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7 Layer Dip

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7 Layer Dip
The 7seven layer dip is classic party food and this is a lighter take on with plenty of fresh ingredients that sacrifices nothing in flavour!

With the big football game this weekend I thought that I would try out some snacks for the big day. On the top of my list was the 7 layer dip which I had been wanting to try for a while. The 7 layer dip consists of seven layers as follows: refried beans , guacamole , sour cream, salsa , cheese, black olives, garnishes such as green onions. I looked at a bunch of recipes and I decided to go with the 7 layer dip by Elise on Simply Recipes . I liked the sound of serving the refried beans warm with the cheese melted on top. Between the refried beans, guacamole and salsa in a more standard recipe there are a lot of duplicated flavours. I liked that Elise’s recipe called for simply sliced avocado instead of guacamole and chopped tomatoes instead of the salsa. Besides, it is less work to chop an avocado and a tomato that it is to make guacamole and salsa. 🙂 Even though I made my own refried beans , the dip came together in almost no time. The 7 layer dip was so good!! I had a hard time not polishing it all off in one sitting and then I skipped dinner after. I really enjoyed the warm spiced refried beans and the melted cheese was nice and gooey and good. The rest of the flavours melted together to form a medley of warm, spicy, cheesy, hot, cool, refreshing and even crunchy from the tortilla chips that I served it with. It made me think of a deconstructed refried bean taco in dip form. I can’t wait to make this again!

7 Layer Dip

7 Layer Dip

Prep Time:15 minutes Cook Time:5 minutes Total Time:20 minutes Servings: 4

The 7seven layer dip is classic party food and this is a lighter take on with plenty of fresh ingredients that sacrifices nothing in flavour!

ingredients
  • 2 cups refried beans
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
  • 1/4 water
  • 1 cup cheese (cheddar and jack work great), shredded
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 lime, juice
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 jalapenos, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 handful black olives.pitted and sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
directions
  1. Heat the refried beans, chili powder and cumin in a pan adding water until they come to a consistency that is easily dip-able, about 1/4 cup.
  2. When the beans are nice and bubbling, spread them out on the bottom of your serving dish.
  3. Quickly sprinkle on the cheese so that it can melt and become gooey. (If it does not melt enough to your liking microwave it or place it under the broiler for a few minutes.)
  4. Toss the avocado in lime juice and sprinkle onto the dip, followed by the tomato, jalapenos, sour cream, olives and green onions.
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  18. Jen says

    January 31, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    This is timely! I just bought all the ingredients to make a 7 layer dip this Sunday and then checked your site. I’ll definitely give yours a try.

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  22. Joanne says

    January 31, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    This looks really good. I wish I had the time to make it for me and my friends tomorrow but I’m already making dessert. However, who’s to say you can’t have 7-layer dip any day of the week…why can’t we have Superbowl Monday or Superbowl Random-Day-In-February.

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  35. ksuicide says

    January 31, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    I love this dip. I find it to be an adequate meal, and usually eat it as such when the other half is out of town.

    You are right about cutting up tomatoes and avocados for it though. I think it makes a ton of difference flavor wise.

    Are you rooting for anyone in the Superbowl?

    ~cheers

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  39. Millie says

    January 31, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    Ah yes, the seven layer dip! I love the chopped avocado and tomatoes idea, as well as, the warm beans. I’m going to make this for the game and your hot onion dip too. Your pic makes me want it right now.

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  46. Jeanne says

    February 2, 2009 at 12:20 am

    Mmm, almost makes me want to move to the US especially to experience Superbowl snacks 🙂 I love the sound of this dip – I’ve heard of seven layer salad but never seven layer dip before…

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  54. Lisa says

    February 9, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Thanks for sharing this one Kevin. A friend of mine made an amazing layered dip and I’ve been searching around for a recipe. Will try this for sure with my homemade refried beans.

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  56. LV says

    August 24, 2009 at 2:25 am

    I made this for a picnic and it was a HUGE hit. I always try to make something delicious for get-togethers, but rarely have one of my efforts been so praised. Thanks Kevin!

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