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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer

    Easy Taco Layer Dip Recipe

    By: Jessica · Posted: Jul 15, 2021 · Updated: Dec 22, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    taco layer dip recipe

    This taco layer dip is an easy Mexican layered dip to make! It has 7 layers: refried beans, avocado, taco seasoning mixture, shredded cheese, green onions, black olives & cilantro!

    Ready in minutes, and different than our baked taco dip, it is one of the best easy appetizers for any party or to serve while waiting on Dorito chicken casserole to bake in the oven or these cheesy beefy burritos to cook on the stove-top!

    taco layer dip

     
    Jump to:
    • What is Taco Layer Dip?
    • What You’ll Love About This Recipe:
    • What are the layers in a seven-layer dip?
    • How to make classic seven-layer taco dip
    • Can you use homemade taco seasoning?
    • How to store leftover dip:
    • More toppings ideas:
    • Related Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    What is Taco Layer Dip?

    This popular appetizer has been called MANY different things! Some call it:

    • 7 layer dip
    • Taco dip
    • Seven-layer taco dip
    • Mexican layered dip
    • Ultimate taco tip

    No matter what you call it, it’s ultimately the same appetizer recipe you typically find at parties (especially Super Bowl parties) or to serve along with dishes like chicken street tacos or taco soup!

    It consists of many layers of different ingredients like refried beans, avocado guacamole, tomatoes, black olives, taco seasoning/cream cheese/sour cream, shredded cheese, and more, that you can dip tortilla chips in to, crackers, veggies, or even pile on top of build-your-own nachos for the ultimate dish!

    Layers in taco dip appetizer recipe

    What You’ll Love About This Recipe:

    1. You’ll love that this easy taco dip recipe doesn’t use wild ingredients but rather simple ingredients that you can get at almost every grocery store.
    2. It can be made quickly, so if you need something last-minute it’s a great dish to make and take or make and serve at home with your favorite chips, or even more fun… with these fried tacos!
    3. It has become a popular recipe that so many people love, so you probably won’t have any leftovers with the right crowd!

    What are the layers in a seven-layer dip?

    Although you can substitute ingredients, and even arrange them differently, these are the most common layers in a 7 layer dip:

    1. refried beans
    2. mashed avocado (or guacamole)
    3. taco dip mixture (taco seasoning mixed with cream cheese & sour cream)
    4. shredded cheese (cheddar cheese, fiesta cheese, or desired type)
    5. green onions
    6. fresh tomatoes
    7. black olives

    You can also sprinkle on fresh cilantro if desired!

    See the full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post!

    Ingredients for 7 layer taco dip

    How to make classic seven-layer taco dip

    1. In a small bowl, (yet big enough for cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning) and using a mixer, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning mix, set aside.
    Cream cheese in a mixing bolw
    Sour cream and cream cheese in white bowl
    taco seasoning in bowl
    taco seasoning sour cream cream cheese
    taco seasoning, cream cheese and sour cream mixture
    1. In a 9×13 baking dish, casserole dish or serving tray, spread the refried beans on the button.
    refried beans spread in baking dish
    1. Next, carefully add a layer of guacamole or layer of mashed avocado on top of the beans, spread evenly.
    spread mashed avocado or guacamole in dish
    1. For the third layer, gently spread the sour cream mixture on top of the avocado.
    spread taco seasoning mixture on top
    1. Next, layer on the shredded cheese on top of the sour cream/cream cheese mixture.
    sprinkle shredded cheese on top of taco dip
    1. Sprinkle diced green onions on top of cheese.
    sliced green onions on top of taco layer dip
    1. Layer on the diced tomatoes
    diced tomatoes on top of 7 layer dip
    1. Top tomatoes with black olives
    sliced black olives on top of taco dip
    1. Sprinkle on chopped fresh cilantro if desired
    diced fresh cilantro on top of 7 layer taco dip
    1. Serve this cold dip with chips, crackers, veggies like carrots,
    7 layer dip on a chip

    Can you use homemade taco seasoning?

    Absolutely! I used a store-bought package of taco seasoning for this recipe to mix with the cream cheese and sour cream. However, you can use 2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning instead of one, 1oz. packet.

    How to store leftover dip:

    The best way to store the dip is in an airtight container. However, if you have a lot left over, you can cover the baking dish with plastic wrap.

    Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days!

