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Seven Layer Dip is a must have for game day all throughout the fall and winter season! My version is lightened up with Greek yogurt instead of the usual sour cream and features a zingy layer of mashed avocado and tangy pickled jalapeños.

Seven Layer Dip


 

Game day or not, this dip is just one of the best party appetizers! It’s an easy recipe that anyone can make. The creamy layers—refried black beans, Greek yogurt, avocado, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, cheese, and veggie garnish— are spread into a pan and then refrigerated, making it the perfect make-ahead party food.

This dip, obviously, has seven layers to it, but I made a few small tweaks to some of the signature layers. For the beans, I combined refried black beans with a little bit of salsa verde to amp up the flavor. For the Greek yogurt layer, I mixed the creamy base with a little bit of taco seasoning for a hint of smoke and spice. As for the garnishes, get creative with your favorite toppings! I like using green onions, Roma tomatoes, and cilantro to add a pop of color and texture to the dip before serving. 

ingredients

  • Canned Refried Black Beans
  • Salsa Verde
  • Green Yogurt
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Avocado
  • Mild Sliced Pickled Jalapeño Peppers
  • Mild Jalapeño Brine
  • Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Garlic Clove
  • Kosher Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Ground Cumin
  • Pico De Gallo
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Green Onions
  • Roma Tomato
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Tortilla Chips

step-by-step

step one: make the bean layer

In a medium bowl, combine the black beans and salsa verde. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9-inch square or 1½-quart baking dish.

step two: make the Greek yogurt layer

In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and taco seasoning. Gently spread evenly over the black bean layer.

step three: make the avocado layer

In a blender or using an immersion blender in a wide-mouth jar, combine the avocado, jalapeño slices and brine, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin. Blend until smooth. Spread evenly over the Greek yogurt layer.

step four: garnish the dip

Evenly distribute the pico de gallo over the avocado layer. Top with the lettuce, cheddar, and green onions. Garnish with tomato and cilantro.

step five: chill, then serve

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips.

Seven Layer Dip

recipe faqs:

Are you supposed to eat 7 layer dip cold or hot?

The beauty of this game day appetizer is that you can serve it straight from the fridge or at room temperature. Because it includes some dairy ingredients, you shouldn’t let it sit out for more than two hours, but otherwise, it’s a great option for a party!

how do i prevent the avocado layer from browning?

The acidity from the lime juice actually helps to prevent the mashed avocado from turning brown prematurely, which is why you can easily make this dip in advance.

Seven Layer Dip

Serve this Seven Layer dip with chips or even veggies for dipping to amp up your party spread. So get to layering and add this delicious dip to your next game day party spread. It is bound to be a big hit! 

Looking for more of my favorites to add to your Game Day spread? try these!

Copycat Dairy-Free Chili’s Queso

Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Mexican Street-Style Corn Dip

Salt and Vinegar Chicken Wings

Seven Layer Dip
4.75 from 8 votes

Seven Layer Dip

Servings: 8 to 10
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Ingredients 

For the Bean Layer:

  • 1 (15-ounce) can refried black beans
  • 1/4 cup salsa verde

For the Greek Yogurt Layer:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning

For the Avocado Layer:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup mild sliced pickled jalapeño peppers
  • 2 tablespoons mild jalapeño brine
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

For the Final Layers:

  • 3/4 cup pico de gallo
  • 1½ cups shredded lettuce
  • 3/4 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, green parts only

For Garnish:

  • 1 roma tomato, chopped
  • fresh cilantro leaves

For Serving:

  • Tortilla chips

Instructions 

Make the Bean Layer:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the black beans and salsa verde. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9-inch square or 1½-quart baking dish.

Make the Greek Yogurt Layer:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and taco seasoning. Gently spread evenly over the black bean layer.

Make the Avocado Layer:

  • In a blender or using an immersion blender in a wide-mouth jar, combine the avocado, jalapeño slices and brine, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin. Blend until smooth. Spread evenly over the Greek yogurt layer.

For the Final Layers:

  • Evenly distribute the pico de gallo over the avocado layer. Top with the lettuce, cheddar, and green onions. Garnish with tomato and cilantro.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.001g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 470mg, Potassium: 248mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 570IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 115mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Author: Alex Snodgrass
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 8 to 10
Calories: 120
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16 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    As with all of Alex’s dishes, this is amazing! What puts her recipes apart from others is flavor complexity! She layers flavors perfectly and I am genuinely confused on how some people found the recipe bad? My guess is user error. I’ve made this multiple times and I find it delicious. This dish is time consuming for me, BUT so is any other recipe with seven layers lol.

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  2. I made this a while back and it was a huge hit! I want to make it again – are there any parts of it that can be prepped in advance? Obviously, the avocado layer would need to be fresh.

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  3. I’ve had about dozens of 7 layer dips over the years and this is by FAR the best! I want to make it again but don’t have a crowd to help me eat it! So So Good!

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    1. 5 stars
      Best 7 layer I’ve ever had, hubs agrees. Packed with flavor! Only changes I made were pinto refrained beans and sour cream. I will definitely make this again! Thank you Alex!

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    1. 5 stars
      I made this last weekend and it was absolutely delicious—a huge hit! Thank you Alex for my new favorite recipe 🙂 not sure where the others went wrong…I am making it again this Sunday already it was that good

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  8. 3 stars
    Flavors were yummy however became pretty watery after sitting in the fridge. May have been the DF yogurt I substituted.

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