I love it when my partner brings her yummy 7-Layer Bean Dip to our home league matches. I swear, I could eat the whole thing by myself!
This easy-to-make 7-Layer Bean Dip has layers of flavored refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, olives, and green onion… perfect to nosh on during and after a league match!
The secret to this bean dip is flavored refried beans. Canned refried beans are bland and boring, so these are seasoned with a little cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder, though you could also use pre-packaged taco seasoning. (See the notes section in the recipe for the amount).
Since it is served cold, you can make it the night before your match.
Easy 7-Layer Bean Dip
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cans refried beans black or pinto
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 avocados peeled and seeded
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 8 oz sour cream
- 3/4 cup your favorite salsa
- 1-1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese cheddar and Monterey jack
- 6 oz black olives sliced
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 roma tomato diced (optional garnish)
- tortilla chips
Instructions
DIRECTIONS
- Add the refried beans to a mixing bowl. Season with chili powder, cumin and garlic powder (or 2 tbsp. of your favorite packaged taco seasoning). Taste and add more seasoning if desired.
- Spread beans into a single layer on a large serving plate or in a 9"x13'' pan.
- Add the avocados and lime juice to a bowl and mash well with a fork. Dollop spoonfuls of the mixture evenly over the beans, and then gently spread into an even layer.
- Dollop spoonfuls of the sour cream evenly over the avocados, and then gently spread into an even layer.
- Dollop small spoonfuls of salsa all over the top of the sour cream layer, and then gently spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle with the cheese, followed by the olives and green onion. You could also add a diced tomato for a colorful garnish (optional).
- Refrigerate until ready to serve (this can be made a day in advance). Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
NOTE: Instead of the chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder for the beans, you can use 2 tbsp. of your favorite packaged taco seasoning.
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