Easy 7 Layer Taco Dip Recipe (2024)

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7 Layer Taco Dip is a delicious appetizer, potluck food, or even a whole meal in its own. Great for any time of year and perfect for the whole family!

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7 Layer Taco Dip

Need the perfect appetizer for your next get-together? Everyone will enjoy this easy taco dip! It is easy to make and full of flavor. Serve alongside cracker or chips, or even enjoy it with a spoon or in a tortilla, it’s that good!

–Make your own flour tortillas, gluten free tortillas or corn tortillas!

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The genius part of this recipe is that 7 layer taco dip is that it is extremely easy to make and only takes about 5 minutes to throw together! We’ve always found this to be a party favorite, although it makes a simple meal at home too.

—Looking for more simple meals? Check out these Quick and Simple 3 Ingredient Recipes From Scratch!

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What You Need:

  • 1 can chili (Feel free to use homemade chili, about 1 1/2 cups, you could also use Easy Refried Beans)
  • 1 8-oz bar cream cheese
  • 2 roma tomatoes, diced finely
  • 3/4 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup olives, diced

How to Make 7 Layer Taco Dip

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In a small bowl or saucepan, heat the cream cheese and chili until you are able to mix it together without leaving lumps of the cream cheese. Add this mixture as the first/second combined layer on the bottom of your dish. Smooth it out to form an even layer.

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Add the layer of shredded lettuce.

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Add the layer of diced tomatoes.

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Smooth the sour cream over the tomatoes. The easiest way to do this is to drop small dollops of sour cream over your dish and carefully spread them so that they are in asemi-even layer.

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Sprinkle the cheese over the top. I used a white cheddar cheese on my 7 Layer Taco Dip but you can use any shredded cheese you have on hand. A nice sharp cheese works well but a pepper jack is also fun!

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Finally, add the sliced olives to the top.

You can enjoy this layered taco dip right away after you finish putting it together. You can also stick it in the oven at 350 and get give the cheese a nice melt. (Although if you do plan on warming up your taco dip, you might want to add the lettuce last after it’s heated to prevent that wilted lettuce taste.)

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Variations

  • Add a spicy chili or refried bean to give it a kick.
  • Use a different kind of cheese, such as pepper jack.
  • Add some Taco Seasoning to give it a little extra kick.
  • Add a layer of guacamole.
  • Add a layer of salsa.
  • Add shredded chicken to make it more of a meal.

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7 Layer Taco Dip

Quick and simple layer Mexican Dip recipe.

CourseMain Course, Side Dish

CuisineMexican

Keyword7 Layer Taco Dip

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 12 people

Calories 114 kcal

Creator Merissa

Ingredients

  • 1can chili
  • 1 8-ozcream cheese
  • 2roma tomatoesdiced
  • 3/4cupshredded lettuce
  • 1 1/2cupssour cream
  • 1cupshredded cheese
  • 1/4cupolivesdiced

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the chili and cream cheese and heat until they can be mixed together. Spread in an 8x8 baking dish for the first layer.

  2. Add the lettuce.

  3. Add the tomato.

  4. Add the sour cream in a layer.

  5. Add the shredded cheese.

  6. Add the olives.

  7. Serve anytime with your favorite tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

7 Layer Taco Dip

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 27mg9%

Sodium 262mg11%

Potassium 134mg4%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 0.3g1%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 373IU7%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 154mg15%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Easy 7 Layer Taco Dip Recipe (15)Merissa has been blogging about and living the simple life since 2009 and has internationally published 2 books on the topic. You can read about Merissa’s journey from penniless to freedom on the About Page. You can send her a message any time from theContact Page.

This 7 Layer Taco Dip originally appeared on Little House Living in September 2013. It has been updated as of September 2023.

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FAQs

What is 7 layer dip made of? ›

Layering 7-layer dip:

Our ideal dip starts with a layer of refried beans, followed by the sour cream mixture, guacamole, cheese, salsa, then toppings. That being said, if you accidentally layer some ingredients out-of-order, don't stress! It really won't affect the dip too much.

