Individual Seven-Layer Dips
This Individual Seven-Layer Dip is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing appetizer! Perfectly portioned layers of beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, and fresh toppings make every bite a flavor fiesta.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce can refried beans
- 1 1-ounce package taco seasoning
- 1 cup guacamole store-bought or homemade
- 1 8-ounce container sour cream
- 1 cup chunky salsa or pico de gallo store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1/2 bunch green onions sliced
- 1 2.25-ounce can sliced olives drained
- 8 9-ounce plastic tumblers
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Start by mixing the refried beans with the taco seasoning in a mixing bowl. Stir until well combined, and set aside.
- Take the plastic tumblers and begin layering the ingredients. Start with about 2 tablespoons of the seasoned refried beans at the bottom of each cup.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of guacamole over the beans.
- Add a layer of sour cream on top of the guacamole, using approximately 2 tablespoons per cup.
- Layer in about 2 tablespoons of chunky salsa or pico de gallo next.
- Top each cup with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese.
- Finally, add diced Roma tomatoes, sliced green onions, and sliced olives as the finishing touches.
- Cover the cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crispy tortilla chips.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon or Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring Cups
- Plastic tumblers
Notes
- Use thicker salsa or pico de gallo to avoid soggy dips.
- Chill the dips for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Stick to recommended portion sizes to make scooping with chips easy.
- Use fresh, sturdy tortilla chips for the best dipping experience.
- Customize toppings with jalapeños, cilantro, or bell peppers for added flavor.