3 Layer Mexican Party Dip Recipe

Spice up your next party with this irresistible 3-Layer Mexican Party Dip! Served warm or at room temperature, this crowd-pleasing recipe is incredibly easy to make and disappears fast. Get ready for rave reviews – it's the perfect complement to tortilla chips, and is sure to be a fiesta favorite! (Originally from Parade Magazine)

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 183.2 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 3 Layer Mexican Party Dip

  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 1/2 cups guacamole
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • Component of 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • Component of 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • Component of 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • Components of 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (as used in recipe)
  • 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions, for garnish (recipe specifies 1/2 cup chopped red onion)
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno peppers (optional)
  • Tortilla chips, for serving (quantity as desired)

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How to Make 3 Layer Mexican Party Dip

  1. In a large, shallow serving dish, spread the warmed refried beans evenly across the bottom.
  2. Carefully spread the prepared guacamole on top of the bean layer.
  3. Dollop or spread the sour cream over the guacamole layer.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the sour cream.
  5. Garnish with the chopped tomatoes, red onions, and jalapeños (if using).
  6. Serve immediately or chill for later. The dip is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
  7. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

37g

Carbs

3g