7 layer dip is a classic snack, especially for watching games like football and basketball, not to mention serving at parties or bringing to potluck and/or picnics! As it’s name suggests, this dip is made with 7 layers of tasty ingredients and I like to go with layers of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, fresh tomatoes and black olives and you can change up the ingredients to tailor it to your likes! I like to use homemade ingredients where possible but store bought certainly makes things easier and quicker! The best part of this dip is diving in with tortilla chips, making sure to get some of each layer with every bite! Yum!
Seven Layer Dip
Super easy homemade seven layer dip with refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, tomatoes and olives!Perfect for scooping with tortilla chips!
ingredients
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (and/or monterey jack), shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (optional)
directions
- Spread the refried beans over the bottom of a large dish (like a pie plate), followed by the guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, tomatoes, olives, green onions, and cilantro.
- Enjoy scooping with tortilla chips!
Tip: Make the whole dip the day before and store, covered, in the fridge.
Option: Use salsa ranchera instead of salsa! (Or your favourite salsa!)
Option: Use pico de gallo instead of the diced tomatoes, green onions and cilantro!
Tip: Use store bought refried beans, guacamole, salsa and use a store bought pico de gallo instead of the diced tomatoes, green onions and cilantro, for a super easy version!
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Helene says
Ole Kevin, that sounds like the perfect Super Bowl appetizer. My teenagers would love this dip.
Annie says
Of course it was good! You started from scratch and made your own refried beans! Looks yummy.
Beachlover says
your ingredients sound so rich and creamy!! I’m sure give it a try!!
Meg Wolff says
Wow, Kevin, this looks like my kind of Super Bowl food! (I came over from Astra Libris’ blog)
Mrs Ergül says
Wow, just the name already suggest a lot of work on it. Fortunately, the simplified used of tomatoes and avacado makes it a lot easier!
Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says
This is a classic that never gets old or boring!! Love this one anytime, anyday!!
Chez Us says
Okay …. I love this dip, but this HAS got to be the best looking one I have ever seen! WOW! Great job capturing it …. can we come over!
Cheryl says
My gosh that sounds delish!
Amy says
That looks so good! I like how the veggies are big chunks.
Jan says
Mmmm yum! I love refried beans and cheese. A great dip.
Jin Hooi says
wow.. sounds delicious !!! will sure give it a try !!
Jamie says
Oh wow I’ve died and gone to dip heaven. I want this, even if it means having to watch the Super Bowl!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
I love Tex Mex food, so this dish has me drooling all over my keyboard ;-P! Yummy!
Cheers,
Rosa
Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella says
Oooh I’ve had this dip once and loved it. Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
aforkfulofspaghetti says
Ooooh, fantastic. I can almost taste that from here!
Bellini Valli says
Definitely love 7-Layer Dip. I enjoy the freshness of this dip using fresh tomatoes and avocado as well.
Sophie says
This dip sounds delicious! This is good food when friends come over!
Kim says
I add a package of taco seasoning to the sour cream.
Jen says
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.
VeggieGirl says
Perfect hearty dip!!
Lisa@The Cutting Edge of Ordinary says
This dip must be channeling through the blogs…I’m making this for superbowl tomorrow. It looks wonderful and I’m sure all my SB fans will gobble it right up.
ttfn300 says
yum, perfect!!
Joanne says
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.
Kalyn says
My sister makes 7-Layer dip every time we have a family party. I think your version looks better though!
Foxglove says
7 layer dip definitely makes me drool~ i wannt dip some tortilla chips into it!!
Dawn says
that would be ONE serving: for me. this is what 7-layer dip should look like.
Gina says
A favorite of ours…great pic!!
Jeanine says
That is something I would LOVE! Your dip looks fantastic!
Anonymous says
I love this dip – love that the avocado is sliced too.
Sylvie says
I’d happily skip dinner for a bowl of that with some tortilla chips as well.
veggie belly says
Oh my gosh, that looks gorgeous! I love sevel layer dip with lots of olives!
Natashya says
That does look good! All you need are a some tortilla chips and a couple of Coronas to go with it!
meeso says
Looks better than what I usually see, Usually this dip never interests me, but yours certainly does!
giz says
How will you even watch the game with this in front of you. I’d probably be face down in the bowl.
Ben says
Nice! I bet that dip will be a winner on Super Bowl day.
ksuicide says
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
Nirvana says
Hi Kevin! This is perfect for watching the super bowl! Enjoy! 🙂
Anonymous says
Yummy, yummy dip. Looks like we’ve all got Super Bowl dishes on mind this week. 🙂
elly says
I LOVE 7 layer dip. This one looks so great!
Millie says
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.
Hayley says
I absolutely love dips with refried beans. This looks amazing, thanks for sharing!
Holler says
What a great idea Kevin! I can just imagine the flavours of this. Brilliant 😛
Not Another Omnivore says
Amazing!
NAOmni
PaniniKathy says
This is my all-time favorite dip. My mom used to make it for me to bring for school events – I never came home with any leftovers!
Katrina says
Your food and photos all look SOOO good, Kevin! Can I come over? I’ll bring cookies! 😉
pigpigscorner says
This dip sounds amazing! I am bookmarking this too!
Jeanne says
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…
Soma says
What a wonderful looking dip! with all the goodness in it!
Yasmeen says
very refreshing and totally fulfilling.
Aysegul ~ NY's Delight says
Delish! I can just taste this! Great for Super Bowl!
bobby says
I should have made this for the superbowl! It looks great… I have been wanting to try the seven layer dip for along time.
Anonymous says
I’m a fan of 7 layer dip. Cheesy, melty, crunchy goodness.
Maris says
This looks so good! I’ve come across a lot of recipes for 7 Layer Dip but this really has all of the essential ingredients!
heidileon says
oh Lord! I will kill to eat this!! Some of my favorite stuff: guacamole and refried beansssss….wow….that’s a touchdown!!
Lisa says
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.
Amanda says
this really looks good, going to try this one!
LV says
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!
Deepa Jain says
I add a spoon of fresh salsa too on the dip it tastes really good