7 Layer Taco Dip
This easy 7-layer dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer with refried beans, guac, cottage cheese, and more—perfect for game day or any casual gathering!
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
Black bean layer
- 1 16-ounce can black beans drained + rinsed
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- ¼ cup milk or water
- 1 tsp lime juice
GUACAMOLE
- 3 avocados peeled, pitted then chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- ½ jalapeño de-seeded then finely chopped to taste
- lime juice from half a lime
- ⅓ tsp garlic powder
- pinch salt and pepper to taste
COTTAGE CHEESE
- 1 21 oz container full-fat cottage cheese
- Pinch salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped
- Lemon zest from 1/2 lemon
LAYERS 4 - 7
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend freshly shredded
- 4 roma tomatoes diced or 1 cup salsa
- 3 green onions finely sliced
- 2 oz black olives drained and sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
Instructions
Prepare the homemade refried bean layer
- In a food processor, add the black beans, olive oil, garlic, onion powder, taco seasoning, water / milk or cream, and blitz until combined. Set aside.
Prepare guacamole
- In a separate bowl, mash the avocados with a fork or use a stick blender. Stir in the cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Prepare cottage cheese Layer
- Add cottage cheese to a food processor and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula when required. Season to taste and stir through the lemon zest and herbs.
Assemble Dip
- Spread refried beans on the bottom of a 7 - 8 inch circular dish or a 9×13-inch dish. Top with cottage cheese then cover with guacamole. Sprinkle on the grated cheese, and top with tomatoes, green onions, and black olives.
Notes
- Use a flat spatula or the back of a spoon to gently spread each layer evenly and smoothly for a beautiful, clean look.
- Chill the dip in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the layers meld and the flavors deepen.
- Serve the dip in individual cups or small jars, instead of having one dip. Easy for guests to grab and enjoy mess-free!
- For leftovers, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup of dip | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 0.5mg