Description

This classic 7 Layer Dip is a flavorful, party favorite appetizer perfect for gatherings and casual snacking. Featuring layers of seasoned refried beans, creamy guacamole, tangy sour cream, chunky salsa, shredded cheese, crisp lettuce, and salty black olives, it’s best served chilled with crunchy tortilla chips for a deliciously satisfying bite every time.

Ingredients

Scale

Layer Ingredients

16 ounces chunky salsa
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 ½ cups sour cream, divided
2 cups guacamole (16 oz)
1 cup cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
1 cup shredded lettuce or 4 sliced green onions
½ cup black olives, sliced

Serving

Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

Prepare Salsa: Drain any excess juice from the chunky salsa to avoid a watery dip. For extra dryness, strain it through a sieve. Set aside.
Mix Bean Layer: In a bowl, combine the refried beans, taco seasoning, softened cream cheese, and ½ cup of sour cream. Stir well until evenly mixed. Use a silicone spatula to spread this mixture evenly on the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
Layer Remaining Ingredients: Carefully add layers over the bean mixture in this order: guacamole, remaining 2 cups of sour cream, drained salsa, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce or sliced green onions, and finally black olives.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the layered dip for at least 60 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the dip to firm up. Serve chilled with tortilla chips.

Notes

Draining the salsa is key to avoid a soggy dip; using a sieve or fine strainer helps remove excess liquid effectively.
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat sour cream and cream cheese.
Optional: Customize by adding diced tomatoes, jalapeños, or cilantro for extra flavor.
Can be assembled a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Keywords: 7 layer dip, seven layer dip, party dip, Mexican dip, layered dip, appetizer, no-cook dip, tortilla chip dip