Description
Layered mexican 7 layer dip cups deliver a portable party appetizer packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors. Compact individual servings make entertaining effortless and delicious for guests craving zesty southwestern cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (16 oz / 454 g) refried beans
- 2 cups guacamole
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup sliced jalapeños
- Nachos or tortilla chips for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Whisk refried beans and cream cheese until smooth and integrated, creating a creamy foundation with rich, velvety consistency.
- Layer Construction: In clear serving cups, carefully build layers starting with the bean mixture, ensuring even distribution across the bottom of each vessel.
- Texture Build-up: Spread guacamole gently over bean mixture, followed by a uniform sour cream layer, maintaining distinct and clean boundaries between each stratum.
- Cheese and Garnish: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the sour cream, then strategically arrange black olives, fresh diced tomatoes, and a single jalapeño slice for visual and flavor complexity.
- Finishing Touch: Angle a crisp tortilla chip into each cup, creating an elegant presentation that invites immediate enjoyment. Refrigerate until serving, allowing flavors to meld and develop a refreshing chill.
Notes
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate bean mixture for an hour to deepen taste and create a smoother, more integrated texture.
- Layer with Precision: Build layers carefully, ensuring clean separation between each ingredient for visual and taste appeal.
- Customize Heat Level: Adjust jalapeño placement to control spiciness, making the dip suitable for various heat tolerances.
- Perfect Presentation Matters: Use clear cups to showcase beautiful layers, creating an eye-catching and Instagram-worthy appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg