Halloween 7 Layer Taco Dip Recipe (2024)

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Easy Spooky Halloween 7 Layer Taco Dip recipeis the perfect holiday appetizer. Add the spooky spider web for the holiday, or keep it smooth for year round enjoyment!

Love Tacos? Try my favorite Baked Tacos recipe and Beef Taco Skillet. Both easy and fan favorites.

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Halloween Party Food

Halloween week continues today with this easy 7 Layer Taco Dip recipe. You may see the picture and think, “easy? I’m no decorator.”

Well guess what? Neither am I! I promise if I can do this, so can you. And, the best part is, from start to finish, you’ll be ready to eat this dip in 15 minutes!

October is the one month of the year that just speeds by us. Packed with football games and Halloween parties, the weekends are always busy.

This Taco Dip recipe is the ideal snack to bring to game day potlucks and Halloween parties. Everyone loves the delicious layers, and you’ll look like a rock star when you add the spider web to the top!

Step by Step Instructions

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First. Choose your dish. I used a 9.25-inch pie plate made for deep dish pies! You could also use a square or round baking dish, a large platter, or a medium bowl. You decide!

Layer 1.

Make your base layer of cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning mix. In a small bowl mix these ingredients until smooth and spread the sour cream mixture on the bottom of your dish*this is really pretty in a small trifle bowl too.

Layer 2.

One of the best parts of this easy 7 Layer Dip recipe is that you can customize the layers to your liking. For instance, my next layer was ground beef with taco seasoning. If you prefer, you can use refried beans instead (or ground turkey!). Choose what you love!

Layer 3 is a can of diced green chilies. Spread over your meat (or beans)!

Layer 4.

Next, add your favorite salsa. I used a Peach Mango Jalapeno Salsa. Thick and Chunky is best in my opinion. It helps keep the layers from getting too watered down! My homemade avocado salsa would be perfect here!

Layer 5. Add some shredded cheese!

Layer 6. guacamole. Make it fresh or buy it made. You’ll need about a cup (or more)! Spread this layer super smooth if possible.Make sure you have lime juice in your guacamole, it adds so much flavor and zing!

Layer 7. Sour Cream.

If it’s not Halloween, just spread this over the top and serve. If you want to make the spider web it’s super easy. Put about 1 cup of sour cream in a ziploc bag. Snip off the corner and make the web. Start by making your lines. The connect the lines by making the web.

Finishing Touches. Once this is done, you can add the finishing touch. I put a little diced tomato, green onion, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, and black olives around the edges.

Add some fake spiders to the web and serve with tortilla chips! (you can even attempt to make a spider out of the black olives)

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Make this 7 layer taco dip the night before! To cover, use the fake spiders (or toothpicks) around the pie plate to keep the plastic wrap from touching. The guacamole may discolor slightly by day 2.

Enjoy this Healthy Taco Dip alternative if you’re interested! Need a Christmas Taco Dip idea? I’ve got you covered with this Festive Christmas Wreath Layered Taco Dip recipe!

But now, let’s get back to this 7 Layer Taco Dip recipe and Halloween!

Halloween Party recipe ideas:

Frankenstein Mint Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats. Make a perfect rice krispie treat even better by adding mint, chocolate, and festive Halloween design! You can even make spider rice krispie treats and mummy rice krispies with homemade or store bought rice krispie treats!

Don’t forget dinner! These Bloody Rats and Bones are creepy, but delicious. Perfect glazed meatloaf is the star recipe served with a side of garlic bread “bones.”

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Recipe FAQs

Can I make 7 layer taco dip without meat?

Yes! Keep this 7 layer taco dip vegetarian and just add a layer of refried beans or black beans instead of the meat.

Can 7 layer taco dip be made in advance?

Yes! Prepare this dip the night before. Just made sure the guacamole layer is completely covered so no air touches it and makes it brown.

How long does 7 layer dip last in the fridge?

I would enjoy 7 layer dip within 3 days. After that time it will become runny and the guacamole will have browned.

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7 Layer Taco Dip

4.72 from 52 votes

By: Aimee

7 Layer Taco Dip is the perfect game day appetizer. Give it a twist for Halloween by adding a spooky web!

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 packages taco seasoning divided
  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 16 sour cream divided
  • 1 can green chilies 4 ounce
  • 1 jar thick and chunky salsa 15 ounce
  • 1 ¼ cup shredded taco cheese divided
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 roma tomato diced
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons sliced black olives

Instructions

  • Choose your dish. I used a 9.25-inch pie plate made for deep dish pies! You could also use a square or round baking dish, a large platter, or a bowl. You decide!

  • Layer 1: Blend cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream and 1 package taco seasoning until smooth. Spread in bottom of pie plate.

  • Layer 2: Meat or Beans. Brown your ground beef in a medium skillet over high heat until all the pink is out. Drain meat and add 1 package taco seasoning (no water needed). Spread meat over the first layer. If you prefer, use a can of refried beans instead of meat.

  • Layer 3: Spread diced green chilies over meat layer (no need to drain).

  • Layer 4: Salsa. Use a thick and chunky salsa and spread over green chilies.

