Best 7 Layer Dip

Nobody says no to 7 Layer Dip, right? I mean, how could you?? Spicy bean dip on the bottom, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, and cheese, you just can’t beat it. I have a few tips to take your 7 layer dip to the next level.

Recipe by The Food Charlatan on May 1, 2024

Prep time: PT20M

Total time: PT20M

Rating

4.75 stars (4 reviews)

Keywords

bean dip, seven layer

Ingredients

2 9-ounce cans Frito brand bean dip
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup homemade taco seasoning (or 1 taco packet)
1 cup guacamole
4-5 roma tomatoes (chopped**)
1/2 cup green onions (chopped***)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives, drained
chopped cilantro (add to taste (optional))
sliced limes (to garnish, optional)

Cuisine

American

Steps

Use a square 8x8 or 9x9 inch pan (preferably a glass pan because it's prettier. Don't use a trifle bowl or something deep, because then people won't be able to dip down deep enough to get all the layers, and that's just tragic).
Add the 2 cans of bean dip straight into the pan. Stir it together so it's smooth, then spread on the bottom.
In a medium bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, and 1/4 cup homemade taco seasoning (or 1 packet taco seasoning). How much taco seasoning you want to add is completely up to you, give it a taste and add more if you like!
Layer the sour cream mixture over the bean dip. 
Add the guacamole and spread over the top.
Chop a few tomatoes and sprinkle those on next. You can add as many as you like. 
Chop the green onions and sprinkle them on top. You can use either the white part of the onion or the green part; green will be milder.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
Sprinkle with the black olives.
Garnish the top with additional tomatoes, pico de gallo, and cilantro. Another optional layer you could add would be a small can of chopped green chiles (drained). (I would add those before the cheese layer.)
Serve with tortilla chips and limes to squeeze over individual servings. Store covered in the fridge.
If you want to make this ahead of time, layer the bean dip, sour cream mixture, and guacamole in the pan. Squeeze lime juice on top so your avocados don't brown. You can cover that and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours, then add the veggies and toppings last minute.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 219 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 24 mg
Sodium: 699 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g

Reviews

LG on 2026-05-23 (5 stars):
Good and easy!
Anne Marie H on 2025-06-29 (5 stars):
Let me admit up-front, I'm a Cilantro nut! It is literally one of the layers in my 7 layer dip & the way I accomplish it is kinda fun cuz putting the leaves in place is sorta like poking the Poppin' Fresh Dough Boy's belly with your index finger, let me explain. After the 1st bean dip layer, I spread my guac but NOT to the edges, just almost to the edge & then I completely hide the guac under the sour cream layer (which, by the way, keeps the guac from browning in the air). Next is my Cilantro layer...and the sour cream is so helpful because the leaves readily stick right to it. I cover the entire surface of the sour cream layer with Cilantro leaves. Granted there's Cilantro in the pico or salsa, but remember I'm a Cilantro nut, so there's no such thing as too much Cilantro! P.S. Don't blame me if the Pillsbury Poppin' Fresh Dough Boy's giggle turns into an earworm as you're placing the leaves on the sour cream, lol!