Super Bowl Seven Layer Taco (Printable)
Festive Tex-Mex layers with creamy, avocado, salsa, cheese, and veggies served chilled with chips.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups refried beans (canned or homemade)
02 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
→ Creamy Layer
03 - 1½ cups sour cream
04 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
→ Guacamole Layer
05 - 2 large ripe avocados
06 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
07 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Salsa Layer
08 - 1 cup chunky tomato salsa
→ Cheese Layer
09 - 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
→ Vegetable Toppings
10 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
11 - ¾ cup diced tomatoes
12 - ¼ cup sliced black olives
13 - ¼ cup sliced green onions
→ For Serving
14 - 14 oz tortilla chips
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine refried beans with taco seasoning in a medium bowl until thoroughly incorporated. Spread the seasoned beans evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass dish or large serving platter.
02 - Whisk sour cream and softened cream cheese together in a separate bowl until completely smooth and no lumps remain. Gently spread this mixture over the bean layer, being careful not to disturb the base.
03 - Halve and pit the avocados, scooping the flesh into a small bowl. Mash with lime juice and salt using a fork until mostly smooth but retaining some texture for creaminess. Spread this layer evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
04 - Carefully spoon chunky salsa over the guacamole, spreading gently to cover the entire surface while avoiding mixing with the underlying layers.
05 - Distribute shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese uniformly over the salsa layer, ensuring complete coverage.
06 - Layer shredded lettuce evenly across the cheese, followed by diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and green onions distributed decoratively over the surface.
07 - Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together. Serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Its that rare party appetizer that actually tastes better after sitting out for an hour, giving you permission to relax and enjoy your own gathering
- Every layer brings something different—creamy, tangy, fresh, salty—so each chip feels like eating a complete taco in one bite
02 -
- Chill the assembled dip for at least an hour before serving—this rest period lets all the flavors hang out and get friendly with each other
- A glass dish is non-negotiable if you want those beautiful layered stripes visible from the side, which is basically half the fun
03 -
- Sprinkle a tiny pinch of salt over each layer as you build it—even the ones you wouldn't think need it—because this brings out every ingredient's best self
- If you're transporting this, carry each component in separate containers and assemble on site to preserve those picture-perfect layers