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a bowl of five layer bean dip with chips, limes, green onion, jalepenos, etc scattered around it
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5 Layer Bean Dip

This easy 5 Layer Bean Dip has all of your favorite Mexican dips in one bite! Scoop up a mouthful of refried beans, guacamole, salsa, and zesty sour cream with a crunchy tortilla chip, or smear it all onto a tortilla for a yummy wrap. This dip makes the perfect appetizer for your next party, whether it’s margarita night, the Superbowl, or just a night in with friends - you can’t go wrong with all of these layers!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword 5 layer dip with salsa, Easy 5 layer bean dip
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Author Elizabeth Van Lierde

Ingredients

Bean layer:

  • 1 - 15 oz Can Refried Beans 
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Guacamole layer:

  • 2 Avocados peeled and diced
  • ½ red onion finely diced (reserve 2 tbsp for fresh layer)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Juice of half a lime 
  • ½ tsp kosher salt 
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Zesty Sour Cream Layer:

  • 1 12 oz container sour cream
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning 
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Cheese layer:

  • 2 cups freshly grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese 
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Fresh layer:

  • 1 tomato diced or ½ cup red salsa
  • Cilantro chopped 
  • 2 green onions diced
  • 1 jalapeno thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Spread the refried beans evenly onto the bottom of a square 9x9 inch dish small serving bowl. 
  • In a small bowl mash together the avocados with a fork, and add ½ diced red onion (reserving 2 tbsp for the top), garlic powder, lime juice, and kosher salt. Mash together until guacamole is smooth. Taste test for salt and spread over the layer of beans. 
  • In a small bowl or sour cream container, mix together with 1 tbsp of your favorite taco seasoning. Spread over the top of the guacamole. 
  • Freshly grate the cheddar cheese and add to the top of the sour cream. 
  • Top the top with fresh toppings. Add an even layer of tomato dice or red salsa, cilantro, green onions, and jalapeno. Serve immediately or wrap with plastic wrap and serve within 6-8 hours.

Notes

Make Ahead and Storage: 
This bean dip is most delicious when it’s cooled, so you can easily make this a few hours ahead of time, cover it in plastic wrap, and pull it out to serve to your guests when you’re ready for the party to start!
Due to the fresh ingredients, I wouldn’t leave it in the fridge more than 6-8 hours before serving or the moisture will start to change the texture and consistency of the dip. However, if you cover it well it will last for 3-4 days in the fridge for you to snack on if there are leftovers from the party.