By Becky Hardin
Updated Aug 25, 2025
For me, no party is complete without a big platter of 7-Layer Bean Dip made with refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, olives, and green onions! Just thinking about all the delicious, mouth-watering ingredients in one easy no-bake dish makes me drool. I can’t wait to dive in with my tortilla chips! It’s the ultimate party and game-day food.
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Easy Seven Layer Dip
I love how this 7 Layer Dip uses pantry staples like refried beans, diced green chilis, and sliced olives that are seasoned and layered with salsa, ripe avocados, cheese, and other yummy Mexican ingredients to make this flavorful cold party dip. For me, it’s such a game-changer when I can easily pull this dip together without having to pick up too many items at the grocery store.
Tips for Beginners
- Diced green chiles . Milder than jalapeños, these add a slight kick to the refried beans. If you’re not a fan of spice, you can reduce the amount or substitute it with diced green bell pepper.
- Make it thicker. For a thicker sour cream layer, swap half of the sour cream for brick-style cream cheese.
- Add beef for a taco dip. Add cooked ground beef between the bean and sour cream layers for 7-layer taco dip.
- Add even more flavor. Add a tablespoon of ranch seasoning to the sour cream layer.
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- ▢ 16 oz. refried beans store-bought or homemade (1 can)
- ▢ 4 oz. diced green chiles (1 small can)
- ▢ 1 cup sour cream
- ▢ 2 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
- ▢ 2 avocados
- ▢ 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- ▢ ½ jalapeño pepper diced (optional)
- ▢ ½ lime juiced
- ▢ ½ tsp kosher salt
- ▢ 1 cup salsa use store-bought, homemade, diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- ▢ 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- ▢ 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- ▢ 4 oz. sliced black olives drained (1 small can), green or kalamata also work
- ▢ 2 green onions sliced, or use chives
- ▢ tortilla chips optional, for serving
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Instructions
- Mix the refried beans and green chilis together in a large bowl. Spread the mixture out evenly in the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking dish. 16 oz. refried beans, 4 oz. diced green chiles
- In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream and taco seasoning together. Spread it out over the bean layer. 1 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados. Stir in the cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Spread over the sour cream. 2 avocados, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, ½ jalapeño pepper, ½ lime, ½ tsp kosher salt
- Spread out the salsa, then romaine, cheese, olives, and green onions. Cover and chill until ready to serve. 1 cup salsa, 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce, 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese, 4 oz. sliced black olives, 2 green onions, tortilla chips
Equipment
- 9×9-inch Baking Pan
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make 7 Layer Taco Dip Step by Step
Prepare the refried beans : Mix 16 oz. refried beans and 4 oz. green chilis together in a large bowl. Spread the mixture out evenly in the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking dish.
Prepare the sour cream: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup sour cream and 2 tbsp taco seasoning together. Spread it out over the bean layer.
Make the guacamole : In a large bowl, mash 2 avocados. Stir in 2 tbsp cilantro, ½ jalapeno, juice from half a lime, and ½ tsp salt. Spread over the sour cream mixture.
Layer the dip : Spread 1 cup salsa, 1 cup romaine, 1 cup cheese, 4 oz. olives, and 2 green onions. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Serve and enjoy: Serve cold with tortilla chips and enjoy.
How to Store
If you’d like to make this dip ahead of time, the guacamole layer may begin to brown if assembled too far in advance. I recommend assembling the bean and sour cream layers ahead and waiting to add the remaining layers until just before serving for the most visually appealing dip. Cover tightly with plastic wrap to preserve freshness.
Store leftover 7 layer dip tightly covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The dip may get a bit watery as it sits, but you can drain off any excess liquid before serving. Note that the guacamole layer may also begin to brown as it sits, but it is still perfectly safe to eat!
I do not recommend freezing this dip, as guacamole does not freeze well and the sour cream will begin to separate if frozen.
What to Serve with 7 Layer Mexican Dip
All you need to enjoy this 7 Layer Dip is a bag of your favorite tortilla chips. Make sure they are the perfect thickness to be crunchy and still hold all that yummy bean dip without falling apart.
To round out our snack offering, I’ll often serve baked chicken wings along with baked mozzarella sticks . Or, I’ll throw together this effortless air fried zucchini for a healthier snacking option.
more layered dips to try
7 Layer Greek Dip Recipe
7 Layer Dip Cups
7 Layer Salad
Layered Bean Dip Recipe (Guacamole Bean Dip)
7 Layer Dip Recipe
Equipment
- 9x9-inch Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 16 oz. refried beans store-bought or homemade (1 can)
- 4 oz. diced green chiles (1 small can)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 2 avocados
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ jalapeño pepper diced (optional)
- ½ lime juiced
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup salsa use store-bought, homemade, diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 4 oz. sliced black olives drained (1 small can), green or kalamata also work
- 2 green onions sliced, or use chives
- tortilla chips optional, for serving
Instructions
- Mix the refried beans and green chilis together in a large bowl. Spread the mixture out evenly in the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish. 16 oz. refried beans, 4 oz. diced green chiles
- In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream and taco seasoning together. Spread it out over the bean layer. 1 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados. Stir in the cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Spread over the sour cream. 2 avocados, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, ½ jalapeño pepper, ½ lime, ½ tsp kosher salt
- Spread out the salsa, then romaine, cheese, olives, and green onions. Cover and chill until ready to serve. 1 cup salsa, 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce, 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese, 4 oz. sliced black olives, 2 green onions, tortilla chips
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
