Description
A vibrant and flavorful 7 Layer Dip perfect for parties and gatherings, featuring layers of refried beans, seasoned sour cream, enchilada sauce, guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese, olives, scallions, and fresh grape tomatoes. Served chilled with crispy tortilla chips, this classic Mexican-inspired dip is easy to prepare and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Base Layer
- 1 cup refried beans
Sour Cream Mixture
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
Additional Layers
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup guacamole
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced olives
- 1 tablespoon chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
To Serve
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Spread Beans: Evenly spread 1 cup of refried beans in the bottom of a 9-inch round pie plate or 8×8 square baking dish, creating a smooth base layer.
- Prepare Sour Cream Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons hot sauce, and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning. Mix thoroughly until evenly mixed.
- Apply Sour Cream Layer: Spread the seasoned sour cream mixture evenly over the refried beans layer in the dish.
- Add Enchilada Sauce: Pour and spread 1 cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the sour cream layer, reaching the edges of the dish.
- Layer Guacamole: Spread 1 cup of guacamole evenly over the enchilada sauce layer, maintaining smooth coverage.
- Top with Garnishes: Sprinkle 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the guacamole. Then evenly distribute 1/4 cup sliced olives, 1 tablespoon chopped scallions, and 1/4 cup quartered grape tomatoes on top.
- Chill: Cover the assembled dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to let flavors meld and layers set.
- Serve: Serve the chilled seven-layer dip with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the dip to chill for at least one hour before serving.
- You can substitute the refried beans with black beans for a different texture and flavor.
- Adjust the hot sauce quantity to your preferred spice level.
- Fresh ingredients like tomatoes and scallions add brightness but can be adjusted based on availability.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
