Description
A classic 7-layer taco dip featuring refried beans, creamy cheese mixture, salsa, lettuce, cheddar cheese, black olives, and optional toppings, perfect for parties and served with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 (12 ounce) jar salsa
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the refried beans with half of the taco seasoning mix. Spread this mixture evenly as the first layer in a 9×13 inch serving dish.
- In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Spread this creamy mixture over the refried bean layer to form the second layer.
- Evenly spread the salsa over the cream cheese mixture as the third layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded lettuce over the salsa for the fourth layer.
- Distribute the shredded Cheddar cheese over the lettuce for the fifth layer.
- Top with sliced black olives for the sixth layer.
- Finally, sprinkle any additional desired toppings, such as chopped green onions or diced tomatoes, as the seventh layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold with tortilla chips.
Notes
- This dip is best made ahead and chilled to enhance flavors.
- Customize the seventh layer with toppings like green onions, tomatoes, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.