Ingredients:

  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans (approx. 450g)
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning (approx. 30g)
  • 1 ripe avocado, pitted and mashed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (approx. 15ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (approx. 2.5ml)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (approx. 1.25ml)
  • 1 cup sour cream (approx. 240ml)
  • 1 cup salsa (approx. 240ml)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (approx. 225g)
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives (approx. 120ml)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (approx. 60ml)
  • 1/4 cup pickled sliced jalapeños (optional) (approx. 60ml)

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine refried beans and taco seasoning. Mix well until evenly distributed.
  2. In another small bowl, mash avocado. Add lemon juice, salt, and cumin. Mix well.
  3. Spread the refried bean mixture evenly across the bottom of the serving dish.
  4. Carefully spread the guacamole layer over the bean layer.
  5. Spread the sour cream evenly over the guacamole layer.
  6. Spoon the salsa over the sour cream layer.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the salsa layer. (Optional: Bake in a preheated 350°F/175°C oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.)
  8. Sprinkle sliced black olives, green onions, and jalapeños (if using) over the cheese layer.
  9. Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips. This 7 layer dip recipe is great for parties.