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7 Layer Dip with Black Beans

Published: Dec 1, 2020

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A delicious 7 layer dip with black beans is made with the classic Mexican Flavors and served with tortilla chips. This easy, make a head bean dip will become your favorite appetizer for any kind of gathering.

More Appetizer Ideas- Crostini Dip, Crescent Samosa, Masala Smashed Potatoes and Cheese and Garlic Pull Apart Bread.

7 layer bean dip served in a glass tray garnished with jalapeno, tomato and coriander and served with tortilla chips and salsa

About this 7 layer dip

  • colorful & creamy dip with a taste of every layer in each bite
  • perfect appetizer for gamedays, tailgates, picnic or holidays
  • a great make ahead dish
  • loved by both kids and the adults

There are few variations to how this dip can be made. Here is how my family likes it.

The Seven layers in this dip are

  1. Beans
  2. Thick Salsa
  3. Homemade Guacamole
  4. Lettuce
  5. Sour Cream
  6. Shredded Mexican Cheese
  7. Jalapeno, chopped coriander leaves and diced tomato

Prepping the ingredients –

Beans – I used homemade beans, you can also use store bought refried beans.

cooked black beans sauteed with onion and cumin powder

Salsa – use thick chunky salsa, if not the dip will be watery. In addition to salsa, I have also added freshly made pico de gayo.

1 st pic - salsa, 2nd pic  and ingredients for pico de gayo and 3 rd pic- home made pico de gayo recipe

Guacamole – home made fresh guacamole adds so much flavor to the dip.

1 st pic - avocado, onion, tomato, cilantro and jalapeno. 2nd pic - guacamole recipe

Lettuce – Wash the lettuce and thinly shred it..

Mexican Cheese – I used a blend of Cheddar, Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese.

Sour Cream – used full fat sour cream.

shredded lettuce, grated cheese and sour cream

How to make the dip ( with step by step photo instructions)

I used 7 by 11 glass pan to make the dip.

Layer 1– Add the refried beans or homemade beans and spread evenly.

Layer 2- Add the guacamole and spread evenly.

Layer 3- Add the chunky salsa, pico de gayo and spread evenly.

Layer 4- Add the sour cream (you can spread it evenly or add small scoops of the sour cream all over)

Layer 5- Next goes in the shredded lettuce.( make sure you wash the lettuce and dry it well)

Layer 6– Shredded Mexican Cheese.

Layer 7- can be anything you like – we added some jalapeno, tomato and chopped cilantro.

Cover and refrigerate up to one day in advance.

step by step pics of how to make 7 layer dip

Serve the dip with some tortilla chips.

7 layer dip served with tortilla chips in a white plate

Expert Tips –

  • For fresh tasting 7 layer dip, use home made beans, pico de gayo and guacamole
  • Make the dip at least 2 -3 hours in advance, it tastes better when rested for couple of hours.
  • Use thick salsa, if the salsa is liquidly drain the salsa before using.
  • To cut the strong flavor of onion in guacamole and pico de gayo, soak the chopped onion in water and vinegar or water and lemon juice for few minutes. Wash and drain the onion.

FAQs

How far ahead can I make this dip?

You can make it up to one day in advance.

How long does 7 layer dip last in the fridge?

Tastes best when eaten with in 2-3 days.

What can I serve the dip with?

Best eaten with tortilla chips. You can also serve with fresh veggies, or add it to a tostada, burrito or quesadilla.

How can I make the dip quick and easy?

Use store bought refried beans, shredded cheese and guacamole and skip pico de gayo.

Few Main Course dishes which pair well with bean dip-

Vegetable Quesadilla

Instant Pot Spanish Rice with Salsa

Easy Mexican Rice

Instant Pot Puerto Rican Rice and Beans

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7 layer bean dip served in a glass tray garnished with jalapeno, tomato and coriander and served with tortilla chips and salsa

Easy 7 Layer Bean Dip

A delicious 7-layer dip made with the classic Mexican Flavors and served with tortilla chips.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Tex Mex
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Madhavi

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup thick salsa
  • 2 cups thinly shredded lettuce (washed and drained)
  • 1 ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese (I used a blend of Cheddar, Colby and Monterey Jack cheese)
  • 1 cup sour cream

Beans –

  • 2 cups cooked black beans cooked the beans in the instant pot
  • ⅓ cup finely diced onion
  • 1 tsp chopped jalapeno
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp oil
  • salt to taste

Pico De Gayo-

  • 3 plum tomato
  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • ½ jalapeno pepper ( seeds removed), finely diced
  • salt to taste
  • lime juice to taste

Guacamole –

  • 2 medium Avocado
  • 2 plum tomato
  • ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno pepper ( seeds removed), finely diced
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • salt to taste
  • lime juice to taste

Toppings –

  • sliced pickled jalapeno
  • olives i didn't use it
  • chopped tomato
  • chopped cilantro

Instructions

Beans –

  • To a pan, heat oil and add the onion and jalapeno. Cook for 3-4 minutes till onion turns soft. Add cumin powder, cooked black beans, salt and little water. Mash the beans and cook for 7-8 minutes till soft and mushy.

Pico De Gayo –

  • To a bowl add chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice and salt. Mix it well, taste and adjust the salt.

Guacamole –

  • To a bowl add avocado, chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, cumin powder and salt. Mix it well, taste and adjust the salt.

Assembling the 7 layer dip-

  • I used 7 by 11 glass pan to make the dip.
  • Layer 1– Add the refried beans or homemade beans and spread evenly.
  • Layer 2- Add the guacamole and spread evenly.
  • Layer 3- Add the chunky salsa, pico de gayo and spread evenly.
  • Layer 4- Add the sour cream (you can spread it evenly or add small scoops of the sour cream all over)
  • Layer 5- Finely chopped lettuce ( make sure you wash the lettuce and dry it well)
  • Layer 6– Add shredded Mexican Cheese.
  • Layer 7- can be anything you like – we added some jalapeno, tomato and chopped cilantro.
  • Cover and refrigerate up to one day in advance.
  • Serve the dip with some tortilla chips. You can also serve the dip with fresh veggies or add it to a tostada, burrito or quesadilla.

Notes

Make a big batch of the pico de gayo and use some of it to make guacamole. Just add the avocado, some of the pico de gayo and mix it well. 
Please take a moment to go over the tips and FAQs above the recipe card before making the recipe. 
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  1. Sujatha

    December 08, 2020 at 7:37 am

    5 stars
    Nice

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