This version of refried bean dip uses homemade ingredients for an ultra-fresh taste, it’s SUPER easy too! Seven layers just waiting for your chip!
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Now onto this DELICIOUS seven-layer dip recipe which I created with my fresh homemade salsa a couple of weeks ago.
After I was done photographing the salsa I took half of it and made this DELICIOUS bean dip with it. I know that bean dip is traditionally a potluck food and everything, but Mr. Hungry and I ate this all week by ourselves. No shame. Since protein is hard for me still (thanks to baby hungry for all the food aversions), I counted the beans as at least some protein.
Mr. Hungry and I frequently get bean dip from the stores on the weekend, which is good but not nearly as good as this homemade version. Plus let’s be honest, if you are gonna make anything bean dip is just about one of the easiest things you could make. All you have to do is add the different layers and then dig in with your chip!
For the first few layers, I did 1.5 cups of refried beans (I used some leftover homemade refried beans that I had stashed in the freezer), 1 cup of light sour cream, 1 cup of guacamole (I suggest my extra spicy guacamole for those of you that love a kick), and 1.5 cups of that super delicious salsa DRAINED first. Â
The next layers were a bit easier, just 2 small cans of sliced olives, 1 cup of shredded Mexican Cheese, and then I garnished it with green onions and sliced jalapeno!
Yuuummmmmm I wish there was more in the fridge right NOW! Is that a pregnancy craving?  I wouldn’t know, I feel like I don’t have cravings. I just have food tolerances, like food that sounds tolerable. Nothing every sounds really GREAT to me. EXCEPT for chips and dip, I feel like I could eat that all day every day!
So, is that a craving? I’m probably the only pregnant woman in the world to not be able to tell if she has cravings. Sounds about right, I’m weird like that.
On a totally unrelated side note if you need to make this dairy free you could remove the sour cream and cheese, it would still be delicious!
This version of refried bean dip uses homemade ingredients for an ultra-fresh taste, it's SUPER easy too! Seven layers just waiting for you your chip! #glutenfree #appetizer #healthy #hungryhobby #partyfood
Seven Layer Bean Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups homemade refried beans 1 can or 1.5 cups homemade
- 1 cup light sour cream
- 1 cup guacamole or mashed avocado
- 1.5 cups homemade chunky salsa drained or favorite salsa
- 4.5 ounces sliced black olives 2 small cans
- 1.5 cup shredded Mexican cheese or sharp cheddar
- 1 jalapeno sliced
Instructions
- In an 8 x 8 casserole dish add the first layer of refried beans to the bottom of the dish.
- Next layer on top of the refried beans one layer of sour cream. To keep it nice and bright, keep your spoon clean!
- Next, add guacamole or mashed avocado layer on top of the sour cream.
- Drain your salsa in a colander to remove excess liquid before adding it to the bean dip or your bean dip will be really running. Spread salsa over the guacamole layer.
- Evenly distribute sliced black olives on top of the layer of salsa.
- Evenly distribute shredded Mexican cheese on top of the black olives.
- Evenly distribute jalapeno slices across the top of the cheese.
- Store in the fridge, consume within 5-7 days (or before the sour cream expiration date.)
Nutrition
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Peanut butter!! (Nut butters in general though)
Oh ya that’s a good one! It’s sooooooo good when you make it fresh, and even more dangerously addicting!
I love making hummus! It’s so much more time-consuming than buying it, since I prefer to “peel” the canned chickpeas first, but it’s worth it. And there are limitless flavor options!
What do you mean peel them? I mean I know they have the outer shell on them but do you actually spend the time to peel every single chickpea? If so, what effect does this have on the hummus or flavor?
Yes, exactly – I pop each one out of its clear shell/peel/whatever you call it. It makes the hummus SO much smoother and creamier! For a can, it typically takes about 10 minutes. It’s actually a fun, mindless activity if you’re watching a movie or something!
That’s so interesting! Next time I make hummus I’ll give that a try!
I agree with Kelley- peeling the canned chickpeas makes a huge difference!
Hmmm, could this be on our What to Eat meal plan??!!
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Of course!
Yes to peeling the chickpeas before making hummus! Homemade hummus is the best ever 🙂 jalapeño cilantro is in my fridge right now 😉
yummmmmmmmm
guacamole dip is easy to make
A local deli that I go to makes awesome tuna salad that I normally would make at home.
Yum! Layered bean dip is my jam, so good!
Umm not sure if this is a recipe, but cauliflower rice or zoodles.
If not, any type of salad dressing!
I guess it would be oatmeal.. rice.. or some sandwiches
I like to make taco dip but I could easily buy it at the store but it’s better from home
I love buying garlic hummus but its easy to make & it tastes better when I prepare it at home so definately hummus !!
so many people have said hummus! it’s so true!
I don’t know. Maybe cookies? It’s hard to beat homemade.
Very true!
This would definitely be guacamole! I could buy pre-made faster and cheaper, but homemade is better!
Yes I agree!
I like to make my own tomato sauce for pasta even though there are lots of great jarred tomato sauces out there
I would probably have to say lasagna. I’ve had it before, but I’ve never made it.
I like to make pesto !!
Tomato sauce.
Guacamole! Fresh is best!
Deviled eggs!
I would say salsa.
I like to make roasted chicken but I like to get it at our local grocers already roasted sometimes
I would like to find a easy to make recipe for a Au ju dip. I always have roast beef leftover and would love find a easy dip for it.
A good homemade nacho cheese dip it’s so much better homemade imo.
Potato salad is one that comes to mind.
I think baking my own bread is just as easy as buying it.
I like the salsa made with a hint of garlic.
I make the best pasta salad but the chopping and all that… I sometimes just get some at the local deli.