Best 7 Layer Bean Dip Recipe (2024)

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by Sandyon Jul 6, 2020

This 7 Layer Bean Dip Recipe is the best party snack made with fresh ingredients. Add refried beans layered with guacamole, sour cream, veggies, and cheese!

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Friends, here’s a delicious version of 7-Layer Dip with summer, juicy, heirloom tomatoes! Be prepared for it to be scooped up into chips and devoured by the end of your party! It’s the ultimate party snack! You could easily serve this in the center of thisEasy Pork Carnitas Taco Board, too!

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Best 7 Layer Bean Dip Recipe

What’s In 7 Layer Dip? This 9×13 pan of deliciousness has 7 layers to it. The layers in 7 Layer Dip are:

  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream with taco seasoning
  • Black refried beans
  • Corn (fresh off the cob or canned)
  • Queso Fresco
  • Heirloom tomatoes
  • Black olives (and cilantro or chives for garnish)

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It’s nice to have a few yummy appetizers to graze on, for holiday celebrations!

Cooking with summer’s freshest corn, tomatoes, and avocados, I’ve come up with a favorite 7 Layer Bean Dip, perfect for the Fourth of July (or any summer party!)

How to serve bean dip

Unlike the traditional bean dip, this 7 Layer Dip is served cold. Make and chill until right before serving, and set out with your favorite crackers or chips!

Our favorite chips right now in our kitchen is Fred Meyer’s (Kroger’s) Organic Sweet Potato Chips. Have you tried them?

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More Tex Mex dips to try:

Easy Corn Pico de Gallo Salad

Epic Chips and Dips Board

Tex Mex Enchilada Dip

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How to assemble 7 layer dip

  1. To assemble this recipe, grab a 9 x 13 glass dish. Glass is greatbecause then you can see the layers!
  2. Starting with the refried beans at the bottom, spread each layer of the beans, guacamole and sour cream one at a time.Use a spatula to spread each layer before adding the next layer.
  3. My favorite topping for this dip is heirloom tomatoes. We love this dip during the summer months because the tomatoes taste soooo much better!
  4. Cover the dip with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes before setting out to serve. You can also make this head and chill overnight.
  5. Serve the layered dip cold with tortilla chips or crackers!

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Summer is the season for dips and yummy appetizers, and I tend to get a little out of control withhow much I eat.

Especially when you’re grazing, munching, mingling, and having a great time!

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We took snacks and drinks to an open field to tailgate with friends for my 57th birthday last night. Thanks to all my family and friends for all the special wishes and birthday love throughout the day! Birthdays are very special, and my heart is grateful for another year of blessings!

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I love cooking fresh!

This dip is made with fresh summer heirloom tomatoes. Use fresh corn if you can, and add your favorite taco seasoning to the sour cream. Layer it together and enjoy!

Which, by the way, if you plan on making this Root Beer Float Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting for dessert, you might as well try these recipes, too:

Pedro’s Special Mexican Casserole

Trader Joe’s Easy Taco Salad

Mexican Pasta Shells Salad Recipe

I couldn’t wait to serve this dip tomy guests – Dig in, friends!

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7 Layer Bean Dip

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 15 minutes mins

Yield: 8

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz guacamole
  • 1 cup sour cream, heaping
  • 1 tsp. taco seasoning
  • 1 15 oz can Organic Refried Black Beans
  • 1 15 oz can corn, or fresh corn, cut off the cob
  • 1 small can olives, drained and sliced
  • 8 oz Queso Fresco, crumbled
  • 1-2 heirloom tomatoes, cut into small chunks
  • Cillantro or chives, for garnish

Instructions

  • Spread refried black beans on the bottom of a 9x13 glass dish.

  • Mix the sour cream with the taco seasoning.

  • Layer on the beans the corn, guacamole, olives, sour cream and cheese.

  • Sprinkle chopped heirloom tomatoes on top.

  • Garnish with chopped cilantro or chives.

  • Cover the dip with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes before setting out to serve. You can also make this head and chill overnight.

  • Serve with your favorite chips or crackers!

Notes

Updated from JUNE 2014

Cuisine: Mexican

Course: Appetizer

Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer

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  1. Carol at Wild Goose TeaReply

    I love to set a festive table. Yours is very cheery and in the mood. Hooray for a no guilt dip. One loses track sometimes how much they are putting in their mouth, when they are laughing and talking.

  2. Kathy E.Reply

    We are not avocado lovers…not even likers! I’m going to try this without that layer…hoping it will still be delish!

  3. Amy TReply

    This definitely sounds yummy, will give it a try.

