Name: 7-Layer Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 can refried beans (15 to 16 ounces) or 2 cups homemade refried beans*; 1 ¼ cups mild red salsa, divided; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 medium ripe avocados; 2 tablespoons lime juice (from about 1 lime); 1 medium jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed and finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons); Fine salt, to taste; 1 cup sour cream; 6 ounces freshly grated Cheddar cheese (about 1 ½ cups); ⅓ cup drained pickled jalapeño peppers, roughly chopped, or 1 small can (2.25 ounces dry weight) drained sliced black olives; ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions (about 2 to 3); ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves; Tortilla chips, for serving

7-Layer Dip

Make the ultimate 7-layer dip! This notoriously creamy, cheesy dip tastes fresh and irresistible when you follow these simple steps. Store-bought ingredients yield great results. The recipe yields about 12 servings (about 6 to 7 cups of dip total).

20 min total 20 min prep 12 181 cal

Instructions

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1 In a bowl, stir together the refried beans, ¼ cup salsa, and cumin. Spread the mixture across the base of an 8-inch square baking dish.
2 In another bowl, use a large fork to mash the avocado. Add the lime juice, half of the chopped jalapeño, and ¼ teaspoon salt, then stir until combined. Spread the mixture evenly on top of the beans.
3 In another bowl, stir together the sour cream and the remaining jalapeño. Season it with a pinch or two of salt, to taste. Spread the sour cream over the beans.
4 Pour the remaining salsa into a mesh colander over the sink to release the excess moisture. Spread the salsa over the mixture.
5 Sprinkle the cheese all over, followed by the drained jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.