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Colorful Mexican 7-Layer Dip Cups Recipe

Colorful Mexican 7 Layer Dip Cups


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  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 9 1x

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

  1. Prepare Base: Whisk refried beans and cream cheese until smooth and integrated, creating a creamy foundation with rich, velvety consistency.
  2. Layer Construction: In clear serving cups, carefully build layers starting with the bean mixture, ensuring even distribution across the bottom of each vessel.
  3. Texture Build-up: Spread guacamole gently over bean mixture, followed by a uniform sour cream layer, maintaining distinct and clean boundaries between each stratum.
  4. 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.
  5. 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