Home > Appetizers > Easy 7 Layer Bean Dip Easy 7 Layer Bean Dip January 31, 2019 | 19 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. This 7-Layer Bean Dip is the ultimate game-day/party food. It’s packed with delicious flavors and is so easy to assemble. Some other favorite game-day favorites: Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Baked Potato Dip, and Ham and Cheese Sliders. 7 Layer Bean Dip Of all the appetizers out there, a good 7-Layer Bean Dip has always been one of my favorites. Growing up, my mom used to make this dip all the time. She’d make 2-3 separate dips, place them in the center of the snack-bar, and all 9 of us would crowd around the dips and eat them for lunch or dinner. We were never patient enough to spoon out the dip onto individual plates– it was just grab chips and GO before it’s all gone! As game day approaches, there’s nothing better than easy, delicious appetizers and finger foods! This 7-Layer Bean Dip can be made ahead of time, goes great with chips and/or veggie sticks, and it’s a pretty well-rounded game-day appetizer. What’s In 7-Layer Bean Dip? Here are the seven layers of the dip: Refried beans: I mix these with some salsa to amp up the flavor! Make your own refried beans or use any canned refried beans. Guacamole: Make your own guacamole or buy your favorite brand, make sure you pick one with your preferred spice level. A mixture of sour cream + taco seasoning: You can make your own taco seasoning or use a packaged mix. I use full fat cream cheese but fat free sour cream works for a lighter option. Salsa: I love making this quick 5-minute blender salsa but any store-bought chunky salsa will work here. Cheese: Use a Mexican blend or sharp Cheddar cheese. Olives: Buy pre-sliced olives or thinly slice them yourself. Green onions/fresh cilantro: A few fresh herbs add so much to this dish — use one or both! How To Make 7-Layer Bean Dip Make sure you’re using good-quality ingredients for this dip, since most the ingredients are store-bought. Put a cup of salsa in a sieve to drain extra liquid and keep the dip from getting soggy. Stir the remaining salsa into the refried beans. This will be the base level. Top the beans with the guacamole level; mix the taco seasoning directly into the container of sour cream (so you don’t have to dirty another bowl). Spread that over the guac layer. Add the reserved cup of salsa on top of the layer of sour cream; sprinkle a generous layer of cheese over that. Spread on olives and green onions/cilantro. Make sure you have your favorite tortilla chips and get ready to dip! Do you warm up the dip? This 7 layer bean dip is served cold (due to the guac and sour cream) which makes it the perfect make-ahead dip! It’s also a refreshing appetizer to serve alongside all the hot dips or freshly baked sliders. For a baked version of a 7-layer dip, check out this recipe. Make Your Own Taco Seasoning: Combine the following spices in a small bowl and whisk together. (This spice blend is the exact amount of one taco seasoning packet.) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon each: paprika and ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper If you like the convenience of tearing open a packet of taco seasoning, why not make up a big batch of this and divide it into small plastic bags holding two tablespoons each? Variations Add meat: You can put in a layer of cooked ground beef or turkey, if you do, i’d recommend putting them between the beans and guacamole. Season the sour cream: Mix in some ranch or additional taco seasoning with the sour cream for more flavor. Swap sour cream for greek yogurt: If you aren’t a fan of sour cream or looking for a higher protein option, you can swap the sour cream for plain greek yogurt. Try tomatoes: Instead of salsa, use chopped tomatoes or pico de gallo. More toppings: Go wild with extra toppings like pickled onions, jalapeños, cilantro, queso, or green salsa to make it even more exciting. STORAGE Storage: Keep the dip in a sealed container in the fridge and eat it within 3 to 5 days. Only take out what you will use right away. Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing the dip as it can mess up the taste and texture, especially the guacamole and sour cream layers. More Easy Appetizers: Pigs in a Blanket with everything bagel seasonings Italian Sliders guaranteed to be a hit French Dip Sliders with au jus sauce Five-ingredient Bacon Ranch Cheeseball Crispiest and best Air Fryer Fries FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. 7-Layer Bean Dip 4.72 from 14 votes - Review this recipe This 7-Layer Bean Dip is the ultimate game-day/party food. It's packed with delicious flavors and is so easy to assemble. SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe 7-Layer Bean Dip 4.72 from 14 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe This 7-Layer Bean Dip is the ultimate game-day/party food. It's packed with delicious flavors and is so easy to assemble. Course Appetizer Cuisine Mexican Keyword 7 layer bean dip, 7 layer dip Prep Time 20 minutes minutes Chilling Time 30 minutes minutes Total Time 20 minutes minutes Servings 8 -12 people Chelsea Lords Calories 312kcal Author Chelsea Lords Ingredients▢ 1 can (15 - 16 oz) refried beans▢ 1 jar (16 oz) mild or medium chunky salsa▢ 1 container (13 oz) refrigerated guacamole▢ 1 container (16 oz) sour cream▢ 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning▢ 1 cup freshly grated sharp Cheddar cheese (or a Mexican blend)▢ 1/2 cup sliced olives▢ 1/4 cup sliced green onions▢ 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro, optional▢ Tortilla chips, for servingUS - Metric USMetric InstructionsDrain 1 cup of salsa in a fine-mesh sieve over the sink to prevent the dip from becoming soggy. Mix the remaining salsa with refried beans and spread in an 8x8 or 9x9-inch casserole dish or a 2-quart baking dish.Spread guacamole on top, then mix sour cream and seasoning in a small bowl and spread over the guacamole.Top with layers of strained salsa, cheese, olives, green onions, and cilantro. Chill for 30 minutes to 2 hours, then serve with tortilla chips. Recipe Notes Nutritional information does not include the tortilla chips. Nutrition FactsCalories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1259mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1282IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 1mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. 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Hi Chelsea! The taco seasoning in the sour cream was a genius idea! Continue to make more excellent dishes! Reply
I made this to serve to my family and friends for the Super Bowl! Everyone enjoyed it! You are a amazing chef! Reply
I’ve been making layered bean dip for years, never like this. Can’t wait to try it this way for our Christmas Eve family party. Thanks Reply
It was great. I used meat in mine and used pico de Gallo instead of salsa. Turned out great. Easy and fun recipe Reply
