Use hot salsa or mix salsa with some hot sauce. MORE SPICY: Add a can of diced green chiles or chili powder to the bean layer. LESS SPICY: Use regular refried beans, instead of spicy. TACO FLAVOR: Mix in a packet of taco seasoning with the sour cream. Tomatoes: We prefer Roma tomatoes or plum tomatoes or other medium sized tomatoes for this 7 layer dip recipe. You can of course also use your favorite store-bought brand of salsa or fresh pico de gallo. Salsa: Use your favorite kind of salsa, such as chunky salsa, homemade pico de gallo, homemade salsa verde, or restaurant style salsa. Pre-grated cheese has preservatives and additives that make the cheese taste not quite as good. Sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey jack and pepper jack are a great combination. Sour Cream: Use regular cool sour cream, try our cilantro lime sour cream or one of 3 ways to make dairy free sour cream for this easy dip.Ĭheese: Grate the cheese yourself. Guacamole: You can use your favorite store-bought guacamole for this great dip or prepare homemade guacamole, in case you have the time. You’ll also want to add a little water to the refried black beans to thin them out a bit, as creamy refried beans are more spreadable. Refried Beans: Use full fat refried beans, if possible. 1 can sliced black olives or green olives (½-1 cup)įresh cilantro, sliced green onions, a squeeze of fresh lime juice.4 oz grated Mexican cheese blend (about 1 cup).16 oz can of refried beans (spicy or mild).Just keep in mind once dipped into it that exposed area of avocado can start to brown.Ĭover dish tightly with plastic wrap when storing. Sprinkle with cheese, black olives, top with tomatoes and green onions.ħ layer dip should keep well for 3 days in the fridge.Spread into an even layer over the bean layer in baking dish Mix in cilantro and season with remaining 1/4 tsp garlic powder and salt to taste. Make easy guacamole, spread over bean layer: Mash avocado with lime juice.Spread into dish: Spread mixture into an even layer in 7 by 11-inch baking dish.Mix and season bean and tomato layer: In a medium mixing bowl stir together refried beans, canned tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, 1/4 tsp garlic powder and season with salt and pepper to taste (about 1/2 tsp salt/ 1/4 tsp pepper).Watch the GIF to see how easy it is to make… Roma tomatoes – diced grape tomatoes will work great here too.Black olives – you can use the pre-sliced black olives I just prefer the texture of the freshly sliced.Shredded cheddar cheese – you can use freshly shredded or pre-shredded cheese in this recipe.Sour cream – you’ll love the creamy texture and rich flavor this adds to the dip.Cilantro and green onions – these adds a nice pop of color and flavor.Lime – this adds a bright, tart flavor to the guacamole layer.Also avoid those with blemishes and bruises. Wondering how to pick avocados? Look for those with a dark shade, that aren’t squishy but have some give when gently pressed.
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