Seven-Layer Taco Dip

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This taco dip is always a big hit at parties and family get-togethers. People gather around the platter until it's gone!

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A glass baking dish with seven layer taco dip, topped with shredded cheese and sliced black olives
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
56

This taco dip recipe features seven layers of deliciousness. 

Taco Dip Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this top-rated seven-layer taco dip recipe: 

  • Canned vegetables: The recipe starts with a can of refried beans and ends with canned sliced black olives. 
  • Seasoning: Use store-bought taco seasoning mix or make your own at home.
  • Sour cream and cream cheese: A mixture of sour cream and cream cheese is the rich, smooth, and creamy second layer. 
  • Salsa: You’ll need a 16-ounce jar of your favorite salsa. 
  • Fresh produce: From the produce aisle, you’ll need a tomato, a green bell pepper, green onions, and iceberg lettuce. 
  • Cheese: Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese on top of the taco dip.

How to Make Taco Dip

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make layered taco dip: 

  1. Blend the beans with the seasoning mix, then spread it onto a serving platter. 
  2. Mix the cream cheese and sour cream, then spread it over the beans. 
  3. Top with salsa and fresh produce, then sprinkle with cheese and garnish with olives. 

What to Serve With Taco Dip

This layered taco dip is best served with tortilla chips. If you want to go the extra mile, make your own tortilla chips at home. It also pairs well with crackers, pita chips, or fresh veggies (such as carrots and celery). 

Can You Make Taco Dip Ahead of Time? 

Sure! Since this seven-layer taco dip is served cold, you can definitely make it a day or so in advance. Store it in an airtight container (or covered tightly with storage wrap) in the refrigerator for up to four days. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“This is probably my favorite nacho/taco dip I've ever made,” raves Mochi PJAMas. “It was really easy and made a HUGE amount, perfect for a big family snack or a party. The addition of the taco seasoning to the refried beans gave a tasty kick.”

“This was really good,” says Lisa Brown. “I don't have a large serving platter, so I used 13x9-inch baking dish. I was concerned there wouldn't be enough beans to cover the bottom, so I added a little bit of salsa and it worked out perfectly.”

“I always get rave reviews for this one,” according to MaLizGa. “It's so easy to assemble and such a crowd pleaser!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 56 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa

  • 1 large tomato, chopped

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 bunch chopped green onions

  • 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make seven layer taco dip

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  2. Blend refried beans and taco seasoning in a medium bowl; spread mixture onto a large serving platter.

    A glass dish with a layer of seasoned refried beans

    Allrecipes/Julia Hartbeck

  3. Mix sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl; spread over refried beans.

    A glass baking dish with sour cream and cream cheese mixture layered on top of refried beans

    Allrecipes/Julia Hartbeck

  4. Top with salsa. Layer tomato, bell pepper, green onions, and lettuce over top.

    A glass baking dish layered with refried beans, sour cream-cream cheese mixture, salsa, lettuce, tomato, and bell pepper

    Allrecipes/Julia Hartbeck

  5. Sprinkle over Cheddar cheese and garnish with black olives.

    A glass baking dish with seven layer taco dip, topped with shredded cheese and sliced black olives

    Allrecipes/Julia Hartbeck

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

66 Calories
5g Fat
4g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 56
Calories 66
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 178mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 96mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.