Refried beans: Use store bought or try my homemade Refried Black Bean Recipe.

Most of the ingredients can be found in your pantry or any grocery store isle, but you can also make your own fresh guacamole, homemade pico de gallo and homemade tortilla chips to customize your recipe even more.Įither way, this 7-layer bean dip is a guaranteed crowd pleaser and instant family favorite! The great part about this dip is that it can be as store-bought or homemade as you prefer. Trust me when I tell you to buy solid, sturdy tortilla chips to scoop all of the delicious goodness. Packed with your favorite Mexican ingredients, this dip starts with refried beans mixed with taco seasoning and is then layered with guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, black olives, tomatoes and green onions. It’s super easy to make, travels well, and everyone loves it! This Easy 7 Layer Bean Dip is always my go to appetizer to bring to parties, get togethers, or game days.

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Tips for making the perfect 7-layer dip.

For a simple alternative to all these toppings, top the dip with a scoop of pico de gallo. It’s also great with a sprinkle of Cotija cheese or shredded cheese on top, if you’re not serving anyone who’s vegan or dairy-free. I like to pile mine with diced avocado, sliced jalapeño or serrano peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, green onions, and fresh cilantro. When you’re ready to serve, spread the refried bean dip on a platter, and load it up with toppings. Serve the dip right away, or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If it’s too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency. Pulse until the bean dip is smooth and creamy.

And cayenne pepper – Optional! For heat.

Onion powder – It adds savory, umami flavor.

Canned green chiles – They make the bean dip nice and tangy.

Then, place the refried beans in a food processor with these ingredients: Store the refried beans in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to make the dip.

Make them with dried pinto beans, or use canned ones for an especially quick and easy process. If you’re short on time, cook the refried beans up to 3 days in advance. Instead, this dip’s creamy consistency comes from the beans themselves! Unlike many traditional or store-bought bean dips, this one isn’t made with cream cheese or sour cream. The flavor and texture of the refried beans are so important here because the beans are the star ingredient in this dip. Please, make the refried beans yourself instead of buying canned ones at the store! The homemade beans have a creamier texture and a deeper flavor, thanks to ingredients like onion, lime, and a DIY taco seasoning made from cumin, chili powder, and oregano.

This easy bean dip recipe starts with my homemade refried beans. It’s super simple to make, and with its creamy texture and bright flavor, it’s always a hit. If you’re looking for an easy appetizer to bring to a party or make for game day, you can’t go wrong with this bean dip recipe. The day we took this photo, Jack and I didn’t even bother to sit down.

This bean dip is just so zesty, so tangy, so creamy, and so delicious that we can never help devouring it in a single sitting. See that platter of bean dip up there? 5 minutes after we took this photo, the entire thing was gone.

Cold bean dip