prefer, you can use black beans or pinto beans mashed with some taco seasoning as an alternative, but refried beans provide the best creamy base for this dip.