7 Layer Taco Dip

02/06/2025
Cheese
Total time: 30 min
Servings: 8
7 Layer Taco Dip
Cheese Cream

Say goodbye to double dippers with these 7 Layer Taco Dip Cups! Served in individual portions, our seven-layer dip is a fun and flavorful appetizer, perfect for your next party, tailgate or game day. And with two recipe variations, ground beef or refried beans, these snack-sized cups are crowd pleasers for vegetarians and meat lovers alike.

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Ingredients:

For Ground Beef

  • 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
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For Refried Beans

  • 1 Can Refried Beans , 16-ounce
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
See preparation

For Dip

  • 4 Ounces Cream Cheese , softened
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Cup Guacamole
  • 1 Cup Chunky Salsa , or pico de gallo
  • 1 Cup Shredded Mexican Cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Black Olives
  • 2 Roma Tomato (Italian Tomato) , diced
  • 2-3 Scallions (Green Onion) , sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Cilantro , chopped
  • Tortilla Chips , for serving
  • 8 (6-ounces) Mason Jars
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Directions:

For Ground Beef

  1. Brown both sides of ground beef in a pan. Drain fat if needed. Break up ground beef with a wooden spoon and season with chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, Kosher salt and black pepper. Cook until no longer pink. Set aside to cool.

For Refried Beans

  1. In a bowl mix together refried beans, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, Kosher salt and black pepper.

For Dip

  1. Combine the sour cream and cream cheese in a separate bowl.
  2. Add a heaping spoonful of ground beef or beans to the bottom of your individual cups.
  3. Add a spoonful of the sour cream mixture on top of the ground beef/beans, followed by a heaping spoonful of guacamole, then salsa.
  4. Add a layer of cheese and top with a layer of tomatoes and black olives. Garnish with cilantro and green onions.