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7-Layer Dip

  • Author: Cookie and Kate
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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Make the ultimate 7-layer dip! This notoriously creamy, cheesy dip tastes fresh and irresistible when you follow these simple steps. Store-bought ingredients yield great results. The recipe yields about 12 servings (about 6 to 7 cups of dip total).

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 can refried beans (15 to 16 ounces) or 2 cups homemade refried beans*
  • 1 ¼ cups mild red salsa, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 medium ripe avocados
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (from about 1 lime)
  • 1 medium jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed and finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Fine salt, to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 6 ounces freshly grated Cheddar cheese (about 1 ½ cups)
  • ⅓ cup drained pickled jalapeño peppers, roughly chopped, or 1 small can (2.25 ounces dry weight) drained sliced black olives
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions (about 2 to 3)
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, stir together the refried beans, ¼ cup salsa, and cumin. Spread the mixture across the base of an 8-inch square baking dish. 
  2. In another bowl, use a large fork to mash the avocado. Add the lime juice, half of the chopped jalapeño, and ¼ teaspoon salt, then stir until combined. Spread the mixture evenly on top of the beans.
  3. In another bowl, stir together the sour cream and the remaining jalapeño. Season it with a pinch or two of salt, to taste. Spread the sour cream over the beans. 
  4. Pour the remaining salsa into a mesh colander over the sink to release the excess moisture. Spread the salsa over the mixture. 
  5. Sprinkle the cheese all over, followed by the drained jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro.  Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

*Homemade refried beans: After making the homemade version, you’ll have about ½ cup extra refried beans. Use it all for an extra-beany dip! You can also save it as a protein booster for an upcoming meal or enjoy it on the side with chips.

Make it dairy free/vegan: Substitute vegan sour cream and omit the cheddar cheese.

Nutrition

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