Your guests won’t be able to get enough of this fresh spin on traditional 7 Layer Dip. We took this classic recipe up a notch with a no-fail flavor-booster: a layer of zesty pico de gallo that adds just the right kick.
Packed with classic taco night ingredients like refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese, this colorful Mexican layer dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. It’s simple to make, easy to transport, and guaranteed to score big points at any gathering.
Whether you’re hosting at home or sharing with friends outside the stadium, it’s one of those tailgating foods that disappears fast—so you might want to double the recipe!
Recipe Ingredients
Simple, fresh ingredients come together for a Mexican-inspired party snack that’s always a hit. Here’s what you need to build this flavorful 7-layer dip.
Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix: This adds classic taco flavor and is the secret behind the savory seasoned sour cream in this recipe.
Green Chiles: We didn’t just stop with taco seasoning—these chiles give the sour cream an earthy, spicy zip!
Pico de Gallo: Rather than using regular salsa, we love the freshness and brightness that pico brings to the dish. It’s such an easy substitute but makes a huge difference in the flavor.
Other Ingredients: You’ll need sour cream, refried beans, guacamole, cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives and green onions, and lots of tortilla chips for scooping up the dip! Feel free to add any other favorite taco toppings for serving.

How to Make 7-Layer Dip
This easy 7-layer dip comes together in minutes and is loaded with bold flavor. Here’s a quick overview of how to make it—check out the full recipe below.
1. Season the Sour Cream
Start by mixing sour cream with taco seasoning and green chiles for a zesty kick.
2. Layer Your Ingredients
Spread refried beans on a large platter or plate, then carefully spread the seasoned sour cream on top, followed by creamy guacamole. Be gentle when spreading the layers so they stay separate! We found that dropping dollops of each ingredient onto the platter, rather than pouring it all in one place, helps make the spreading easier. Finish off your dip with the final layers: shredded cheese, fresh pico de gallo, sliced olives, and green onions.
3. Store in the Fridge
Chill the dip, covered, until you’re ready to serve, then dig in with tortilla chips. It’s perfect for parties, game days, or anytime you’re craving a classic tailgating food.
Storing and Reheating
This 7-layer dip is such an easy make-ahead party food! Here’s how to store it:
Refrigerator
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. We wouldn’t recommend freezing your dip; the ingredients just won’t hold up after freezing and thawing. This dip is best eaten cold, so there’s no need to reheat, which makes this an easy make-and-take appetizer for parties, too!
TIP FROM THEDoughboy
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Looking for extra spice? Swap in spicy pico de gallo instead of mild!
7-Layer Dip
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 20 min
- Ingredients 10
- Servings 16
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
- 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Traditional Refried Beans
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated guacamole
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- Tortilla chips, as desired

Instructions
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Step1
In small bowl, mix sour cream, taco seasoning mix, and green chiles.
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Step2
Spread refried beans on 12- to 14-inch round platter or plate.
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Step3
Spread sour cream mixture over beans.
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Step4
Carefully spread guacamole on top of sour cream mixture.
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Step5
Top with cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, olives, and green onions. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
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Step6
Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: About 1/4 Cup
- Calories
- 140
- Calories from Fat
- 90
- Total Fat
- 10g
- 15%
- Saturated Fat
- 5g
- 25%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 20mg
- 7%
- Sodium
- 450mg
- 19%
- Potassium
- 110mg
- 3%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 8g
- 3%
- Dietary Fiber
- 2g
- 9%
- Sugars
- 1g
- Protein
- 4g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 10%
- 10%
- Vitamin C
- 15%
- 15%
- Calcium
- 10%
- 10%
- Iron
- 4%
- 4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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