What is taco dip made of? ›

What is taco dip made of? The creamy base of taco dip is made with cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning. The topping can be any shredded cheese and fresh veggies that you want such as lettuce, tomatoes, olives, peppers, jalapenos, and scallions.

Why does my taco dip get watery? ›

Low-fat or fat-free sour cream can release water as it sits, making your taco dip watery. Try using full-fat sour cream instead. Not letting the dip chill long enough. The layers in the taco dip need time to set and meld together in the fridge.

What to make with leftover 7 layer dip? ›

What Can I Do With Leftover 7 Layer Dip?
  1. Top off a crunchy tostada – Add some cooked taco meat if you want or just spread this creamy dip on a tostada shell and eat up!
  2. Wrap it into a burrito – Using a flour shell, you have everything you need for a tasty bean burrito!
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What is crack dip made of? ›

Crack Dip is easy, cheesy and full of bacon-y goodness. Cream cheese, sour cream and mayo make the base oh-so-creamy and it's flavored with ranch dressing mix (I make homemade). Add in crumbled bacon (or bacon bits), cheddar and green onions.

Why is it called seven layer dip? ›

WHY IS IT CALLED 7 LAYER DIP? Mainly it is called this because it literally contains 7 different layers. This is an American appetizer based on ingredients typical of Tex-Mex food. The first widely published recipe called it Tex-Mex Dip.

How to thicken up taco dip? ›

Mayonnaise: Thickens up the sour cream while also keeping the dish creamy. If you like tang, use cream cheese instead! Taco seasoning: Adds a kick of flavor. You can use homemade or a store-bought taco blend.

How do you thicken homemade dip? ›

Use Flour and Water

Combine 2 tablespoons flour with every 1/4 cup cold water and whisk until smooth. Add the mixture to your sauce over medium heat, and continue to stir and cook until you've reached your desired consistency.

Can you freeze 7 layer dip? ›

We don't recommend freezing leftover dip. What can you do with leftover 7 layer dip? We're plenty happy to serve it over a warm bowl of rice or as filling for cheater tacos or quesadillas. Adding sour cream to the beans allows for smoother beans, which equals fewer broken chips!

How to turn dip into sauce? ›

Think 1:1 ratio of dip to liquid, then taste for seasoning, adjust salt and pepper, and then zhuzh in a direction you like—add some fresh lemon zest or lime juice, a dash of hot sauce, a sprinkle of freshly chopped herbs, and voila.

How to use up leftover taco dip? ›

There are endless ways to use your leftover taco dip! You can put it on nachos or tacos, add it to a quesadilla or sandwich, top off a baked potato… the list goes on! Once you've tried it as a chip dip, you'll want to find more ways to use it up. Taco dip is also great for feeding groups.

What is a seven layer cake made of? ›

The cake is made up of six thin layers of a yellow sponge cake stacked in between six thin layers of a rich chocolate buttercream, and then topped with the seventh layer of cake, which has been sliced and covered in caramel.

What dip contains? ›

Both dip and chewing tobacco contain nicotine, which is addictive. People who use smokeless tobacco and people who smoke have similar levels of nicotine in their blood. With smokeless tobacco, nicotine is absorbed through the mouth and gets into the blood. Then it goes to the brain.

What makes a dip a dip? ›

A dip is defined as a thick, creamy sauce that is used for dipping food into. Dips are usually made from a combination of fat, acid, and flavorings. The most common type of dip is a sour cream dip.

What is chip dip made of? ›

Ingredients for the best easy chip dip

Sour cream + mayonnaise – this gives the dip deliciously creamy. Lemon juice – helps to brighten the flavor. Garlic + onion powder – adds a wonderful savory flavor. To get a little fancier, use finely minced garlic clove and some minced chive.

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