5 Layer Dip
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Creamy, crunchy, and loaded with flavor, this 5 layer dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and perfect for any gathering!
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Ingredients
Layer 1: Bean Base
- 1½ cups refried beans vegetarian, canned or homemade
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Layer 2: Zesty Guacamole
- 2 avocados ripe
- 1 lime juiced
- ½ onion diced finely
- 1 jalapeno optional
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Layer 3: Tangy Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream for a creamier option
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Layer 4: Fresh Salsa
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes finely diced
- ½ medium red onion finely diced
- 1 small jalapeño finely minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Layer 5: Toppings
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese or vegan cheese for dairy-free
- ¼ cup black olives chopped
- ¼ cup green onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Make the bean base: Mix refried beans with chili powder and cumin. Spread evenly in the bottom of a medium serving dish.
- Make guacamole: Mash avocados with lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Stir in finely diced onion and optional minced jalapeño. Spread the guacamole evenly over the bean layer.
- Make tangy yogurt sauce: Mix Greek yogurt (or sour cream) with taco seasoning until well combined. Spread over the guacamole layer.
- Make fresh salsa: Combine diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Drain excess liquid if needed, then spread salsa over the yogurt layer.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, black olives, green onions, and fresh cilantro evenly on top.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or veggies, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Substitute salsa and guacamole layers with 1½ cups of storebought salsa or guacamole respectively.
- This dip scales up beautifully—just use a larger dish and double the ingredients for a big gathering.
- While chips are classic, fresh veggies like carrot sticks or bell pepper slices are a great crunchy alternative.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 1417mg | Potassium: 1000mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1818IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 3mg
