Description
This Best 7 Layer Festive Dip is an easy-to-make and crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for any party or gathering. Featuring layers of creamy refried beans, fresh guacamole, seasoned sour cream, chunky salsa, shredded lettuce, fiesta cheese blend, olives, tomatoes, and green onions, this colorful dip offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Bean Layer
- 32 ounces (2 16-ounce cans) refried beans (Old El Paso brand)
- 3 tablespoons water
Guacamole Layer
- 1½ cups premade mild guacamole (Walmart brand – Freshness Guaranteed)
Sour Cream Layer
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 ounce packet mild taco seasoning (Great Value brand)
Salsa Layer
- 16 ounces chunky mild salsa (Pace brand), drained through a mesh strainer
Vegetable Layer
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup chopped roma tomatoes
- ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
Cheese and Olives Layer
- 2 cups pre-shredded fiesta blend cheese (Great Value brand)
- 2.25 ounces sliced black olives (Mario brand), well drained
Instructions
- Prepare the Bean Layer: In a medium bowl, stir together the refried beans and 3 tablespoons of water until smooth and spreadable. Spread this mixture evenly as the first layer in a large, shallow serving dish or glass casserole dish.
- Add the Guacamole Layer: Evenly spread the 1½ cups of premade mild guacamole over the bean layer, creating the second layer.
- Mix and Add Sour Cream Layer: In a small bowl, combine the 2 cups of sour cream with the 1-ounce packet of mild taco seasoning. Mix well to blend the flavors. Spread this sour cream mixture evenly over the guacamole layer as the third layer.
- Drain and Add Salsa Layer: Drain the chunky mild salsa through a fine mesh strainer to remove excess liquid. Spread the salsa evenly over the sour cream mixture as the fourth layer.
- Add Lettuce Layer: Spread 2 cups of shredded lettuce evenly over the salsa layer to create the fifth layer, adding a fresh crunch to the dip.
- Add Cheese and Olives Layers: Sprinkle 2 cups of pre-shredded fiesta blend cheese followed by 2.25 ounces of well-drained sliced black olives evenly over the lettuce layer for the sixth and seventh layers.
- Add Tomato and Green Onion Toppings: Finally, scatter 1 cup of chopped roma tomatoes and ½ cup of thinly sliced green onions evenly across the top of the dip for a colorful and flavorful garnish.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the layered dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or your favorite dipping chips for a festive party appetizer.
Notes
- Drain salsa well to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- Use premade guacamole for convenience or substitute with homemade guacamole if preferred.
- This dip can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavor blending.
- For a spicier version, use medium or hot taco seasoning and salsa.
- Keep the dip chilled until ready to serve to maintain freshness and texture.
Keywords: 7 layer dip, festive dip, party appetizer, Mexican dip, layered dip, guacamole dip, bean dip, taco dip