    Taco dip - 7 layer dip recipe

    More toppings ideas:

    If you have some extra toppings you’d like to add or substitute some of the items for, you can easily do that with:

    • cooked ground beef
    • easy pico de gallo
    • chopped bell peppers
    • drained, diced green chilies
    • chopped red onions
    • lime juice (squeeze real lime juices over the top – just not too much or it could become watery)
    • taco sauce (such as Old el Paso, Ortega, Taco Bell)
    • chili powder (sprinkle in to the cream cheese mixture)
    • taco meat
    • cooked shredded chicken (then it would be similar to our taco chicken casserole)
    • storebought or homemade salsa

    We like to use a lot of these same toppings on our walking taco casserole too!

    party appetizer - 7 layer taco dip
    Is 7 layer dip hot or cold?

    Serving 7 layer dip cold is ideal, so the toppings stay crisp and fresh. TIP: keeping tomatoes room temperature before assembling and serving is best, as refrigerated tomatoes lose tons of flavor.

    How long is taco dip good for in the fridge?

    The tip is good in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, as long as it’s covered and stored properly, in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap.

    How to serve taco dip?

    You can serve it on a platter, in the baking dish it was assembled in or you can even layer the dip in to individual cups for more of a single-serve type of appetizer! Serve with chips, crackers, vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, peppers, and other crunchy veggies.

    Related Recipes

    If you love dips, then you’re also going to love this homemade cheese dip, Buffalo Bacon Blue Cheese Dip, and this Creamy Reuben Dip!

    If you’re hosting a fiesta, you’ll also want to think about making this queso dip recipe!

    Recipe

    Layers in taco dip appetizer recipe

    Easy Taco Layer Dip

    Jessica Burgess
    This taco layer dip is an easy Mexican layered dip to make! It has 7 layers: refried beans, avocado, taco seasoning mixture, shredded cheese, green onions, black olives & cilantro!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 417 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 2.25 oz. sliced black olives drained
    • 16 oz. refried beans
    • 2 small tomatoes diced
    • 1 bunch green onions chopped
    • 4 small avocados mashed (or use this guacamole recipe)
    • 1 oz. taco seasoning
    • 1 cup shredded cheese Mexican, fiesta, cheddar or favorite type
    • fresh cilantro chopped, if desired

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, and using a mixer, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning, set aside.
    • In a 9×13 baking dish, casserole dish or serving tray, spread the refried beans on the bottom.
    • Next, carefully layer the avocado or guacamole on top of the beans, spread evenly.
    • For the third layer, gently spread the sour cream & cream cheese mixture on top of the avocado.
    • Next, layer on the shredded cheese.
    • Sprinkle the chopped green onions on top of cheese.
    • Layer on the diced tomatoes. (Tip: while chopping, remove the seeds/juices so the dip doesn't become watery.)
    • Add the black olives on top of the tomatoes.
    • If desired, sprinkle on chopped fresh cilantro or suggested other toppings in the blog post.

    Notes

    Is 7 layer dip hot or cold?
    Serving 7 layer dip cold is ideal, so the toppings stay crisp and fresh. TIP: keeping tomatoes room temperature before assembling and serving is best, as refrigerated tomatoes lose tons of flavor.
    How long is taco dip good for in the fridge?
    The tip is good in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, as long as it’s covered and stored properly, in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap.
    How to serve taco dip?
    You can serve it on a platter, in the baking dish it was assembled in or you can even layer the dip in to individual cups for more of a single-serve type of appetizer! Serve with chips, crackers, vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, peppers and other crunchy veggies.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 946mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1431IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keywords 7 layer dip, mexican layered dip, party appetizer, taco layer dip
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    This 7 layer dip recipe originally appeared when I created and featured it on TornadoughAlli.com!

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    1. Beth says

      September 05, 2021 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorites dips. I could go for a pan full right now. Thanks for the great recipe.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        September 05, 2021 at 9:02 pm

        It’s one of my favorite dip recipes too! Thank you so much!

        Reply
    2. wilhelmina says

      September 05, 2021 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      This dip was the first thing to go as we watched the game! So easy and super delicious, this will be popping up on the menu a lot!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        September 05, 2021 at 9:02 pm

        Haha! The same thing happens in my house with this taco dip too! Thank you so much for sharing!

        Reply
    3. Heather Rose says

      September 05, 2021 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      Super easy to make and always a crowd pleaser!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        September 05, 2021 at 9:01 pm

        I totally agree! Thank you so much Heather! So glad that you liked this taco layer dip!

        Reply

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