This 7-layer taco dip is the perfect no-bake party appetizer! With layers of refried beans, seasoned sour cream, lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, avocado and black olives — you’ll love this served with tortilla chips.
The BEST 7 Layer Taco Dip
Get dipping, friends! We all love bringing a good taco dip as a dish to pass, and today we’re sharing our 7-layer taco dip recipe. We’re talking a seasoned sour cream and refried beans layer that is then topped with alllllll the fixings. 7 layers, of course!
And looking for other Mexican-inspired appetizers to serve alongside this 7-layer dip? Try our cotija queso dip or our cheesy bean dip — or heck, just go right to our dip recipe page and browse them all.
why you’ll love it!
Quick appetizer: this recipe comes together in 20 minutes flat!
No bake: all you need is a mixing bowl and a serving dish to make this amazing 7 layer taco dip recipe. No baking or stove top required!
Easily customizable: don’t have every ingredient on hand? Have no fear! We’re making some easy ingredient swap recommendations below.
Featured Ingredients
Can’t have 7-layer dip without 7 layers! Here’s what you need:
- Seasoned sour cream: for the seasoned sour cream, you’ll need taco seasoning and sour cream — easy as that! We’re using the Fit Foodie Finds Homemade Taco Seasoning but a store bought taco packet will work, too.
- Diced avocado: we’re dicing a whopping 2 avocados and tossing them in fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt to keep them green and bright.
- Refried beans: you’ll need one can.
- Shredded iceberg lettuce: feel free to buy pre-shredded or shred your own.
- Shredded cheddar cheese: love a spicier cheese — go for shredded pepper jack or a taco blend.
- Pico de gallo: any variety will work.
- Sliced black olives: a can of already sliced olives is the way to go.
How to Make 7 Layer Taco Dip
Prepare seasoned sour cream
Add the taco seasoning and sour cream to a small bowl and mix to combine.
Prepare avocado layer
Add the avocado, lime juice, and salt to another small bowl, and mix to combine.
Spread bean & sour cream layers
In a 9×9-inch baking dish spread the refried beans across the bottom. Spread the sour cream mixture on top of the beans.
Layer remaining ingredients
Next, layer the lettuce, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, and black olives.
Serve & Enjoy!
Serve with tortilla chips, and enjoy!
Top Tips for Perfect 7 Layer Taco Dip
- This is a great mix-and-match recipe. Cheddar cheese can be subbed out for pepper jack, Monterey jack, or your favorite taco cheese.
- Ingredient additions are never a bad idea. Jalapeños, cilantro, bell peppers, and corn could all be added in or used to sub out something you don’t like. End up with more than 7 layers? No problem!
- We would recommend making this immediately before serving. But it can be made up to 1 day in advance if you’re in a time crunch. If that is the case, consider using shredded romaine lettuce as shredded iceberg will wilt faster.
Storage
Transfer this 7 layer taco dip into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 days, although this dip is best prepared and served in the same day.
7 Layer Taco Dip
Ingredients
- ¼ cup taco seasoning
- 16 oz. sour cream
- 2 large avocados diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 16 oz. canned refried beans
- 4 oz. shredded iceberg lettuce ~2.5 cups
- 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
- 16 oz. pico de gallo
- 4 oz. sliced black olives
Instructions
- Add the taco seasoning and sour cream to a small bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
- Add the avocado, lime juice, and salt to a small bowl. Mix to combine. Set aside.
- In a 9×9-inch baking dish spread the refried beans across the bottom. Spread the sour cream mixture on top of the beans.
- Next, layer the lettuce, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, and black olives.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Tips & Notes
- This is a great mix-and-match recipe. Cheddar can be subbed out for pepper jack, Monterey jack, or your favorite taco cheese.
- Jalapeños, cilantro, bell peppers, and corn could all be added in or used to sub out something you don’t like.
- We would recommend making this immediately before serving. But it can be made up to 1 day in advance. If that is the case, consider using shredded romaine lettuce.
