By Becky Hardin
Updated Sep 5, 2025
This Fritos Mexican Layered Dip is all kinds of delicious! I love how it’s incredibly easy to prepare, featuring layers of cheese, refried beans, crumbled Fritos, and more. It’s the perfect snack for game day!
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Easy Mexican Layer Dip Recipe
Score a touchdown before kickoff this Game Day with this flavor-packed Mexican Layer Dip. With layers and layers of deliciousness, it’s loaded with all the Mexican flavors I love. You won’t believe how simple it is to prepare, yet it delivers BIG time on taste.
I’ve layered refried beans, salsa, and cheese, and topped them with crunchy Fritos for an appetizer that delivers creamy cheesy goodness in less than 10 minutes. You can’t beat that for a fun and delicious game day treat!
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- ▢ 16 oz. refried beans
- ▢ 9¼ oz. Original Fritos crushed, divided
- ▢ 11 oz. can corn drained
- ▢ 15.5 oz. Tostitos Queso Blanco
- ▢ 1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce diced, optional
- ▢ 2 cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
- ▢ 15.5 oz. Tostitos Chunky or Restaurant Style Salsa
- ▢ 9¼ oz. Fritos Scoops for serving
Instructions
- Layer the ingredients in this order, bottom-to-top, in a 9×13-inch dish: Beans, half the crushed Fritos, corn, Queso Blanco, lettuce (if using), cheese, salsa, remaining crushed Fritos. Refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 8 hours before serving. 16 oz. refried beans, 9¼ oz. Original Fritos, 11 oz. can corn, 15.5 oz. Tostitos Queso Blanco, 1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce, 2 cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese, 15.5 oz. Tostitos Chunky or Restaurant Style Salsa
- Serve with Fritos Scoops and top with more garnish, such as chopped scallions, tomatoes, and sliced olives.…enjoy! 9¼ oz. Fritos Scoops
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Fritos Layered Dip Step by Step
Prepare the dip : In a 9 x 13 dish, layer 16 oz. of refried beans, half of the crushed Fritos, an 11 oz. can of corn, 15.5 oz of queso blanco, 1 head of lettuce (if using), 2 cups cheese, 15.5 oz. of salsa, and top with the remaining crushed Fritos. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Serve: Serve with Fritos Scoops and top with chopped scallions, tomatoes, and sliced olives. Enjoy!
How to Store
I recommend refrigerating this bean dip for at least 30 minutes before serving. If covered, this dip can be made up to 24 hours in advance. If you want to add garnish such as cilantro and chopped tomatoes, add them just before serving.
Mexican Layer Dip will last for about 3 days in the fridge. Beyond 3 days, the cheese and toppings will start to lose texture. I would not recommend freezing this dip.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve the dip with your favorite brand of chips, but I’d recommend chips that have a solid dipping structure. Tortilla chips work great, and Fritos scoops are the perfect shape to dig out a bunch of yummy layers in one go! I like to serve this dip with a side of guacamole or salsa verde for even more flavor.
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Fritos Mexican Layer Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz. refried beans
- 9¼ oz. Original Fritos crushed, divided
- 11 oz. can corn drained
- 15.5 oz. Tostitos Queso Blanco
- 1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce diced, optional
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
- 15.5 oz. Tostitos Chunky or Restaurant Style Salsa
- 9¼ oz. Fritos Scoops for serving
Instructions
- Layer the ingredients in this order, bottom-to-top, in a 9x13-inch dish: Beans, half the crushed Fritos, corn, Queso Blanco, lettuce (if using), cheese, salsa, remaining crushed Fritos. Refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 8 hours before serving. 16 oz. refried beans, 9¼ oz. Original Fritos, 11 oz. can corn, 15.5 oz. Tostitos Queso Blanco, 1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce, 2 cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese, 15.5 oz. Tostitos Chunky or Restaurant Style Salsa
- Serve with Fritos Scoops and top with more garnish, such as chopped scallions, tomatoes, and sliced olives.…enjoy! 9¼ oz. Fritos Scoops
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!
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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.
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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.
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MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
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- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
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- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
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- Granulated Sugar
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FREEZER
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- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
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- Peanut Butter
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CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
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- Cumin
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- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
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- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
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OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
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- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
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- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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Stock Your Kitchen
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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
