Easy 7-Layer Mexican Dip Recipe Is a Classic Appetizer You Will Crave Appetizers Snacks Mexican Recipes

Ready for seven layers of goodness? This easy, classic seven-layer Mexican dip recipe is a party (and family) favorite on Super Bowl™ Sunday, Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday or anytime. It's a crave-able appetizer or snack recipe that you'll want to make again and again. Each layer of the dip provides a different taste and texture. It is simply irresistible!

To make this layered Mexican dip you will need just a few simple ingredients. Some you can prepare fresh or buy premade. Do whatever works best for you and the time you have. Here is your shopping list: canned refried beans (or your favorite refried beans), sour cream, ground beef, taco seasoning, guacamole (premade or the ingredients to make it fresh), cheese, fresh tomatoes or black olives, green onions and tortilla chips for dipping.

Serve this cold dip as an appetizer or snack. Stick to the classic seven layers, or add a layer of Spanish rice or cilantro rice. Yep, you just invented the eight-layer dip. So easy and delicious, enjoy!

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Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cans (14 ounces each) refried beans (try this refried bean recipe)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
• 2 - 3 cups guacamole
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes (or black olives)
• chopped green onions, to taste
• tortilla chips, for serving

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• Chef Knife
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• Salt and Pepper
• Baking Dishes
• Mixing Bowl
• Grater
• Airtight Containers
• 13x9-inch Baking Pan
• Trifle Bowl
• Dessert Cups
• Plastic Wrap

Recipe Notes

• Instead of ground beef try this layered Mexican dip recipe with ground turkey.

• To add some heat, sprinkle on some fresh chopped jalapenos.

• The measurements are just a guide. Add as much or little of each ingredient as desired. 

Here's how to make it:

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet. Add the taco seasoning and cook according to package directions. Allow to cool.
2. If making homemade refried beans, prepare and set aside to cool.
3. Prepare your guacamole. Set aside.
4. To assemble the dip, spread the refried beans on the bottom of a casserole dish, trifle bowl or individual ramekins or dessert cups. Then layer the remaining ingredients in the order listed. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 235

Total Fat: 15.4g

Saturated Fat: 6g

Cholesterol: 31mg

Sodium: 464mg

Total Carbohydrate: 16.1g

Dietary Fiber: 6.2g

Total Sugars: 1g

Protein: 9.9g

Vitamin D: 1mcg

Calcium: 124mg

Iron: 2mg

Potassium: 432mg

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