Ultimate 7 Layer Dip Recipes

Steps:

• Mix beans, chiles, 1 Tb. 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 Tbs. lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to make guacamole. In a third small bowl, mix sour cream and mayonnaise.
• 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.

Steps:

• Mix beans and seasoning mix until blended; spread onto bottom of pie plate.
• Top with layers of remaining ingredients.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, minced scallions and 2 tablespoons lime juice in medium bowl.
• Stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Let stand until tomatoes begin to soften, about 30 minutes.
• Strain mixture into bowl and discard liquid.
• Pulse the black beans, garlic, remaining lime juice (except that for the guacamole)and remaining salt (ditto)in food processor until mixture resembles chunky paste.
• Transfer to bowl and wipe out food processor.
• Pulse sour cream and 2 1/2 cups cheese until smooth.
• Transfer to separate bowl.
• Spread bean mixture evenly over bottom of 8 oz. square clear glass baking dish or 1 quart glass bowl.
• Spread sour cream mixture evenly over bean layer, and sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese.
• Mash 3 avocados with lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Spread guacamole over cheese and top with tomato mixture.
• Sprinkle with sliced scallions and serve with tortilla chips.
• Dip can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
• Let dip stand at room temperature before serving.
• Note: For a crowd, double the recipe and serve in 13 x 9 inch clear glass baking dish.

Steps:

• Mix beans and taco seasoning mix. Spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.
• Layer all remaining ingredients except chips over bean mixture; cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Serve with chips.
• Dip can be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator up to 2 days.

Steps:

• Mix beans and taco seasoning mix. Spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish. Then layer the all remaining ingredients except chips over bean mixture; cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Serve with chips.