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★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
Just 6 Ingredients
Served cold, this Mexican five-layer dip is a great go-to for any party or potluck because it’s always a hit! Easy to make using just 6 ingredients plus tortilla chips for dipping.
Layered with refried beans, seasoned sour cream, guacamole, fiesta cheese, and fresh tomatoes, this dip can be used as a no-bake appetizer or a speedy, throw-together dinner.
Ready in 10 Minutes!
Serve it with your favorite tortilla chips or pitas and enjoy a fresh flavor with every bite. Not only does everyone devour it but it’s ready in just 10 minutes.
No Cooking Required
Made with seasoned sour cream, refried beans, and guacamole, this Mexican 5-layer dip is the perfect appetizer. No coking required. It’s a tasty dish to bring to any potluck in a pinch.
This dip is completely customizable. You can add as many layers as you want. I like to top this with fresh cilantro. But you could also add layers of corn, salsa, black olives, chopped bell peppers, onion, or other cheeses.
If you make this dip often, try experimenting to see what you and your family or guests enjoy best.
This recipe is also:
Quick: Made in just 10 minutes with only a handful of ingredients, this 5-layer dip is a time saver.
Versatile: Use the dip as an easy appetizer or even a no-bake weeknight meal.
Flavorful: The seasoned sour cream and guacamole make this dip a creamy indulgence that has a pop of fiesta flavor.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
Here's a look at everything you'll need. This dip can be served with tortilla or corn chips.
- Sour cream: Full-fat sour cream works best as it gives a richer taste but feel free to go lite if you prefer. Cream cheese can be used in place of sour cream if you'd like. I find whipped cream cheese is easier to spread and blend with seasoning.
- Taco seasoning: Though you can make your own, a store-bought packet works beautifully and saves time. Your choice here! You could also use fajita seasoning.
- Refried beans: Any can you have on hand works well for the dip. Traditional, black bean, or seasoned. Feel free to add salt to taste as needed.
- Guacamole: Though mashed avocados work as well, they don’t have the full fiesta flavor to them.
- Fiesta cheese: Regular cheddar or marbled cheese works here as well but the fiesta cheese gives more taste to the dip. If you love that street-corn vibe, try using crumbled cotija cheese.
- Cherry tomatoes: Dice them finely so that you get some in every bite. Right from the garden are the best ones.
Cilantro is optional. Not everyone is a fan so you can offer that on the side or use fresh parsley if you want a sprinkle of green garnish.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
The prep is so simple. Just season the sour cream and layer away.
Here's a look at the steps:
- Mix together sour cream and seasoning.
- Spread refried beans onto a serving dish.
- Layer on sour cream.
- Top with guacamole.
- Sprinkle cheese.
- Top with chopped tomatoes and serve with corn or tortilla chips.
Optional: Garnish, if desired, with chopped cilantro.
So easy! SO GOOD.
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Variations
You can easily add more layers or flavors to the Mexican dip. Some tasty additions are shredded lettuce, sliced olives, your favorite salsa, or crema sauce, sliced jalapenos for a pop of heat. Whatever sounds good to you or that you enjoy on a taco works!
This Mexican 5-layer dip tastes best when eaten within 1-2 hours of serving. Make sure to cover and chill it if you’ve made it in advance.
Store leftovers in the serving dish, wrapped with plastic wrap for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Serve the dip with your favorite white, blue, or yellow tortilla chips; corn chips; or bell peppers for a healthy alternative to chips.
Crackers, pretzels, or Doritos will also work.
Adding in a layer of grilled chicken, steak, or cooked and seasoned ground beef gives a bump in protein and makes this dip a delicious dinner recipe! Perfect for feeding a family.
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This Mexican 5-Layer Dip recipe was featured on South Your Mouth!
Mexican 5-Layer Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 taco seasoning packet
- 15 oz refried beans
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup fiesta cheese
- 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional garnish)
Serve with
- 12 oz tortilla chips
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Instructions
- Season sour cream. In a bowl add the sour cream and taco seasoning. Mix until combined. Set aside.
- Layer dip. To your serving dish add the refried beans.Top with sour cream mixture. Top with the guacamole. Top with the cheese. Top with the cherry tomatoes. Finish with the cilantro.
- Serve. Serve immediately or chill then serve. Offer a bowl of tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Feel free to add layers of pico de gallo, corn, salsa, chicken or beef, or black olives if desired!
- Try serving in a trifle bowl if adding additional layers.
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