7 Layer Taco Dip

A hand putting a tortilla chip up with taco dip on it.

It's not a party without this classic 7 layer taco dip — it's one of those epic appetizers that people won't be able to resist! Make this for your next get-together in just 15 minutes.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Diet Low Salt

Prep Time 15

Chill time 12

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 272kcal

Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

9 ounces bean dip (the one in the can near the chips- I used Frito Lays brand)
12 ounces guacamole
8 ounces sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
½ ounce taco seasoning (½ a packet)
¾ cup green onion chopped (green parts only)
2 Roma tomatoes seeded and chopped
3.8 ounces black olives chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Doritos or tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

Layer 1

Spread the bean dip in an even layer on the bottom of the pie plate.

Layer 2

Spread the guacamole in an even layer on the bean dip layer.

Layer 3

In a medium bowl combine sour cream, mayonnaise and taco seasoning.
Spread in a single layer on top of the guacamole layer.

Layer 4

Sprinkle the green onions on top of the sour cream mixture layer.

Layer 5

Sprinkle to tomatoes over the green onion layer.

Layer 6

Sprinkle the black olives over the tomato layer.

Layer 7

Sprinkle to the cheese over the top of the dip on the pie plate.
Refrigerate for several hours before serving. Serve with Doritos or tortilla chips.

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Notes

This is best made the night before. In my opinion, this actually tastes better if you make it the night before you plan to serve it! That extra time in the fridge gives the flavors a chance to really meld together.

Make sure you remove all the seeds and dry the tomatoes as well as you can. I like using Roma tomatoes as they tend to have fewer seeds.

An offset spatula is really helpful for spreading the wet ingredients evenly.

The jalapeño bean dip can be tricky to find if you don't know where to look. Remember to check the chip aisle! In my store, it's kept with the salty snacks, not in the international food aisle. Regular bean dip works great as well.

Ingredients to prep ahead- It pays to prepare almost all of the ingredients before you get started to make the assembly process seamless. Mix the sour cream with the mayo and taco seasoning, chop the veggies, and shred the cheese before you start layering.

Leftovers and storage- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Remember that this dip is best enjoyed fresh, or at least within 2-3 days. Any longer and the layers will begin to separate and become watery.

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