Layered Taco Dip
I am sharing one of my family’s favorite easy recipes…Layered Taco Dip! It comes together quickly and travels well to parties and tailgating. Whenever I take this to a family gathering, I always come home with an empty dish. You’ll want to add this one to your list of favorite appetizers.
I just love recipes that come together so easily. And this is one of those recipes! In less than 15 minutes, you’ll have a delicious dip that you can share. No utensils, no fuss, no brainer! This one is a keeper!
Layered Taco Dip can be an appetizer or fun side dish to many meals. Kids will love that you can use a tortilla chip to scoop up the dip. Adults will want to add it to their carnitas tacos by putting it inside of a flour tortilla. We take it to parties to share with friends. No matter how you serve it, everyone is going to devour this yummy, easy-to-make layered dip.
Layered Taco Dip Recipe
What’s needed?
- REFRIED BEANS– They form the base of this appetizer. Use your favorite brand. Some are chunky and some are very smooth, find one that suits your family.
- SOUR CREAM– Add richness and creaminess to the dish by adding a layer of sour cream.
- ICEBERG LETTUCE– Finely shred the lettuce so the dip is easy to scoop. I’ve tried many different types of lettuce, but iceberg really provides the best crunch and texture.
- CHILI POWDER– This add some zesty spice to the dish, giving it more flavor and a touch of heat.
- SALSA– I prefer to use a thick, chunky, mild, corn salsa when possible. Drain the excess liquid from the salsa before adding it to the dish. This prevents it from getting to watery.
- SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE– Buy cheese in a block and shred it yourself before making the dip. Sharp cheddar has better flavor and will hold up well in the dip.
- LIME– Squeeze lime juice over the top before servings to add a bright, fresh flavor.
How to make Layered Taco Dip?
- In the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking dish, spread the refried beans evenly with a wooden spoon or spatula. Spread the sour cream over the refried beans.
- Chop the lettuce and layer it over the sour cream. Sprinkle the chili powder over the lettuce. Spoon the salsa over all and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top to cover.
- Just before serving, squeeze the juice of one lime over the dip. This adds a bright , fresh flavor.
It doesn’t get an simpler than that. We love this dip served with crispy tortilla chips for scooping. Whether you serve Layered Taco Dip as an appetizer or a side dish to a meal, your family will love this easy-to-make dish! Let’s get munching!
What can I add to Layered Taco Dip?
- sliced black olives
- avocado, cubed
- chopped chives
- Mexican corn blend
- chopped red and yellow peppers
- diced green chiles
- red pepper flakes
- mild taco sauce
Any of these can be added to the dip depending on preference and what you might already have in your pantry to use.
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Layered Taco Dip
Ingredients
- 16 ounces refried beans
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 24 ounces salsa, mild
- 2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- juice of 1/2 of a lime
Instructions
- In the bottom of a 13×9-inch glass dish, spread the refried beans evenly with a wooden spoon or spatula. Spread the sour cream over the refried beans.
- Chop the lettuce and layer it over the sour cream. Sprinkle the chili powder over the lettuce. Spoon the salsa over all and sprinkle on the cheddar cheese.
- Just before serving, squeeze the juice of half of a lime over the dip. Serve with crispy tortilla chips. Recipe makes 12 servings.
Equipment
- 1 13×9-inch glass dish