Hosting a get together? Looking for something to wow your friends and family? Look no further! Seven layer dip is a classic appetizer that requires minimal effort but packs big flavor. This recipe is designed to be easy and delicious and will leave everyone asking for seconds.
To begin, you’ll need the refried beans. Heat them in a large skillet over medium heat until warm and softened. Spread out evenly in an 8-inch square baking dish. Next, layer on the guacamole, spreading it out over the refried beans. Then add the salsa, then sour cream mixed with taco seasoning and lime juice, followed by Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. Top off with lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, and chips for dipping.
When preparing this dip, we recommend using only fresh ingredients to ensure optimal flavor and texture. The guacamole should be made from ripe avocados that are mashed together with diced onions, garlic powder, cumin powder, jalapeno or serrano pepper (optional), chopped cilantro leaves (optional), freshly squeezed lime juice and salt to taste. For the salsa topping you can use store-bought chunky tomato salsa or make your own homemade version by blending together diced tomatoes with green chilies or jalapeno peppers (depending on how spicy you like it), some minced garlic cloves, chopped onions, cilantro leaves (optional) and salt to taste. When ready serve chilled or at room temperature with your favorite type of chips or crudité vegetables such as carrots or celery sticks.
This seven layer dip recipe is so versatile that you can customize it any way you like by adding different ingredients of your choice such as black beans instead of refried beans; using shredded chicken or beef instead of cheese; substituting sour cream with Greek yogurt; adding roasted bell peppers; swapping out lettuce for spinach; adding some diced jicama; swapping out tomatoes for mangoes; throwing in some diced jalapenos; using corn chips instead of tortilla chips etcetera…the possibilities are endless! So get creative and make this seven layer dip yours! Your guests will love it! Enjoy!