5-Layer Mexican Dip

4.50 (17)
⏱ 50 mins 🍽 Serves 6 🌶 tex-mex 🏷 Appetizer

This popular Tex-Mex appetiser is built with five distinct layers for a colourful and flavourful result. It begins with a base of warm refried beans, followed by creamy guacamole and tangy sour cream. The dish is finished with a generous sprinkle of Cheddar cheese and fresh diced tomatoes. After assembly, it is chilled until cold, making it an ideal make-ahead party snack. The recipe serves six people and takes about 50 minutes to prepare in total.

5-Layer Mexican Dip

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups refried beans
  • 1.75 cups guacamole
  • 1.5 cups sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tomatoes, diced

Method

  1. Warm the refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl, heating them in the microwave and stirring often for about 3 minutes. Transfer the hot beans to a serving platter, spreading them into an even base. Place the platter in the refrigerator to cool the beans completely, which should take roughly 10 minutes.
  2. Create the next layer by spreading the guacamole evenly over the cooled beans. Follow this with a smooth layer of sour cream. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese over the sour cream, then finish by scattering the diced tomatoes on top.
  3. Cover the entire platter tightly with plastic wrap. Return it to the refrigerator to chill until the dip is thoroughly cold, approximately 30 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories441 kcal
Fat34 g
Sugars6 g
Protein15 g
Sodium779 mg

Recipe details

CategoryAppetizer
Cuisinetex-mex
AuthorJENHAGGERTY