Mexican-Inspired 9-Layer Dip Recipe

Up close photo of layers of chopped veggies and refried beans for Mexican dip.

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Mexican-Inspired 9-Layer Dip Recipe

Make this Mexican-inspired 9-layer dip recipe with simple ingredients for a savory, vegetarian appetizer or snack that’s ready in minutes!

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Snack, Vegetarian

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 217kcal

Author: Sammi Ricke

Cost: $12.00

Equipment

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce cans) refried beans
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, divided
2 avocados, sliced thinly
1 cup sour cream
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon ground chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 1/2 cups Salsa
1 (3.8 ounce can) sliced black olives, divided
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup freshly diced tomato
1/4 cup chopped green onion
tortilla chips, bell pepper dippers, carrot sticks

Instructions

Spread refried beans in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
2 (15 ounce cans) refried beans
Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top of the refried beans, Then layer sliced avocado on top of the cheese.
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, divided, 2 avocados, sliced thinly
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the sour cream, Greek yogurt, chili powder, cumin, and lime juice. Mix until combined. Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the avocado layer.
1 cup sour cream, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon ground chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon lime juice
Pour the salsa over the sour cream mixture and spread evenly. Top with half the sliced olives.
1 1/2 cups Salsa, 1 (3.8 ounce can) sliced black olives, divided
Then top with the shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes.
1 cup shredded lettuce, 1 cup freshly diced tomato
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese, extra olives, and green onion on top.
1/4 cup chopped green onion
Serve with tortilla chips, carrots, and bell pepper slices.
tortilla chips, bell pepper dippers, carrot sticks
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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Notes

Ingredient Tips - Use whatever shredded cheese you prefer. We usually use a Colby blend or sharp cheddar. Use a spicy salsa if you can handle the heat. Add or substitute your favorite Mexican flavors or foods in this dip. You can't go wrong!

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