7-Layer Bean Dip
A fantastic 7-layer bean dip that starts with refried beans, then layers of sour cream. salsa, lettuce, cheese, green peppers and more.
Servings 8 People
Cost $10
Ingredients
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 pkg taco seasoning mix
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 16 oz jar of salsa
- ½ small head of iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cheddar shredded fine
- 1 small tomato
- 2 green onions
- ½ yellow pepper
- ¼ cup sliced olives
Optional
- 1 jalapeno fresh or in a jar
- 1 tbsp louisiana red hot sauce
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 avocado chopped fine
Instructions
- 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 mix, or add more cayenne, and add Louisiana red hot sauce to taste.
- Using a tablespoon add dollops of sour cream on top of the refried beans. Spread to smooth.
- Add the salsa on top of the sour cream. Adapt the heat of the dip by choosing hot, medium or mild salsa.
- Grate the cheese finely, add it on top of the salsa, making sure it stays within the boundaries of the other layers.
- Wash and dry the lettuce. Shred the lettuce finely. Place as the next layer.
- Add fresh green, yellow, or red pepper peppers, small bits of avocado, fresh diced tomatos. Whatever toppings you prefer or have in the fridge.
- 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.
