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

Did you make this recipe?Tag @reluctantentertainer on Instagram and hashtag it #reluctantentertainer!

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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!

Best 7 Layer Bean Dip Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the best order for 7 Layer Dip? ›

Layer on salsa verde instead, or switch up the cheese for your favorite variety. 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!

What is 7 layer bean dip made of? ›

This easy 7 Layer Dip recipe has seasoned refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, olives, and green onion. It is a total classic that everyone is always excited about!

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.

Does Frito Lay still make bean dip? ›

Delicious, crowd pleasing and convenient — it can't get much better than Frito-Lay chips and dips! From entertaining friends to relaxing at home and everything in between, our perfectly blended salsas and great-tasting dips are always a hit. Mix and match them to discover your own perfect pairing!

Is bean dip served hot or cold? ›

While the dip itself should be assembled and served while the beans are hot, there are some components you can do ahead to make the final steps easier on yourself.

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.

How do you thicken homemade bean dip? ›

How do you thicken homemade bean dip? If you feel like your bean dip is too thin, you can thicken it by baking it longer or reducing the amount of picante sauce or sour cream so it doesn't thin out so much to begin with.

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

What primarily sets bean dip apart from traditional refried beans has everything to do with what's in it. Bean dip isn't a one-size-fits-all recipe, and this satisfying snack can be made with whole beans, fresh corn, and herbs, or you can make a smooth and robust dip that includes cheese, bacon, and sour cream.

What is slang for bean dip? ›

What the heck does 'bean dip' mean? Urban Dictionary defines "bean dip" as "(flicking) a woman's (or man's) breast with the index finger." It's "dubbed 'bean dip' because the move is similar to that of scooping up bean dip," the website reads.

Can you eat bean dip left out overnight? ›

The USDA says food that has been left out of the fridge for more than two hours should be thrown away. At room temperature, bacteria grows incredibly fast and can make you sick. Reheating something that has been sitting at room temperature for longer than two hours won't be safe from bacteria.

Does bean dip go bad? ›

The date printed on the container is an “unopened” date - meaning the dip will stay fresh if unopened until that date. Once the dip container has been opened, we recommend consuming the dip within about 10-14 days for optimum flavor and freshness and follow the “refrigerate after opening” instructions on the label.

How do you thicken homemade dip? ›

Use Flour and Water

Combine 2 tablespoons flour with every 1/4 cup cold water and whisk until smooth. Add the mixture to your sauce over medium heat, and continue to stir and cook until you've reached your desired consistency.

Is Frito-Lay owned by China? ›

Frito-Lay, Inc.

(/ˈfriːtoʊ leɪ/) is an American subsidiary of PepsiCo that manufactures, markets, and sells corn chips, potato chips, and other snack foods.

What is the red stuff in Fritos hot bean dip? ›

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

Why is my Fritos bean dip watery? ›

Dips can turn watery if food, such as chips or vegetables like carrots and celery, is being dipped directly into the container and then refrigerated and re-opened for later use. Did this answer your question?

What is 5 layer dip made of? ›

Mexican Layer Dip - quick and easy 5-layer dip with refried beans, guacamole, seasoned sour cream, salsa and cheese. Perfect for parties! If I don't serve my Chili Queso Dip ( the best queso from scratch recipe! ), I make this layered dip. It is always a hit!

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