Description
Mexican-inspired 7 layer dip cups deliver a compact flavor explosion of creamy refried beans, zesty salsa, tangy sour cream, and fresh toppings. Guests can enjoy individual portions with bold southwestern flair, perfect for parties or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Layer Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounces/454 grams) can refried beans
- 1 ½ cups guacamole (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
Cheese and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Seasoning and Salsa Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup chunky salsa or pico de gallo (drained slightly)
Additional Serving Item:
- Tortilla chips, for serving
- 8–10 small clear plastic cups (8 ounces/237 milliliters size)
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoned beans by vigorously stirring taco seasoning into refried beans until thoroughly integrated, creating a flavorful base for the layered appetizer.
- Select clear serving cups and establish a solid foundation by carefully spreading a uniform layer of the spiced bean mixture along the bottom of each container.
- Craft a smooth, creamy guacamole layer directly atop the seasoned beans, ensuring even distribution across the entire surface of the cup.
- Delicately spread a rich, velvety sour cream layer over the guacamole, maintaining a consistent thickness throughout each individual serving.
- Gently spoon fresh salsa across the sour cream, allowing the vibrant colors and textures to create an appealing visual dimension.
- Generously sprinkle a cascade of shredded cheese, covering the salsa layer completely and adding a tantalizing dairy-rich element.
- Enhance the visual and flavor profile by scattering finely chopped black olives across the cheese layer, providing a contrasting dark accent.
- Finish the dip cups with a garnish of freshly sliced green onions, adding a crisp, sharp note that complements the layered ingredients.
- Chill the assembled dip cups for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop before serving with tortilla chips or crackers.
Notes
- Choose soft, creamy avocados for the smoothest guacamole base that spreads easily in the cup.
- Drain salsa thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the layers soggy and compromising the dip’s structural integrity.
- Prepare ingredients in advance and chill the cups for at least an hour to let flavors meld and enhance the overall taste profile.
- Customize the layers for dietary needs by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, or swap cheese with a vegan alternative for plant-based guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg