Awesome 7 Layer Dip

Awesome 7 Layer Dip is an addicting creamy dip that includes all your favorites, like guacamole, refried beans, and sour cream ! You will be amazed at how simple it is to put together such an incredibly delicious dip!

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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

Crowd Pleaser : Everyone will swarm to this dip. It has something for everyone, and the flavors make it the best-tasting appetizer around.
Easy to Make: This is a simple recipe to put together. Everything is ready to go. You just need to layer it in whatever dish you want to serve it in.
Party Essential: No party, game day, or gathering of any kind if complete without seven-layer dip. Serve it next to my little smokies , jalapeño poppers , and some sherbet punch !

What’s in 7 Layer Dip?

This short list of delicious ingredients come together so well. Some can even be made from scratch! Whether you choose to use store bought or homemade ingredients, this dip will turn out fantastic either way!

Refried beans: Sweet, earthy flavor to start off the first layer of the dip.
Homemade Guacamole : Creamy avocado dip is full of flavor.
Sour cream: Mix with the taco seasoning for a creamy layer of amazing flavor.
Taco Seasoning: You can use store-bought or I think my homemade taco seasoning is the best!
Salsa: Chunky salsa is great or pico de gallo
Colby jack cheese: Shredded fresh and sprinkled on top.
Black Olives: Drain canned olives and slice.
Cherry Tomatoes: Dice and sprinkle on top.
Green Onions: Finely dice them or leave them thicker for more crunch in the topping.

Let’s Make 7 Layer Dip!

This 7-layer dip recipe will become your go-to appetizer! Thank goodness it is such a simple recipe that I can throw it together easily and it looks and tastes so incredibly delicious!

Layer ingredients: In an 8×8-inch dish, layer the refried beans and guacamole. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with the taco seasoning and layer on top of the guacamole. Then, layer salsa on top.
Add toppings: Top with shredded cheese, olives, tomatoes, and green onions.
Serve : Enjoy with your favorite tortilla chips!

Variations of 7-Layer Dip:

This seven-layer dip is impressive and impossible to mess up. There are many different versions of it floating around, but thi s is definitely the best one I have seen! Here are a few more ideas to make your finished dip even more unique to your family.

Add toppings: Jalapenos, green chilies, and cilantro are great toppings to give your dip even more personality.
Meaty Version: Add taco meat for an even heartier version. It would easily take this dip from an appetizer to a full meal.
Chill: Cover and let chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will bring the flavors together!
Thick salsa: Use a thick salsa or pico de gallo so it’s not too runny.

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How to Store and Make Ahead

Can You Make 7 Layer Dip Ahead? This dip is best served shortly after making it. This is mostly because of the freshness of the ingredients, like the guacamole and pico de Gallo.
Fridge: Leftovers in the fridge will stay for 3-4 days. Especially since the guacamole is between the bean and sour cream layers. By having it in a center layer, it will keep it from turning brown when the air hits it. It may start looking less appealing after a few days. It will still be safe to eat and taste fantastic!

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Ingredients1x2x3x

▢ 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
▢ 1 ½ cups guacamole homemade or store-bought
▢ 1 cup sour cream
▢ 2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade or store-bought
▢ 1 cup salsa
▢ 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
▢ ½ cup sliced olives
▢ ¼ cup sliced cherry tomatoes
▢ 2 sliced green onions

Instructions

In an 8 x 8 x 2-inch dish layer 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans and 1 ½ cups guacamole .
In a small bowl, mix 1 cup sour cream with 2 tablespoons taco seasoning and layer on top of the guacamole, followed by 1 cup salsa on top.
Finish with a layer of 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese topped with ½ cup sliced olives , ¼ cup sliced cherry tomatoes , and 2 sliced green onions . Cover and chill until you are ready to serve it.

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