7 Layer dip

7 layer dip is typically the first item to vanish from every potluck where it’s served. This recipe is customizable to your own preferences and a great way to use up leftover taco fixings. Although you most commonly see it served casserole style, you can make single servings to fit different dietary needs.

7 Layer Dip

7 layer dip has been my go-to potluck dish and is one of my most requested recipes. It's kid-friendly as they can help with almost every step of the process, even at a young age.

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Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 12

Calories 288 kcal

Equipment

1 Casserole dish rectangular 9 x 13 inch

Ingredients

16 oz refried beans
2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
16 oz sour cream
16 oz guacamole homemade or store-bought
1 large tomato diced
1 bunch green onions sliced
1/2 head iceberg lettuce shredded
6 oz black olives sliced
salsa
28 oz corn tortilla chips About 2 regular size bags

Instructions

In a medium pot, blend the refried beans, 1 tbsp salsa, and ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Heat until cheese is thoroughly melted.
16 oz refried beans, salsa, 2 cups cheddar cheese
Spread the bean mixture in the casserole dish.
Let mixture cool to room temperature.
Spread sour cream over the refried beans.
16 oz sour cream
Spread guacamole over the sour cream.
16 oz guacamole
Spread salsa over the guacamole.
salsa
Layer the lettuce, cheese, tomato and green onions.
1 large tomato, 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, 2 cups cheddar cheese, 1 bunch green onions
Optionally, garnish with black olives.
6 oz black olives
Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

Alternatively, you can divide the ingredients between two 8×8-inch casserole dishes or several small ramekins or single serving containers.

Keyword finger food, kid friendly, leftover friendly

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By Angelia Embler

Angi grew up in southern Arizona but now lives in central New Mexico with her husband, two sons and three dogs. She creates, she responds to Yoast support requests, and she loves to ramble on about anything. When not doing those, she can be found curled up with a good book or watching any one of her favorite TV shows, movies, or an American football game.

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