Super Bowl Seven Layer Taco (Printable)
Festive layered dip featuring beans, creamy, guacamole, salsa, cheese, and veggies served chilled with chips.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base Layer
01 - 2 cups refried beans, canned or homemade
02 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning blend
→ Creamy Layer
03 - 1½ cups sour cream
04 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened to room temperature
→ Guacamole Layer
05 - 2 large ripe avocados, pitted
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
→ Salsa Layer
08 - 1 cup chunky tomato salsa, mild or medium heat
→ Cheese Layer
09 - 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
→ Vegetable Toppings
10 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
11 - ¾ cup diced Roma tomatoes
12 - ¼ cup sliced black olives
13 - ¼ cup sliced green onions, green parts only
→ For Serving
14 - 14 ounces restaurant-style tortilla chips
# Steps:
01 - Combine refried beans and taco seasoning in a medium mixing bowl. Stir until thoroughly incorporated. Spread evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass serving dish, creating a smooth foundation layer.
02 - Whisk sour cream and softened cream cheese in a separate bowl until completely smooth and no lumps remain. Gently spread this mixture over the bean layer using an offset spatula, working carefully to avoid disturbing the base.
03 - Halve and pit the avocados, scooping flesh into a small bowl. Add lime juice and salt. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with small chunks remaining for texture. Spread evenly over the creamy layer.
04 - Spoon chunky salsa over the guacamole, spreading gently to the edges. Distribute evenly to maintain clean layer definition.
05 - Evenly distribute shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend over the salsa layer, covering completely.
06 - Layer shredded lettuce evenly over the cheese. Top with diced tomatoes, black olives, and sliced green onions, distributing each ingredient uniformly across the surface.
07 - Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour, up to 24 hours, to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled with tortilla chips arranged alongside for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It is the absolute ultimate party food that vanishes within minutes of hitting the table
- You can assemble it ahead of time and actually relax before guests arrive
- Every layer offers something different and everyone finds their favorite bite
02 -
- Do not skip the chilling step because the layers need time to set up or you will end up with a mess
- Assembly order absolutely matters and putting the cheese over the salsa is the trick that keeps vegetables from getting watery
03 -
- Pat your diced tomatoes dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from collecting at the bottom
- Wait to add the final vegetable toppings until right before serving if you are making it hours in advance