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Plate of 7 Layer Mexican Bean Dip served with tortilla chips, showing cheesy layers with guacamole, sour cream, beans, and diced tomatoes.

7-Layer Mexican Bean Dip

A crowd-pleasing 7-layer Mexican bean dip: refried beans, taco-seasoned sour cream, sharp cheddar, guacamole, tomatoes, and onions, baked until melted and bubbly. Always the first thing to go at a party, and easy enough for kids to help make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 package taco seasoning or about 2 tbsp homemade
  • 2 14.5 oz cans refried beans
  • 16 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 cups guacamole
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • tortilla chips for serving

Equipment

  • 13x9 glass casserole dish

Method
 

  1. Mix the sour cream and taco seasoning together in a bowl.
  2. In a 13x9 glass casserole dish, layer in order: the refried beans, the sour cream mixture, 8 oz of the shredded cheddar, the guacamole, the diced tomatoes, the chopped onions, and the remaining 8 oz of cheddar on top.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Not limited to 7 layers: add cilantro lime salsa, green onions, cilantro, or olives.
  • Homemade taco seasoning has less salt and no preservatives.