7 Layer Taco Bean Dip
This 7 layer taco bean dip is the perfect dip for your next party. The mix of multiple flavors layered in one dish will have you coming back for more.
Football season is in full swing. Not to mention the holiday season is approaching fast which means party season. What’s a staple at every party? Dips. Oh the variety of dips out there to enjoy are endless.
I personally make at least three different kinds of dips when hosting a party. I just love a good dip and my guests seem to enjoy them just as much. And this 7 layer taco bean dip is a fan favorite.
Is 7 layer taco bean dip served hot or cold?
This dip is a cold dip. After you put all the layers together just cover and pop in the refriegerator until ready to serve.
I suggest making the day of just do to the avocados in it could start to turn brown if making it the day before.
How long will it keep in the refrigerator?
This 7 layer taco bean dip will last 3-4 days covered in the refrigerator. But again after 24 hours or so gravity will take over and some of the layers will start to merge. Also the avocados will brown.
So if you are planning on taking this to a party or serving it for a get-together make it less than 24 hours before. But if it’s for your own enjoyment you can eat on it for a few days.
What ingredients you need
- Refried Beans– Can’t have bean dip without beans. You’ll need to pick up a big can or 2 smaller ones
- Taco Seasoning– Your favorite brand will do . Taco Bell taco seasoning is my favorite
- Sour Cream– one of my favorite layers of this dip
- Salsa– I like to use a chunky kind. The chunky kinds makes real good when making an easy guacamole
- Avocados– This is to make your guacamole and this guacamole couldn’t be any easier
- Shredded Cheese- I like to use a Mexican blend to give it that traditional flavor
- Shredded Lettuce, Chopped Tomatoes, and Chopped Olives– all are a layer in the dip
- Lime– to use for the guacamole layer
Prepping the Beans
Add the refried beans to a big bowl (Photo 1) and mash them up some (Photo 2) Next add the taco seasoning to the beans (Photo 3) and mix together really well (Photo 4)
Another option you can do is add the beans to a food processor along with the taco seasoning and blend really well.
Preparing the Guacamole
Add all the avocados, out of there shell and removed pit, and add to a bowl (Photo 5) Add a 1/2 of cup of the salsa to the avocados (Photo 6)
Next cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice on top of the avocados (Photo 7) Mash the avocado mix with a fork in the bowl (Photo 8) I like to leave some chunks of avocado for my guacamole (Photo 9)
Layering the Dip
Start with a large bowl or casserole dish and spread the seasoned refried beans along the bottom (Photo 10) and smooth out to an even layer (Photo 11)
Next take the guacamole mix and add it on top of the beans (Photo 12) and spread out in an even layer (Photo 13)
Add the sour cream on top of the guacamole in dollops (Photo 14) and spread in one swipe to spread it evenly (Photo 15) If you try to spread it to much it will mix in with the guacamole
Add the remaining salsa on top of the sour cream layer (Photo 16) and spread out evenly (Photo 17) Then sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the salsa layer (Photo 18)
Next sprinkle the layer of shredded lettuce on top of the cheese layer (Photo 19) Then sprinkle the chopped tomatoes (Photo 20) and then the chopped olives (Photo 21) Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve
Tips and Tricks
- If you want to save some time use a food processor to mix the refried beans and taco seasoning together. This will also save your arm from a lot of work
- If you want your beans not a thick you can add some vegetable oil to the beans to thin them out. Just add a little at a time so you don’t add too much.
- When I’m making this for an adult crowd I like to add some hot sauce like Louisiana hot sauce to the beans. It gives a little kick which I love
- If you have a favorite guacamole recipe you can use that. You will just need a 1/2 cup less of the salsa. Or if you want to buy some premade guacamole eliminate the avocados and lime form the recipe.
- When spreading the sour cream on top of the guacamole you want to be careful to not mix the guacamole and sour cream together. You want to have defiant layers. The same when adding the salsa on top of the sour cream
- Make this the day of to prevent the guacamole from browning and the layer mixing together
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7 Layer Taco Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 30 oz can of refried beans
- 3 medium sized avocado
- 1 small lime
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 1 package of taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 1/2 cups of sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups of salsa
- 1 cup of shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup of chopped black olives
Instructions
- Mix the refried beans and package of taco seasoning together really well
- Take skin off avocados and pit out and add to a bowl
- Add 1/2 cup of the salsa and lime juice to the avocados and mash with a fork
- Take a large bowl or casserole dish and pour the refried beans into the bowl and spread out evenly
- Next on top of the beans put a layer of guacamole and spread out evenly
- Then add the sour cream in dollops and spread out evenly carefully not mixing the guacamole and sour cream
- Next pour the salsa on top of the sour cream layer and spread out evenly
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the sour cream layer
- Then sprinkle the shredded lettuce, then chopped tomatoes, and then the chopped black olives
- Cover and refrigerate at least for 30 minutes to firm up some before serving
Video
Notes
- If you want to save some time use a food processor to mix the refried beans and taco seasoning together. This will also save your arm from a lot of work
- If you want your beans not a thick you can add some vegetable oil to the beans to thin them out. Just add a little at a time so you don’t add too much.
- When I’m making this for an adult crowd I like to add some hot sauce like Louisiana hot sauce to the beans. It gives a little kick which I love
- If you have a favorite guacamole recipe you can use that. You will just need a 1/2 cup less of the salsa. Or if you want to buy some premade guacamole eliminate the avocados and lime form the recipe.
- When spreading the sour cream on top of the guacamole you want to be careful to not mix the guacamole and sour cream together. You want to have defiant layers. The same when adding the salsa on top of the sour cream
- Make this the day of to prevent the guacamole from browning and the layer mixing together
Nutrition
Update Notes; This recipe was originally posted in October of 2016, but was republished with new photos, cooking tips, and step by step picture instructions in September 2019.
I used a quart baggies to spread the sour cream at room temp. I also used. ground turkey with Taco Bell seasonings. So beans, pipe sour cream , sprinkle meat , layer shredded cheese . Bake for 10 min remove when cheese is bubbly. Blend avacodos lime juice garlic & cilantro to taste in food processor. Again use another baggie with a hole in it pipe up and down your dish throw more cheese on top and shredded lettuce shredded tomatoes and any salsa you want it’s awesome !!!!
Good idea with the sour cream and the baggie. The other sounds like a completely different recipe lol