Seven Layer Bean Dip Recipe

Delicious Homemade Bean Dip

This Seven Layer Bean Dip recipe makes the ultimate party dip, made with spicy refried beans and layers of cheese, olives, sour cream, and more, and only takes minutes to throw together! Whether your wanting to serve this appetizer at a Christmas gathering, game day, or potluck is always disappears quickly.

This bean dip can be made large or small, as its just the two of us this year I am posting the small version. For a large group just double the recipe, this version makes enough dip for 8 people. Its such a delish dip that takes almost no time to put together.

Bean Dip Recipe Ingredients

The ingredients for this bean dip recipe are common and easy to find in any grocery store. Nothing fancy, but put together its so very good. Before purchasing ingredients decide if you want your 7-layer bean dip to be mild, medium, or hot in flavour. Purchase taco seasoning and salsa according to the heat you want in your dip.

Optional Ingredients For More Heat

Seven Layer Bean Dip Recipe Instructions

Start by choosing any large platter you like. I have a very large round chip bowl that is so handy, but instead of using the dip insert I added the first three layers in 1/3 of the bowl so I could place the taco chips around it. If you don’t have a large chip bowl, you can make this dip in any clear glass flat bottom dish you have, a clear glass pie plate would work as well.

First Layer Refried Beans

Place the refried beans in a bowl, add the taco seasoning and mix very well. Place in microwave heat for 2 minutes. Remove from microwave and spread on serving tray.

To add more heat, use hotter taco seasoning mix, or add more cayenne, and add Louisiana red hot sauce to taste.

Second Layer Sour Cream

Using a tablespoon add dollops of sour cream on top of the refried beans. Spread to smooth.

Third Layer Salsa

Add the salsa on top of the sour cream. Adapt the heat by choosing hot, medium or mild salsa.

Fourth Layer Cheese

Grate the cheese finely, add it on top of the salsa, making sure it stays within the boundaries of the other layers.

Fifth Layer Lettuce

Wash and dry the lettuce. Shred the lettuce finely. Place as the fifth layer.

Wash and dry all the remaining vegetables your going to use, tomato, green onions, yellow pepper, avocado.

Sixth Layer Vegetables

Add fresh green, yellow, or red pepper peppers, small bits of avocado, fresh diced tomatos. Whatever toppings you prefer or have in the fridge.

Seventh Layer Olives

For the top layer add slices of olives for a mildly spiced bean dip. If you like a hotter bean dip add slices of jalapenos.

You can use this dip right away, or place it in the fridge well wrapped in cellophane (not with the chips) for a few hours.

Pin this Recipe for your next Gathering. Its delish.

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