Description
Mexican-inspired seven-layer taco dip combines zesty flavors for party perfection. Layers of creamy beans, spicy meat, and fresh toppings create an irresistible crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (16 oz/454 g) refried beans
- 1 cup (8 oz/240 mL) salsa
- 1 cup (8 oz/240 mL) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (8 oz/240 mL) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (8 oz/240 mL) shredded lettuce
- 1 cup (8 oz/240 mL) sour cream
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup (4 oz/120 mL) sliced black olives
- ¼ cup (2 oz/60 mL) chopped green onions
- tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Bean Foundation: Infuse refried beans with zesty taco seasoning, blending until silky smooth, then spread evenly across the base of a large serving dish.
- Creamy Layer: Apply a luxurious blanket of sour cream over the bean mixture, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Salsa Splash: Cascade vibrant salsa across the sour cream, creating a colorful and tangy stratum that adds depth and excitement.
- Cheese Cascade: Generously shower sharp cheddar cheese over the salsa, melting its rich flavor into the underlying layers.
- Fresh Accents: Scatter freshly diced tomatoes and crisp, shredded lettuce across the cheese, introducing a juicy and crunchy dimension to the dip.
- Crowning Glory: Artfully garnish the surface with sliced black olives and finely chopped green onions, adding visual appeal and a flavor burst.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the completed taco dip for at least one hour, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify. Present chilled with a side of crisp tortilla chips for an irresistible party appetizer.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategically: Prepare ingredients in advance and refrigerate separately to maintain maximum freshness and prevent soggy layers.
- Layer Methodically: Build layers from bottom to top, pressing each gently to create stable, compact sections that won’t slide when serving.
- Temperature Matters: Keep dip chilled until serving to preserve texture and prevent dairy ingredients from separating or becoming runny.
- Serve Smart: Use wide, shallow serving dish to showcase colorful layers and ensure easy chip-dipping for guests at gatherings or parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg