Description
A colorful and flavorful Seven Layer Taco Dip featuring seasoned refried beans, creamy sour cream, zesty salsa, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh vegetables, perfect for parties and gatherings served with crunchy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Bean Base
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
Layers
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa (your favorite kind)
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1.5 ounces lettuce, shredded
- 2.25 ounces sliced black olives
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
Serving
- Tortilla chips for dipping
Instructions
- Make the Bean Base: In a medium bowl, mix the refried beans with the taco seasoning thoroughly to create a well-seasoned, flavorful base for your dip.
- Start Your Layers: Spread the seasoned bean mixture evenly across the bottom of your serving dish, smoothing it out to form a neat and even first layer.
- Add the Creamy Layer: Gently spread the sour cream over the beans, ensuring an even and smooth layer that clearly stands out as the second layer of the dip.
- Pour on the Salsa: Carefully spoon and spread the salsa evenly over the sour cream layer so that every bite contains a balance of flavors.
- Cheese It Up: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the salsa for the next layer, adding cheese enhances the texture and taste.
- Add the Fresh Stuff: Scatter the diced tomatoes evenly over the cheese, followed by a layer of shredded lettuce to introduce freshness and crunch.
- Top It Off: Finish with sliced black olives and chopped green onions as garnishes, adding color and a bit of sharpness on top.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the dip for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping, perfect for parties or casual snacking.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dip for a minimum of one hour before serving to enhance flavor fusion.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with a mix of Mexican blend cheeses for different flavor profiles.
- Use your favorite salsa variety, such as mild, medium, or hot, depending on your preferred spice level.
- To keep the dip fresh, cover tightly with plastic wrap and consume within 2 days.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute sour cream with a light or Greek yogurt alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Seven Layer Taco Dip, taco dip, party dip, layered dip, Mexican appetizer, refried beans dip, easy party snack
