

Basically if it works with nachos, it’ll work on this bean dip. You can add additional layers to this dip like cooked ground beef or turkey, guacamole, green chiles, corn, or top with lettuce.The most important tip is to drain your salsa.If you notice the beans have a lot of fat, you can warm them up and stir before layering. If they’re coming from a can, you can just add it to the layer cold. The only time you’d have to cook the refried beans is if you’re making them from scratch. Seven layer leftovers will keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.ĭO YOU HAVE TO COOK THE REFRIED BEANS BEFORE LAYERING? HOW LONG DOES SEVEN LAYER DIP LAST IN THE FRIDGE? Bean dips can get condensation pretty easily, so while it will technically last longer, it will be at its best if served within a day.īecause we’re using dairy ingredients like sour cream and cheese, I wouldn’t leave this dip at room temperature for more than two hours before putting it back in the refrigerator. If you’re doing a guacamole layer, make sure it uses lemon juice to prevent it from browning, and make it one of the middle layers. You can assemble seven layer bean dip the day before and wrap it tightly before refrigerating. You can serve it warm or cold, but I always prefer it cold because it’s faster and it has yet to disappoint this way! CAN YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD? Serve this Tex-Mex bean dip with a side of tortilla chips, potato chips, or a veggie tray. I like to use taco seasoning in mine, but I’ve also made this with a packet of ranch seasoning, or without any seasoning at all. I honestly don’t remember when I started making this, because I feel like it’s just been a staple for every party we’ve ever thrown. Seven Layer Bean Dip is a party classic, made with seven layers of the perfect dip ingredients like sour cream, salsa, cheese, tomatoes, olives, and more. There’s nothing quite like that signature dip that makes its way into every party, and that’s why we’re busy perfecting our Jalapeno Popper Dip, Ultimate Spinach Artichoke Dip and Buffalo Chicken Dip. Optional ingredients and variations include many items such as chopped onion, cooked ground beef, shredded lettuce (for texture), or sliced jalapeño chiles for additional spiciness.Seven Layer Bean Dip is the ultimate party dip, made with seasoned refried beans and layers of cheese, olives, sour cream, and more, and only takes minutes to throw together!.Grated cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, queso asadero, queso Chihuahua or a blend (some early recipes substituted processed commercial jalapeño cheese dip - or homemade chile con queso).Pico de gallo, salsa roja, salsa verde or chopped tomatoes (originally simply chopped green onions, tomatoes and onions).Sour cream (originally a mixture of sour cream & mayonnaise seasoned with commercial taco seasoning mix).Guacamole (originally mashed seasoned avocados).Refried beans (originally commercial jalapeño bean dip).The dish was popular in Texas for some time before the recipe first appeared in print.

The first widely published recipe (1981, Family Circle magazine) called it Tex-Mex Dip without reference to any layers. A seven-layer dip is an American appetizer based on ingredients typical of Tex-Mex cuisine.
