Mexican 7 Layer Dip | Julie Blanner

This can be a traditional Mexican impressed 7 layer dip that’s seasoned to perfection! With this up to date and flavorful seven layer dip, your family and friends will probably be clamoring for extra.

Good for Cinco de Mayo, sport days and past, this layered taco dip is the final word celebration meals! 

I do know what you’re most likely pondering. “Julie, how a lot dip can one particular person presumably eat?”

Nicely, the reply is quite a bit. All of the dips, on a regular basis. If I might stay on dips alone, I’d do it and be thrilled about it! (Particularly if it’s this Mexican layered dip!!!)

However the truth is, that would go away no room for pasta or cookies, and it most likely wouldn’t be good for me. Every little thing carefully, after all!

That’s why this traditional 7 layer dip is ideal for events. It feeds a crowd, which retains me from consuming each final chew… and that makes it the right appetizer for any sort of celebration.

7 Layer Dip

Everybody loves it, and it’s normally the very first thing to go throughout gatherings with family and friends! It’s straightforward to make, colourful and festive to serve, and packed filled with Mexican-inspired flavors.

Elements and Substitutions

• Refried Beans – Traditional or spice it up utilizing Frito Lay Jalapeño refried beans (my favourite).
• Recent Grated Cheese – I like Monterey Jack for this recipe, however you should use your desire. The one requirement? Grate it contemporary! No pre-bagged cheese will do. You gained’t remorse this step, I promise!
• Taco Seasoning – Do-it-yourself taco seasoning or retailer purchased. Chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, crimson pepper).
• Pico De Gallo – Use pico de gallo as a substitute of the layer of normal sliced tomatoes that almost all recipes recommend. It takes the flavour to an entire new degree!
• Recent Guacamole – I perceive in case you select to avoid wasting time and skip this step, however no store-bought model can evaluate to contemporary, creamy do-it-yourself guacamole.
• Black Olives – Canned, drained.
• Bitter Cream – Add to a condiment dispenser or ziplock to drizzle on.

Make

1. Layer 1 – In a small bowl, combine your bean dip and taco seasoning combine (do-it-yourself, as famous on the recipe card) Unfold refried beans onto serving dish.
2. Layer 2 – Gently unfold guacamole on prime of beans. You wish to obtain that fairly layered impact when visitors scoop onto a chip.
3. Layer 3 – Cheese! On prime of the guacamole, unfold your layer of grated cheese.
4. Layer 4 – High with pico de gallo for added colour and taste.
5. Layer 5 – Sprinkles with olives.
6. Layer 6 – Inexperienced onions and cilantro.
7. Layer 7 – Add a drizzle bitter cream on prime!

Regularly Requested Questions

Lighten it Up

This dip is superb to function it’s, however straightforward to create in a lighter profile.

• You may make it a bit decrease fats by utilizing decreased fats or fat-free refried beans, and naturally you can too use rather less cheese.
• Decreased fats cheese gained’t be as creamy, so it’s finest to only use much less of the good things, in my humble opinion!
• You’re eliminating loads of sodium just by making your individual taco seasoning combine.
• One other straightforward tip? As an alternative of traditional chips, attempt dipping contemporary sliced peppers and crunchy sugar snap peas into this layered taco dip! The candy crunch of the veggies is a scrumptious match to this barely spicy dip.

Dietary Concerns

• Gluten Free (you should definitely serve with gluten free dipping choices)
• Nut Free
• Vegetarian

Retailer

• At Room Temperature – This 7 layer dip can sit out at room temperature whereas serving for as much as two hours.
• Refrigerate – Retailer within the fridge in an hermetic container for as much as 48 hours. Please word that some browning of the guacamole will happen.
• Freeze – This recipe doesn’t freeze properly.

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Mexican Layer Dip (7 Layer Taco Dip)

Prep Time 10 minutes

Whole Time 10 minutes

This can be a traditional Mexican impressed 7 layer dip that’s seasoned to perfection! With this up to date and zesty seven layer dip, your family and friends will probably be clamoring for extra.

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Directions

• In a small bowl, mix refried beans and chili powder. 

• Unfold onto a platter or shallow dish.

• Unfold guacamole on prime.

• Sprinkle with cheese to cowl.

• Add pico de gallo (or tomatoes, onion and cilantro).

• Add olives.

• High with inexperienced onions.

• Garnish with cilantro.

• Skinny bitter cream with a contact of milk for a reasonably drizzle. Put bitter cream in a ketchup container or a ziplock with the nook snipped and zig zag throughout the Mexican Layer Dip.

Suggestions

Substitutions

• Substitute Frito Lay Jalapeño Bean Dip for spicier taste.
• Substitute seasonings with a Tablespoon of taco or fajita seasoning.
• Use this Cilantro Lime Crema as a substitute of bitter cream.
• As an alternative of pico de gallo, attempt it with this Chipotle Corn Salsa!

How To Retailer

• At Room Temperature – This 7 layer dip can sit out at room temperature whereas serving for as much as two hours.
• Refrigerate – Retailer within the fridge in an hermetic container for as much as 48 hours. Please word that some browning of the guacamole will occur- attempt to press plastic wrap as tightly as potential in opposition to any guacamole to stop browning.

Diet Data

Energy: 202kcal (10%), Carbohydrates: 13g (4%), Protein: 8g (16%), Fats: 13g (20%), Saturated Fats: 5g (25%), Ldl cholesterol: 21mg (7%), Sodium: 771mg (32%), Potassium: 175mg (5%), Fiber: 4g (16%), Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 585IU (12%), Vitamin C: 5.2mg (6%), Calcium: 190mg (19%), Iron: 0.9mg (5%)

Estimated diet data is offered as a courtesy and isn’t assured.