7 Layer Dip Cups
These 7 Layer Dip Cups are loaded with delicious flavors and textures that make them the perfect party dip! Plus they’re super easy to make and the single-serving option makes them great for gatherings!!
Dive into another delicious dip recipe such as my Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip or French Onion Dip!
Easy Party Serving While Still Being Delicious!
7 Layer Dip Cups are easy-to-make and even easier to serve at parties! This grab-and-go appetizer is a great way to skip out on the messiness of serving while still providing your guests with a delicious dip they won’t forget!
With just 20 minutes of your time, these dip cups take up minimal time to make yet pack a punch of fresh flavor! Simply set the cups out with corn or tortilla chips and your job is done!
These are great for parties, cookouts, and even a great contribution to a gathering if you’re not the one hosting this time!
Rebecca’s Recipe Review
Taste: Savory, fresh flavor combined with a pop of zesty taste and earthy flavor.
Texture: A satisfying texture that combines creamy with chunky, crunchy with soft, and crisp tortilla chips.
Ease: 3/10
Pros: Single-serve party cups, easy party prep.
Cons: The layering takes time.
Would I Make This Again? Yes!
Ingredients For 7 Layer Dip
Since the ingredients for this dip are store-bought, your biggest job when making this recipe is simply assembling it! Here’s a closer look at each delicious layer:
- Refried Beans – The base layer! Canned refried beans don’t require cooking before using since they’re already cooked, such a great time saver!
- Chunky Salsa – Must be drained before using in this recipe so the dip doesn’t become a soupy mess!
- Guacamole – Guacamole tends to eventually turn brown when exposed to air, so it’s best tucked in between layers! This is great to keep in mind if you decide to switch up the layers in this dip! Feel free to use store-bought or make Homemade Guacamole.
- Seasoned Creamy Layer – This is made with cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning!
- Shredded Cheese – I love using shredded Mexican cheese but feel free to use your favorite shredded cheese!
- Diced Roma tomatoes – Add wonderful, fresh flavor to this dip!
- Toppings – Sliced green onion and black olives!
Tasty Variation Ideas
- Switch Up The Layers! Feel free to add or subtract any ingredients that you’d like! For ideas try using taco meat, Rotel, or even pico de Gallo. The possibilities are endless!
- Spice This Dip Up! Grab a spicier taco seasoning, salsa, or add in chopped-up jalapeno peppers!
- Make A Layer Or Two Homemade! Have a homemade guacamole or salsa recipe that you love? Then use it in this 7 Layer Dip recipe!
- Half & Half! Make half the cups or half the serving dish with different ingredients! An easy way to mix it up or please everyone that you’ll be serving!
How To Make 7 Layer Dip Cups
- Combine the sour cream, cream cheese, and taco seasoning, then beat until smooth.
- Spread the refried beans onto the bottom of each cup.
- Drain the salsa extremely well and then layer it on top of the refried bean layer.
- Spread the guacamole layer over the salsa layer.
- Layer the sour cream mixture over the guacamole layer.
- Sprinkle the dip cups with shredded cheese.
- Top with diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle sliced green onions and black olives.
- Chill and then serve with tortilla chips!
Serving Dish Options
I assembled this recipe in plastic drink cups for an easy-serve appetizer! However, you can also make this recipe in an 8×8-inch glass dish if you’d like! Just be sure to add all the layers in the same order that the instructions call for.
Storage Instructions
Tightly wrap any leftover dip cups with plastic wrap or tinfoil. Then place them in the refrigerator and enjoy them for up to 5 days.
Sink Your Chips Into More Delicious Dip Recipes:
- Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip – Made with real cream and blue cheeses, ready in 25 minutes!
- Cheeseburger Dip – Everything you love about the classic burger only in dip form!
- Slow Cooker Chicken Queso Dip – Warm, creamy dip that’s perfectly cheesy and irresistible!
- Best Pepperoni Pizza Dip – Dig in with tortilla chips, crackers, bread, or even vegetables!
- Cowboy Caviar – A Mexican-inspired dip that’s full of fresh ingredients and zesty spices!
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This recipe was originally published in July 2017 and was updated in May 2022 with a fresh recipe and photos.
7 Layer Dip
Equipment
- Plastic drink cups
- Hand mixer
- Strainer
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 (16oz.) can refried beans
- 1 cup chunky salsa drained
- 1 cup guacamole
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 package taco seasoning 2 Tablespoons
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese mexican blend
- 1 cup fresh diced tomatoes
- 3 green onions chopped
- ½ cup black olives sliced
Instructions
- Beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning until fully combined and smooth.
- Spread the refried beans on the bottom of each party cup.
- Add the well-drained salsa on top of the refried bean layer.
- Spread the guacamole layer on as smooth as possible over the salsa.
- Spread the sour cream mixture over the guacamole layer.
- Sprinkle on the shredded cheese.
- Top with the diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the sliced green onions and black olives as the last layer.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Variation Ideas
- Switch Up The Layers! Feel free to add or subtract any ingredients that you’d like! For ideas try using taco meat, Rotel, or even pico de Gallo. The possibilities are endless!
- Spice This Dip Up! Grab a spicier taco seasoning, salsa, or add in chopped-up jalapeno peppers!
- Make A Layer Or Two Homemade! Have a homemade guacamole or salsa recipe that you love? Then use it in this 7 Layer Dip recipe!
- Half & Half! Make half the cups or half the serving dish with different ingredients! An easy way to mix it up or please everyone that you’ll be serving!
- Serving Dish Options: I assembled this recipe in plastic drink cups for an easy-serve appetizer! However, you can also make this recipe in an 8×8-inch glass dish if you’d like! Just be sure to add all the layers in the same order that the instructions call for.
- Storage Instructions: Tightly wrap any leftover dip cups with plastic wrap or tinfoil. Then place them in the refrigerator and enjoy them for up to 5 days. The guacamole shouldn’t brown since it’s under the sour cream layer and not exposed.
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