  • Layer 5: Shredded cheese. Add about 1 cup of shredded cheese sprinkled over the top of the salsa.

  • Layer 6: Guacamole. Spread 1 cup of either homemade guacamole or already prepared guacamole over the salsa.

  • Layer 7: Sour Cream. Spread 1 cup of sour cream over the top of the guacamole. If making the spider web, skip spreading it, and instead put the cup of sour cream in a ziploc bag. Snip off the corners and pipe over the top of the guacamole. Start by making the lines, then connect them to create a web.

  • Add the finishing touch by sprinkling the diced tomato, green onion, remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheese, and black olives to the edges of the pan. (If not making the web, you can sprinkle this all over the top of the sour cream instead).

  • Add some fake spiders and serve with tortilla chips! ENJOY!

Notes

  • Can be made in a 13×9 or trifle bowl.
  • Prepare this dip the night before. Just made sure the guacamole layer is completely covered so no air touches it and makes it brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 90mg, Sodium: 262mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Mexican

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A fun and festive Halloween 7 Layer taco dip recipe. Delicioius for parties, dinner, or game night!

Halloween 7 Layer Taco Dip Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is 7 layer bean dip made of? ›

What's in 7-layer dip? This party staple truly has everything we could ever want in a dip: refried beans, homemade guacamole, salsa, a sour cream-lime juice-taco seasoning mixture, and shredded cheese. While you can totally use store-bought if you're low on time, we're partial to our guacamole recipe.

What can I do with leftover 7 layer dip? ›

The most obvious choice is a quesadilla; just spread the dip onto a tortilla, mash lots of shredded cheese into the dip, fold, and fry. In fact, any of the seven layers of a seven layer dip will work in a quesadilla, so invite them all.

What is taco dip made of? ›

The creamy base of taco dip is made with cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning. The topping can be any shredded cheese and fresh veggies that you want such as lettuce, tomatoes, olives, peppers, jalapenos, and scallions.

What is bean dip? ›

Urban Dictionary explains a bean dip as to “raise the underboob of a man or woman with your index and second finger,” so we can totally see why things got so awkward so quickly—and why Clay and AD were clearly uncomfortable with the entire situation.

Is bean dip just refried beans? ›

Most varieties are primarily made up of cooked pinto beans with less than 2% each of flavorings like cumin, tomato paste, and lard. Homemade refried beans may include more than one unexpected ingredient, such as lime juice, bacon, or queso fresco, but bean dip can be made with an extensive range of extra ingredients.

Why is it called 7 layer dip? ›

Mainly it is called this because it literally contains 7 different layers. This is an American appetizer based on ingredients typical of Tex-Mex food. The first widely published recipe called it Tex-Mex Dip.

How long does taco dip last in the fridge? ›

Can You Make Taco Dip Ahead of Time? Yes, this taco dip makes a great make-ahead appetizer. Simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Does Sam's sell 7 layer dip? ›

ROJO 7 LAYER DIP 36 OZ - Sam's Club.

Why does my taco dip get watery? ›

If you're using shredded lettuce in your taco dip, make sure to pat it dry with a paper towel to remove any excess water. Using low-fat or fat-free sour cream. Low-fat or fat-free sour cream can release water as it sits, making your taco dip watery. Try using full-fat sour cream instead.

What is the Mexican taco sauce called? ›

Salsa Taquera

Salsa taquera translates to “taco sauce” in Spanish. It's a popular salsa served in many Mexican taco stands or taquerias. The key ingredient in salsa taquera is the chile de arbol. This thin red chili pepper is hotter than a jalapeno and gives the salsa its signature spicy kick.

Is bean dip similar to refried beans? ›

Bean dip is made of cooked (in water) beans which are mashed/pureed but not cooked any further. Refried beans are cooked in water, mashed, and then sauteed in some cooking fat, traditionally lard but now usually oil. Of course you could let them cool and use them for a bean dip.

Is black bean dip the same as refried beans? ›

While they are similar, bean dip often has a softer consistency that is ideal for dipping with chips. Refried beans tend to have a thicker consistency with more texture, depending on how they are prepared.

What is Frito lay bean dip made of? ›

Ingredients. Water, Pinto Beans, Vinegar, Corn Oil, Salt, Maltodextrin (Made from Corn), Dried Onion, Sugar, Jalapeño Peppers, Spice, Chili Pepper, Dried Garlic and Natural Flavors.

What are the ingredients in HEB bean dip? ›

Prepared Pinto Beans (Water, Pinto Beans), Jalapeno Peppers, Green Bell Peppers, Soybean Oil, Vinegar, Salt, Dehydrated Onion, Granulated Garlic, Spices.

What is 5 layer dip made of? ›

Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day? Try this easy recipe for a flavorful and satisfying Layer Mexican Dip. Packed with layers of refried beans, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and topped with a generous sprinkle of cheese, this dip is a guaranteed hit.

What is Mexican bean dip made of? ›

Mix refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning together in a large bowl; fold in jalapeño pepper. Spread mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Are refried beans healthy? ›

As such, all types of refried beans provide plenty of polyphenols. Eating more beans, including refried beans, may help reduce your risk of constipation, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Early research suggests that beans may likewise safeguard against age-related illnesses.

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