Layer dip

A layer dip is a dish that is typically made by layering various ingredients on top of one another. These ingredients can include, but are not limited to, beans, cheese, guacamole, and salsa. The dish is then served with tortilla chips, which are used to scoop up the various layers.

Layer dips are believed to have originated in the United States, and the first known recipe for the dish was published in a cookbook in the 1950s. The dish gained popularity in the 1970s, when it began appearing on restaurant menus. The dish became even more popular in the 1980s, when it became a staple of party food.

Today, there are countless recipes for layer dip, as people have experimented with different ingredients and combinations. While the dish is typically associated with Mexican food, it can be made with a variety of different cuisines. Whether you like your layer dip simple or complex, there’s a recipe out there for you.

Advice

Making layer dip is a great way to add a delicious and colorful dish to any gathering. To make the best layer dip possible, start with a good quality, creamy base like a sour cream or refried bean dip. Then, choose your favorite layer ingredients like salsa, guacamole, olives, cheese, and tomatoes. Layer the ingredients in order, starting with the base and ending with your favorite cheese. Before serving, let the dip sit for an hour or two in the refrigerator to let the flavors blend together. Finally, serve with your favorite chips or vegetables and enjoy!

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Recipes

 

Seven-Layer Dip

4/5 - 809 votes

• salt
• tortilla chip
• cheddar cheese
• black olife
• cumin
• refried bean
• jalapeño
• corn nut
• green onion
• cilantro
• lime juice
• avocado
• sour cream

 

Smoked Salmon 7-Layer Dip

4.6/5 - 16 votes

• bagel chip
• hot smoked salmon
• caper
• onion
• goat cheese
• lemon zest
• belgian endive
• radish
• chive
• beet horseradish
• cream cheese

 

Quick Vegetarian 7-Layer Dip for a Party (With Variations)

4.2/5 - 19 votes

• sour cream
• tomato salsa
• taco seasoning
• black olife
• tortilla chip
• tomato
• green onion
• lettuce
• cheddar cheese
• refried bean
• avocado
• lime juice

 

Charred Corn 7-Layer Dip

4.4/5 - 11 votes

• guacamole
• hot sauce
• salt
• refried bean
• lime zest
• coriander
• salt
• smoked paprika
• lime
• sour cream
• red fresno chile
• onion
• onion
• olive oil
• chicken broth
• cilantro
• cilantro
• pinto bean
• lime tortilla chip
• olive oil
• salt
• chipotle
• garlic
• ears yellow
• green onion
• avocado
• red radish
• green chile
• cotija cheese

 

Vegan 7 Layer Dip

5/5 - 6 votes

• guacamole
• salsa
• vegan cheese
• taco seasoning
• green onion
• black olife
• lettuce
• vegan cream cheese

 

Seven-layer dip

5/5 - 4 votes

• sour cream
• chili powder
• jalapeño
• jalapeño
• grape tomato
• salsa
• salt
• cumin
• refried bean
• colby jack cheese
• cilantro
• lime juice
• avocado
• garlic
• green onion
• black olife
• tortilla chip

 

Awesome 7 Layer Dip

5/5 - 1 votes

• colby jack cheese
• salsa
• sour cream
• refried bean
• olife
• cherry tomato
• taco seasoning
• green onion
• guacamole

 

7 Layer Dip

4.5/5 - 2 votes

• guacamole
• cheddar cheese
• sour cream
• taco seasoning
• green onion
• mayonnaise
• black olife
• frito brand bean dip
• tomato
• cilantro
• lime

 

7 Layer Dip

No Rating - 0 votes

• sour cream
• black olife
• onion
• el paso taco seasoning
• cilantro
• green onion
• cherry
• mexican cheese
• el paso refried bean
• made guacamole

 

Fresh Seven-Layer Dip

No Rating - 0 votes

• black bean
• lime juice
• cumin
• garlic
• tomato
• salsa verde
• cilantro
• onion
• onion
• water
• salt
• olive oil
• avocado
• black pepper
• pickled jalapeño

 

Ultimate 7 Layer Dip

No Rating - 0 votes

• green onion
• cumin
• salt
• teaspooon garlic powder
• olife
• cayenne pepper
• guacamole
• salsa
• cheddar cheese
• sour cream
• refried bean

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