Ultimate Seven Layer Taco Dip (Printable Version)

Chilled Tex-Mex dip featuring beans, cheeses, guacamole, salsa, and fresh toppings, great for parties.

# What You Need:

→ Base Layers

01 - 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
02 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened

→ Middle Layers

05 - 1 cup guacamole
06 - 1 cup salsa, drained if watery

→ Toppings

07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
10 - 1 cup diced tomatoes
11 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
12 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions

→ For Serving

13 - 1 bag (12 oz) tortilla chips

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine refried beans and taco seasoning in a medium bowl until well incorporated. Spread mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass serving dish.
02 - Blend sour cream and softened cream cheese in a separate bowl until completely smooth. Gently spread this cream mixture over the bean layer using a spatula.
03 - Carefully spread guacamole over the cream cheese layer, ensuring not to disturb the layers beneath. Top with an even layer of drained salsa.
04 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the salsa layer, covering the entire surface.
05 - Layer shredded lettuce over the cheese, then distribute diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and green onions evenly across the top.
06 - Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together.
07 - Serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You can assemble it hours before guests arrive and it actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge
  • Every crunchy, creamy, savory bite makes people forget theyre at a party and not a taco truck
  • The layers look impressive but the whole thing comes together in about 20 minutes flat
02 -
  • Drain your salsa for 10 minutes in a fine-mesh sieve if it looks watery, otherwise youll end up with a messy situation at the bottom of the dish
  • Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing. Cold cream cheese leaves lumps that no amount of stirring can fix
  • The bean layer needs to be thinner than you think. It expands when you press it into the dish
03 -
  • Use an offset spatula to spread layers. It keeps the edges clean and prevents the layers from mixing together
  • Room temperature ingredients spread more easily and create cleaner layers

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