Seven-Layer Taco Dip Recipe

I drastically reduced the fat and calories by substituting fat-free sour cream, fat-free cream cheese, and reduced fat cheddar. Brought it to a party and NO ONE noticed the change, because all the other flavors made up for it. The dip was scarfed up, and I got requests for the recipe.

I make a recipe very similar to this. I do not use lettuce (as it tends to wilt as it sits out) and I don't use green pepper. Even though I love green pepper, I don't feel it belongs in this recipe (just my opinion). I make homemade guacamole and put that layer on top of the sour cream/cream cheese layer. I found a good guac recipe on this site (LuvAnn's Guacamole) that I use. They always "lick the platter clean" every single time. I've NEVER had leftovers. I serve with Tostitos Scoops as they grab the dip more! Oh and this doesnt' totally spread to fit in a 13x9 pan (mostly the beans don't) so I bought a clear pyrex dish a slightly smaller size. This dish has pretty much become my 7-layer dip dish because it's requested so much at every party! This is an awesome crowd pleaser.

Just wonderful! I actually used a hybrid of user advice here and ended up with this layer combination (from bottom up): Layer 1-refried beans Layer 2-Cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning Layer 3-Guacamole Layer 4-Tomatoes, green peppers, green onions, and lettuce Layer 5-Salsa Layer 6-Shredded Cheddar cheese Layer 7-Black beans I really liked this combination of ingredients and didn't find the lettuce or any of the other vegetables to be bothersome. I didn't know whether I would prefer this dish hot or cold, so I served it warm the first night, and we had the leftovers cold. I love it either way, and plan to make it again, both for my own family and for get-togethers, for which it is perfect in terms of size.

Great recipe, thank you. One word of advice on the container you put it in, an 11 x 7 is no where near large enough. I ended up leaving out the lettuce, not that any one cared! I will use my 9 x 13 next time, I think that will be the perfect size. Thanks again.

Even my dog seemed curious.

I’ve been making this crowd-pleaser since 1976. TIP: Chop—don’t shred—the lettuce, and leave out the bell pepper unless you “must.” It offsets the flavor.

I made my own refried beans and taco seasoning. I put the beans, sour cream and cream cheese mixture, salsa and cheddar in the oven to get the cheese hot and melted. Then I put the fresh veggies on top to serve. I used olives, tomatoes and lettuce. Really good!

If you put the cutup tomato on the lettuce it won't get lost in the salsa. Looks pretty too.

I've been wanting to make this for a while, finally had all the right ingredients at the right time. A couple of notes; like others have already suggested, I put some taco seasoning in both the beans and the cream cheese/sour cream blend. I bulked up my chunky salsa with 1/2 cup each of corn, black beans and diced red pepper. Finally, I rearranged the layers--beans, cream cheese/sour cream blend, salsa (veggies of your choice; if not a green pepper fan, maybe green chilis and/or jalapenos would be better here), shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomato, black olives, green onions on top!

I left out the cream cheese and stirred the taco seasoning into the sour cream. I used more cheese to make a solid layer on top of the vegetables. 6 oz of black olives would have been way too much. A two-ounce can would be about right if you want to garnish across the top of the cheese.

I put the taco seasoning in with the sour cream & cream cheese. Also instead of green pepper I use a jalapeño or Serrano pepper.

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Yeah...good stuff.

My neighbor turned me on to this quick dump & go dip omitting the lettuce, green bell pepper & cream cheese. It is still large & delicious. Here's my quick dump& go dip: ReFried Beans, Sour Cream, Avacados, 2 Cans Diced Tomatoes w Green Chilis, Diced Scallions, Shredded Cheese, Diced Olives, Simple. I have brought to parties & have also made for my home for quick snack. I wouldn't keep more than 3 days in my fridge

My mom used to make it by mixing the beans, cream cheese and taco seasoning and then served the sour cream on the side (because my dad didn't like it). Also she served it on a pizza pan

The Best!

I made it in the morning for am evening party so that it was nice and cool. Got scooper chips to make it easier to dip!

I used jalapeño refried beans. Added taco seasoning to cream cheese & sour cream. Definitely thick salsa. TRICK, pat dry fresh cut tomatoes with paper towels eliminating big juice. Top rest your favorites. Definitely chop lettuce, not shred, less mess as a previous review stated. I had no juicy dip. Even a couple days later.

This is my favorite of all the seven layer dips & the one I always make! Everyone loves it!

Added layers of taco beef, guacamole, nacho-style jalapenos and cilantro, used only 1 tsp of taco seasoning in the refried beans and used low fat sour cream and cream cheese, which didn't alter the flavor at all. Great recipe - thanks!