7 Layer Bean Dip
This Tex-Mex style, 7 Layer Bean Dip Recipe is a classic crowd-pleaser! It’s piled high with refried beans, sour cream, homemade guacamole, salsa, cheese, and more. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or anytime you're hosting a hungry crowd.
Servings: 10 People
Ingredients
- 2 cans refried beans
- 10 oz can Rotel®
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1½-2 cups sour cream
- 1 can black olives, sliced
- 1 cup chunky salsa or diced tomatoes
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
For The Guacamole
- 3 avocados
- 2 tablespoon red onions, diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chunky salsa
- ½ teaspoon Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
For The Guacamole
- In a medium bowl, add avocados, red onions, lime juice, salsa, cilantro, seasoning and pepper.
- Mash all ingredients together until combined.
For The 7 Layer Bean Dip
- Using a medium saucepan, heat refried beans and Rotel until hot
- Once cooled, spread bean mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
- Top with both types of cheese.
- Add sour cream.
- Spread guacamole over sour cream.
- Top with black olives, salsa or diced tomatoes and cilantro.
- Optional: Top with extra cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Cooling is Key: Let the bean layer cool before adding other ingredients to keep your dip from getting runny.
- Which Avocado Matters: Use ripe avocados for the smoothest, creamiest guacamole.
- Minimize Browning: Store leftovers with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the guac to minimize browning.