7 Layer Dip
A 7 Layer Dip is the perfect way to please a crowd. Always a fan favorite appetizer and the first to be finished!
Ingredients
- 32 ounces (2 16-ounce) canned refried beans ((I Old El Paso brand))
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1½ cups premade mild guacamole ((I used Walmart brand - Freshness Guaranteed))
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 ounce packet mild taco seasoning ((I used Great Value brand) )
- 16 ounces container chunky mild salsa ((I used Pace brand), drained through a mesh strainer )
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups pre-shredded fiesta blend cheese ((I used Great Value brand) )
- 2.25 ounces sliced black olives ((I used Mario brand), well drained)
- 1 cup chopped roma tomatoes
- ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
Directions
- 1
Add the canned refried beans to a small mixing bowl. Add the 3 tablespoons of water, and stir until completely combined and smooth.
- 2
Use either a silicone spatula, or an offset spatula to evenly spread the refried beans into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. (I used a clear glass 9x13 baking dish)
- 3
Evenly spread the premade guacamole over the refried beans layer.
- 4
Next add the sour cream to a small mixing bowl. Sprinkle the packet of taco seasoning into the sour cream. Whisk until well incorporated.
- 5
Spread the sour cream mixture over the guacamole layer.
- 6
Next, drain the container of chunky mild salsa through a mesh strainer to remove excess liquid, then spread the salsa over the sour cream layer.
- 7
Sprinkle the shredded fiesta blend cheese over the salsa layer.
- 8
Sprinkle the shredded lettuce over the shredded cheese layer.
- 9
Sprinkle the drained sliced black olives over the shredded lettuce.
- 10
Sprinkle the chopped roma tomatoes over the black olives. (You can pat the tomatoes of excess juice)
- 11
And, finally, sprinkle the thinly sliced green onions over the chopped tomatoes. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving with tortilla chips.