Seven Layer Dip
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Seven Layer Dip

Party food with no interest in being elegant — beans, guacamole, creamy topping, salsa, cheese, and vegetables stacked into one reachable dish.

DifficultyEasyTotal time20 minServes8
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Overview

Prep20 min
Cook0 min
Total20 min
Servings8
DifficultyEasy
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Ingredients

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Equipment

  • Shallow serving dish
  • Spatula
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Method

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Layer the beans

Layer the beans

Spread the refried beans evenly over the bottom of a shallow serving dish.

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Add the guacamole

Add the guacamole

Carefully spread the guacamole over the beans.

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Add the creamy layer

Add the creamy layer

Add an even layer of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

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Add the salsa

Spoon the salsa over the creamy layer.

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Add the cheese

Sprinkle with shredded cheese.

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Add the toppings

Add the toppings

Add diced tomatoes, scallions, jalapenos, and cilantro.

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Chill and serve

Chill and serve

Chill until ready to serve or serve immediately with tortilla chips.

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Tips

NoteUse a fairly thick salsa. A watery salsa can travel down through all those beautiful layers surprisingly quickly.
NoteAnd use a shallow dish rather than a deep bowl. Everyone should be able to reach the bottom layer with one chip.
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Nutrition

AllergensDairy
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Storage

RefrigeratorCover and refrigerate up to 1 day; the layers soften as it sits, so assemble close to serving time when you can.
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Frequently asked

Can I make it vegan?+

Yes — use vegan refried beans (check for lard), plant-based cheese, and skip the sour cream or use a cashew or coconut yogurt layer.

Can I assemble it ahead?+

Partly — the bean and guacamole layers can go in a few hours ahead; add the creamy, salsa, and fresh topping layers just before serving.

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