Description
Layered Mexican 7 Layer Dip Cups deliver party-perfect portable appetizers that pack serious flavor punch. Creamy refried beans, zesty salsa, cool sour cream, and fresh toppings create an irresistible handheld treat you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (16 ounces / 454 grams) refried beans
- 2 cups guacamole
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Dairy and Cream Toppings:
- 1 cup sour cream
Garnish and Additional Toppings:
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup sliced jalapeños
Serving Suggestion:
- Nachos or tortilla chips for dipping
Instructions
- Whisk refried beans with cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth and fully integrated, creating a creamy bean base with rich texture.
- Optional: Chill the bean mixture in the refrigerator for approximately one hour to enhance flavor melding and provide a cool consistency.
- Select clear serving cups or glasses for individual presentation of the layered dip.
- Distribute the bean and cream cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of each cup, ensuring a uniform foundation.
- Carefully spread a generous layer of guacamole atop the bean mixture, maintaining clean layer separation.
- Gently add a smooth sour cream layer over the guacamole, creating a contrasting white surface.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the sour cream, allowing it to cascade slightly down the cup’s sides.
- Strategically place sliced black olives over the cheese layer for a dark, textural accent.
- Scatter diced fresh tomatoes to introduce bright color and refreshing elements.
- Crown each cup with a single jalapeño slice for a decorative and spicy garnish.
- Insert a crisp tortilla chip or nacho at an angle for visual appeal and functional dipping.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, presenting these individual dip cups as an elegant appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Prep this delightful appetizer ahead of time by chilling the bean and cream cheese mixture for a smoother, more refreshing texture.
- Layer ingredients carefully in clear cups to create a visually stunning and appetizing presentation that will impress guests.
- Mix cream cheese with refried beans for an extra creamy and rich base that elevates the traditional 7-layer dip.
- Choose individual serving cups for perfect portion control and an elegant personal-sized party snack.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño slices or omitting them entirely for a milder version suitable for all palates.
- Top with a crispy tortilla chip or nacho for a crunchy finish that adds textural contrast to the creamy layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg