Who doesn't like 7 Layer Dip? Layers and layers of delicious things all piled up to make the most glorious snack there ever was!

7 Layer Dip from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Here's the thing - 7 Layer Dip is incredible. It's all my favorite things in 1 vessel and it's consumed with tortilla chips, what's not to love. BUT... because it's so simple, it has to be done right. No shortcuts when it comes to store bought guacamole. No skimping on the cheese. In my case, hold the black olives and add more herbs. And make sure you're using a great salsa. All of that... and then you're in business! Let's break it down shall we:

Here's how to make the BEST 7 Layer Dip

Bottom layer: re-fried beans. If you're near a Trader Joe's and can grab the refried beans that have a little bit of salsa mixed in, that's a pro-move!
Next layer: Sour Cream. Full fat here guys. Always. Give it a healthy layer so every bite is creamy and delish.
Coming up next: Guacamole. Homemade is def preferred, otherwise get it freshly made from your local market.
Next: copious amounts of Shredded Cheddar Cheese.
On top of that... pico de gallo or your favorite salsa!
Scallions come next and are an integral part of the perfect bite!
Last but not least... Cilantro. Some people do olives and while I LOVE an olive, it doesn't belong in this dip if you ask me!

Layer those delicious ingredients in a vessel or plate or whatever else you'd like and serve them up with a bag or two of tortilla chips and you're in business! And if you're going for the gold, here's a tutorial on how to make your own tortilla chips that are fresh AF!

7 Layer Dip

Author: Gaby Dalkin

4.5 from 14 votes

Hands down the best 7 Layer Dip you'll ever make!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings people

Ingredients

▢ 1-2 cups refried beans
▢ ⅔ cup full fat sour cream
▢ 1 cup homemade guacamole
▢ 1 ½ cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
▢ ⅔ cup homemade pico de gallo or your favorite salsa
▢ ½ cup finely sliced scallions
▢ ½ cup chopped cilantro
▢ your favorite brand of tortilla chips

Instructions

Layer the ingredients in order of appearance and serve.

Notes

Here's how to make the BEST 7 Layer Dip

Bottom layer: re-fried beans. If you're near a Trader Joe's and can grab the refried beans that have a little bit of salsa mixed in, that's a pro-move!
Next layer: Sour Cream. Full fat here guys. Always. Give it a healthy layer so every bite is creamy and delish.
Coming up next: Guacamole. Homemade is def preferred, otherwise get it freshly made from your local market.
Next: copious amounts of Shredded Cheddar Cheese.
On top of that... pico de gallo or your favorite salsa!
Scallions come next and are an integral part of the perfect bite!
Last but not least... Cilantro. Some people do olives and while I LOVE an olive, it doesn't belong in this dip if you ask me!

Nutrition Information

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28 Comments

At first glance I was in love with this dip. Then I realized it has bacon in it and I became even more smitten.

I love many of your recipes, I was going to print this , and the link to print ,I couldn't find it.Help.A fan of yours.

I love 7-layer bean dip and it's always a huge success wherever I take it. I use a can of the spicy refried beans, but love the idea of adding salsa to it. Here's something that I do that always makes people say "this is delicious, what makes it different?"..... I add a packet of taco seasoning mix to my sour cream. It gives it a really zesty flavor and makes it stand out from other dips and a great disguise for those of you that don't like it.

Happy Super Bowl Sunday and happy munching!!! 🙂

In my grandma's recipe we mix a cup of sour cream with 2 tablespoons of mayo and a packet of taco seasoning, so good!!

I like everything about this dip. I'm not going to be partaking in any Superbowl festivities, but I think I might make a batch of this...for me, myself, and I!

This is appetizer and dinner for me! I don't like olives either, so this sounds delicious!!

So funny...
Mayo used to freak me out. I could not handle that creamy rich consistency. i would literally gag. Then for some reason in college I just flipped the switch and decided to like it. Go figure.
The bacon on top looks good!