Super Bowl Seven Layer Taco (Printable version)

Festive layered dip with beans, creamy avocado, salsa, cheese, and fresh veggies served chilled with crunchy chips.

# List of ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups refried beans (canned or homemade)
02 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

→ Creamy Layer

03 - 1½ cups sour cream
04 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened

→ Guacamole Layer

05 - 2 large ripe avocados
06 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
07 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Salsa Layer

08 - 1 cup chunky tomato salsa

→ Cheese Layer

09 - 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend

→ Vegetable Toppings

10 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
11 - ¾ cup diced tomatoes
12 - ¼ cup sliced black olives
13 - ¼ cup sliced green onions

→ For Serving

14 - 14 oz tortilla chips

# Directions:

01 - Combine refried beans with taco seasoning in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended. Spread evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass dish or large serving platter.
02 - Whip sour cream and softened cream cheese together in a separate bowl until smooth and uniform. Gently spread over the bean layer, covering completely.
03 - Mash avocados with lime juice and salt in a small bowl, maintaining a slightly chunky texture. Distribute evenly over the creamy layer.
04 - Carefully spoon chunky salsa over the guacamole layer, spreading to the edges without disturbing the layers beneath.
05 - Evenly distribute shredded cheddar cheese over the salsa layer, ensuring complete coverage.
06 - Layer shredded lettuce evenly, followed by diced tomatoes, black olives, and sliced green onions.
07 - Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold with tortilla chips for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It is the ultimate party dip that vanishes within minutes at any gathering
  • You can assemble it ahead of time and just pull it out when guests arrive
  • Every scoop gives you all seven layers in one perfect bite
02 -
  • Spread each layer all the way to the edges so every chip gets a bit of everything
  • Let the dip chill for the full hour or the layers will slide around when you serve it
  • The guacamole might brown slightly on top, but a fresh layer of sour cream or extra tomatoes hides it
03 -
  • Pat your diced tomatoes dry with paper towels before adding them to prevent watery dip
  • Use a clear glass dish so everyone can see those beautiful layers before they dig in

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