Flavorful Seven-Layer Mexican Dip Recipe with Easy Homemade Guacamole
A vibrant and creamy seven-layer Mexican dip featuring homemade guacamole, perfect for parties and quick gatherings. This dip combines refried beans, sour cream with taco seasoning, fresh guacamole, shredded cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and green onions for a flavorful and festive snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup refried beans (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 small jalapeño, finely minced
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the guacamole: In a medium bowl, mash 2 ripe avocados with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky. Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/2 finely minced jalapeño, 1/4 cup diced red onion, and salt to taste. Adjust lime or salt as needed. Set aside.
- Mix the sour cream layer: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning. Stir until evenly mixed and set aside.
- Prepare veggies and toppings: Dice 1/2 cup tomatoes, slice 1/4 cup black olives, and thinly slice 2 green onions. Keep separate for layering.
- Layer the dip in a clear glass serving dish (about 9-inch round or similar):
- a. Spoon and spread the refried beans evenly as the bottom layer.
- b. Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the beans.
- c. Carefully spread the homemade guacamole as the third layer, smoothing gently.
- d. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the guacamole layer.
- e. Add the diced tomatoes as the next layer.
- f. Scatter the sliced black olives on top.
- g. Finish with sliced green onions for a fresh crunch and pop of color.
- Chill before serving: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the layers meld and flavors develop (optional but recommended).
- Serve with a big bowl of tortilla chips, ready for scooping.
Notes
Use the back of a spoon or an offset spatula to spread layers gently to avoid mixing colors. If refried beans are too thick, stir in a tablespoon of water or salsa to loosen. Use ripe but firm avocados for best guacamole texture. Lime juice prevents browning of guacamole. Chill dip for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Use sturdy tortilla chips to avoid breaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8 of
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 7
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