Dips are a popular choice for parties. Pretty much everyone enjoys a good dip, especially because they can use it at their leisure. This seven layer Mexican dip is one of the best dip recipes around. It's packed with flavor without being too expensive or complicated to make.
All of the ingredients you'll need for this recipe are easy to acquire. From cream cheese to pitted ripe olives, you'll be able to get everything you need from your local grocery store. You can either buy guacamole from the store or make it yourself. We have a great guacamole recipe available if you want to try making it from scratch.
There are only four steps to this recipe. It's important to let this dip chill for a while. Generally, several hours is best. It's a good idea to make this dip the night before your event, so that it can chill overnight. The dip will settle during the chilling process, allowing it to taste as it should.
Make sure to have some tortilla chips on hand for dipping! This is a dip recipe that your guests will surely want, so keep it on hand after making it so you can pass it along. We have several other great dip recipes on our site, so make sure to check those out as well. Now, let's get into the recipe for this dip!
Seven Layer Mexican Dip
Ingredients:
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
1 cup guacamole
1 cup chunky-style salsa
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons sliced pitted ripe olives
Directions:
1. Combine cream cheese and seasoning mix until well-blended.
2. Spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
3. Layer remaining ingredients over cream cheese mixture.
4. Cover and refrigerate several hours or until chilled.