Super Bowl Seven Layer Taco Dip (Printable)

Colorful Tex-Mex layered dip with beans, guacamole, salsa, cheese, and vegetables. A crowd-pleaser for parties.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups refried beans, regular or vegetarian
02 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

→ Creamy Layer

03 - 1.5 cups sour cream
04 - 1 cup guacamole, store-bought or homemade

→ Salsa Layer

05 - 1 cup chunky salsa, mild, medium, or hot

→ Fresh Vegetables

06 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
07 - 1 cup diced tomatoes, seeded

→ Cheese

08 - 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend

→ Toppings

09 - 0.5 cup sliced black olives
10 - 0.25 cup sliced green onions

→ For Serving

11 - Tortilla chips

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine refried beans with taco seasoning and mix until thoroughly blended.
02 - Spread bean mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass dish or large serving platter.
03 - Carefully spread sour cream layer over beans using gentle motions to preserve distinct layers.
04 - Spoon guacamole evenly over sour cream layer, distributing uniformly across surface.
05 - Spread salsa over guacamole layer, ensuring complete coverage with even distribution.
06 - Sprinkle shredded lettuce evenly over salsa, then distribute diced tomatoes uniformly on top.
07 - Top with shredded cheddar cheese, creating an even layer across entire surface.
08 - Finish with sliced black olives and green onions distributed across top layer.
09 - Cover dip and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and layers to set.
10 - Serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The visual wow factor when guests see those perfect rainbow layers makes you look like a culinary genius without breaking a sweat.
  • You can assemble the entire thing while watching pregame coverage and still have time to shower before guests arrive.
02 -
  • Layering in the correct order is non-negotiable I once reversed the sour cream and guacamole layers and ended up with a soupy mess that slid off chips and onto my white carpet.
  • Room temperature ingredients spread infinitely easier than cold ones I learned this after breaking countless chips trying to spread refrigerator-cold guacamole.
03 -
  • Use a clear glass dish rather than ceramic or plastic the visible layers are half the appeal and motivate careful scooping rather than disruptive digging.
  • Keep a small bowl of each ingredient component reserved separately to quickly repair any section that gets too depleted, maintaining that perfect presentation throughout the entire gathering.

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