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Mexican Layer Dip

The FAMOUS Mexican layer dip made with refried beans, taco seasoning, tomatoes, salsa, guacamole, sour cream and cheese!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12 serves
Calories: 160kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl and spoon
  • Serving dish see notes

Ingredients

  • 435 g can refried beans Old El Paso brand or similar
  • 30 g (2 tbsp) sachet taco seasoning
  • 2 tomatoes small, finely diced (liquid removed)
  • 300 g salsa
  • 1 cup guacamole or 1-2 avocados mashed
  • 300 ml sour cream
  • 120 g (1 cup) grated cheese

Instructions

  • Mix the refried beans with the taco seasoning and spread into the base of a serving dish.
  • Top with a layer of diced and drained tomatoes, followed by layers of salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
  • Finish by sprinkling over the grated cheese.
  • Store in the fridge and serve with corn chips or tortilla chips.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
Ingredients Info
  • Refried Beans - these are cooked and mashed beans that are popular in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines. I use the Old El Paso brand which is popular here in Australia, however, you can use any brand you like or make your own.
  • Taco Seasoning - you can use a sachet of store-bought taco seasoning (I use Old El Paso brand) or make your own.
  • Tomatoes - I generally use roma tomatoes (but any variety is fine). Finely dice and then remove the excess liquid. 
  • Salsa - I generally use mild salsa to keep this dip kid-friendly, however, you can use medium or hot if you prefer. 
  • Guacamole - use store-bought or homemade guacamole.
More Tips
  • Serving dish - you can use any type of serving dish you like (large dip bowl, platter, regular bowl etc). I like to use a clear plastic party dish that I bought from Kmart (discount store) so that you can see the layers.
  • This dish is best prepared on the day of serving.
  • Serve with your favourite corn chips or tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks.
  • This Mexican dip (also known as taco dip) serves at least 12, making it the perfect dish for a party or large gathering.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge and consume within 2 days.
  • Mexican layer dip is not suitable for freezing.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 832IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1mg