  4. JulieDReply

    I have to make this! Looks so good, Sandy!! What a great way to use the taco seasoning! <3

  5. kirstinReply

    Yum! Looks so good! I often make a layered dip, but one of our favorites is a “Texas Caviar”.

  6. CindyReply

    Love your red, white, blue table – where did you find the water bottles (with the wire tops) that you use often on your table when entertaining?

  7. Tieghan GerardReply

    Everything look so pretty and well, fresh! Love all the red, white and blue too!

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FAQs

What is the best order for 7 Layer Dip? ›

Layering 7-layer dip:

Our ideal dip starts with a layer of refried beans, followed by the sour cream mixture, guacamole, cheese, salsa, then toppings. That being said, if you accidentally layer some ingredients out-of-order, don't stress! It really won't affect the dip too much.

What is 7 Layer Dip made of? ›

This classic dip is layered with the best ingredients- refried beans, sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), guacamole, salsa, cheese, and toppings! Serve with tortilla chips and get dipping. You will love getting a taste of each layer in every bite!

What is Mexican bean dip made of? ›

Mix refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning together in a large bowl; fold in jalapeño pepper. Spread mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Top with shredded cheese and continue cooking until the cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes.

What's the difference between refried beans and bean dip? ›

While refried beans usually resemble a chunky, mashed mixture perfect for spreading on tortillas or serving alongside warm rice, bean dip can be made with whole beans with a fresh appeal similar to classic pico de gallo or puréed into a smooth consistency with several different ingredients.

What can I do with leftover 7 layer dip? ›

The most obvious choice is a quesadilla; just spread the dip onto a tortilla, mash lots of shredded cheese into the dip, fold, and fry. In fact, any of the seven layers of a seven layer dip will work in a quesadilla, so invite them all.

Is bean dip served hot or cold? ›

This creamy bean dip with cheese and refried beans is served warm and it's so good — it's easy to make and always a hit! I make it for my big game watch party each year and it's always gone before halftime. Serve with tortilla chips.

What is crack dip made of? ›

How to Make Crack Dip. This easy dip recipe is effortless to make with only 4 ingredients. In a large bowl, stir together sour cream, ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese with a wooden spoon. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Why is it called seven layer dip? ›

WHY IS IT CALLED 7 LAYER DIP? Mainly it is called this because it literally contains 7 different layers. This is an American appetizer based on ingredients typical of Tex-Mex food. The first widely published recipe called it Tex-Mex Dip.

How many calories are in a 7 layer dip? ›

Quick & Easy
Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 4 oz (113g)
How many calories are in 7 Layer Dip? Amount of calories in 7 Layer Dip: Calories 260Calories from Fat 207 (79.6%)
% Daily Value *
How much fat is in 7 Layer Dip? Amount of fat in 7 Layer Dip: Total Fat 23g-
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Why do Mexican restaurant beans taste so good? ›

Why Do Restaurant Refried Beans Taste So Good? Most authentic Mexican restaurants use lard in their refried bean recipes which adds another layer of flavor and helps achieve the ideal creamy texture.

What is bean dip slang for? ›

According to Urban Dictionary, the term 'Bean Dip' refers to the act of a person raising the “underboob” of a man or woman using their index and second fingers. The term can also refer to flicking a person's breast with the index finger.

Do most Mexican restaurants use lard in beans? ›

When it comes to using fats in recipes, you won't find butter in classic Mexican cuisine. Today, most cooks will use vegetable oil, but the more traditional fat to cook with is lard. Lard, which is pig fat, gives a wonderful flavor to refried beans and the masa (cornflour dough) used for tamales.

What do restaurants do to make the refried beans taste so good? ›

If you're wondering what is the secret ingredient for restaurant-quality refried beans, the answer is fat. Restaurant-made refried beans honor traditional Mexican culinary practices by adding a hearty helping of lard or bacon fat drippings to their recipe.

What is Frito lay bean dip made of? ›

Ingredients. Water, Pinto Beans, Vinegar, Corn Oil, Salt, Maltodextrin (Made from Corn), Dried Onion, Sugar, Jalapeño Peppers, Spice, Chili Pepper, Dried Garlic and Natural Flavors.

What beans can I substitute for refried beans? ›

Ingredient Substitutions

Beans: refried beans are usually made with black or pinto beans, which is what we recommend. Other beans will still work, but we think that black and pinto beans have the best flavor and texture. Salsa: use any salsa you like!

What is the history of seven layer dip? ›

It reportedly first appeared in print as Tex-Mex Dip in Family Circle magazine on Feb. 3, 1981, although the dish was around before then. That recipe featured bean dip topped with avocados mashed with lemon juice, a sour cream-mayonnaise-taco seasoning mixture, chopped onions, tomatoes, olives and shredded cheese.

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