Seven layer dip is a delicious mexican appetizer to take to or serve at a party or get together. 
It goes with everthing, so you can serve it at tailgate parties, holidays, graduation partys, you name it!!

Seven Layer Dip 

Seven layer dip can be your dinner with all those layers of meat, beans, guacamole, cheese etc. 

Your basic 7 layer dip recipe usually includes a layer of refried beans, sour cream, 
green onion, grated cheese, olives, salsa, and guacamole or avocado. Go ahead and get wild 
with this recipeand see what you can come up with.

Here are some ideas to get you started with:
chopped cucumber 
chopped red bell peppers 
chopped pineapple 
canned or fresh salsa 
chopped jalapeno 
chopped jicama 
chopped cooked chicken 
and anything else you can think of.

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Seven Layer Dip Recipe 

2 cans of whole pinto beans (already cooked) or refried beans recipe 
2 1/2 cups of water 
3/4 cup vegetable oil 
2 to 2 1/2 tsp. sea salt or 1 1/2 tsp. regular salt 
2 cloves of garlic 
1lb. hamburger or Mexican Beef Recipe 
1 package of Taco seasoning 
1 pint of sour cream 
guacamole 
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese 
1 can whole kernel corn 
1 chopped tomato or your favorite salsa

Do steps 1 and 2 early in the day or the day before you plan to serve this dish so you can chill these ingredients:
1. Drain the cooked whole beans and pour into a 2 qt. sauce pan and add water, vegetable oil, salt and coarsely chopped garlic. 
Heat to boiling then reduce heat to low. Stir frequently while you simmer the beans for 45 minutes to an hour. 
If the beans get to a point where all they want to do is stick to the bottom of the pan, then it's time to mash them with the heat turned off. 
2. Cook the hamburger and taco seasoning according to the package instructions. 
Remember to chill the beans and beef.


Directions for homemade guacamole!
Guacamole Dip Recipe
4 Hass avocados 
2 home-grown or vine ripened tomatoes, sliced 
1 whole chile ortega (canned) 
1/8 cup finely chopped yellow onion 
salt to taste 
hot sauce to taste 

Combine the tomatoes, chile, and onion on a cutting board and chop until the ingredients are fine. 
Scoop out the avocadoes and place in a bowl and add the tomatoe mixture. 
Mash with a potato masher. Add salt and hot sauce to taste. 



Now how to assemble the dish for the seven layer dip!

If you are using tomato instead of salsa for a layer, chop it up now so it will be ready when it's time to put it all together.

Grate the cheese and set aside.

Open the can of corn and drain.

Now you are really ready to assemble your seven layer dip. You can use any glass dish you have on hand. 
Sometimes use a 10 inch pie plate, an 8 inch square or a couple of smaller glass dishes if I need to set out appetizers in several locations. 
Glass is nice so you can see the layers but not absolutely necessary.

Layer the beans first. Make the layer about 3/4 inch thick. 
Then place the beef on top. 
Next comes the sour cream. 
Use your fingers to help spread the sour cream over the meat. 

Add a nice layer of guacamole and then the corn. 
Sprinkle the cheese all over and top with the chopped tomato or salsa. 

Was that seven layers already? Chill 1/2 hour before serving.

This seven layer dip recipe is perfect served with tortilla chips. 
Now sit back and watch it disappear!