Classic 7-Layer Dip

A classic dip with layers of refried beans, salsa, shredded cheese, and olives freshened up with fresh lime juice and homemade guacamole.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 54 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• salt
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans (traditional variety)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus
• 3 avocados, halved, pitted, flesh spooned out
• 1 cup salsa (drain to equal 1 cup if salsa is especially runny)
• 1 cup grated pepper Jack cheese
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.75 cup sliced canned black olives, drained
• 0.5 cup thin sliced scallion greens, green part only

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spread bean mixture, then guacamole, then sour cream mixture, and finally salsa over the bottom of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or similar size pan. Sprinkle with olives, then cheese. (Dip can be covered and refrigerated up to 2 days) To serve, sprinkle with green onions.

Step 2

Mix beans, chiles, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. In a second small bowl, mash avocados with a fork; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to make guacamole. In a third small bowl, mix sour cream and mayonnaise.