Seven Layer Dip Classic (Printable Version)

Rich layers of beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, and veggies create a fresh, colorful party dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 32 ounces canned refried beans (2 x 16-ounce cans)
02 - 3 tablespoons water

→ Guacamole Layer

03 - 1½ cups premade mild guacamole

→ Sour Cream Layer

04 - 2 cups sour cream
05 - 1 ounce packet mild taco seasoning

→ Salsa Layer

06 - 16 ounces chunky mild salsa, drained

→ Toppings

07 - 2 cups shredded lettuce
08 - 2 cups pre-shredded fiesta blend cheese
09 - 2.25 ounces sliced black olives, drained
10 - 1 cup chopped roma tomatoes
11 - ½ cup thinly sliced green onions

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, combine refried beans and water. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Using a silicone or offset spatula, evenly spread the bean mixture across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
03 - Gently spread the premade mild guacamole evenly over the refried beans.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk sour cream and taco seasoning packet until thoroughly blended.
05 - Evenly spread the seasoned sour cream mixture over the guacamole layer.
06 - Drain excess liquid from the chunky mild salsa using a mesh strainer, then spread salsa evenly over the sour cream layer.
07 - Sprinkle shredded fiesta blend cheese evenly over the salsa layer.
08 - Spread shredded lettuce uniformly over the cheese layer.
09 - Distribute the drained sliced black olives evenly on top of the lettuce layer.
10 - Sprinkle chopped roma tomatoes over the olives, gently patting to remove excess juice if necessary.
11 - Top with thinly sliced green onions. Cover tightly and refrigerate for one hour before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For best results, chill the assembled layers at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.