How to Make a Seven-Layer Dip

Get creative with a seven-layer dip.

Seven-layer dip is a real crowd-pleaser. This dip is thick, hearty and full of flavor. It's easy to pull together and travels well if you make it in a casserole dish. Make this for a game-watching party or just a fun get-together at work or church. For a vegetarian version, substitute whole black beans and corn for the ground beef layer. Serve with tortilla chips and plenty of napkins.

Things You'll Need

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 can refried beans
• 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 1 cup guacamole
• 1 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup black olives, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onions
• 1/2 cup diced jarred jalapeno

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Drain the grease and then put the ground beef in the refrigerator to cool.

2. Spread the refried beans in the bottom of a 9-by-13 glass cooking dish.

3. Spread the cooled ground beef evenly over the refried beans.

4. Sprinkle on a layer of shredded cheddar cheese.

5. Smooth the sour cream over the cheese and then spread the guacamole over the sour cream.

6. Spoon out the salsa in a thin layer over the guacamole.

7. Sprinkle the top of the seven-layer dip with the chopped black olives, chopped jalapeno and chopped green onion.

Tips & Warnings

• Make the layers thin so it's easier to get a taste of everything in a single bite.