Name: 5-Layer Bean Dip Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican

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January 29, 2026

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. Serve it with crispy tortilla chips and watch as your guests devour every delicious bite. Whether you're hosting a party or simply enjoying a casual gathering, this Layer Mexican Dip is the perfect addition to your menu.

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5-Layer Bean Dip Recipe

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WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Set out an 8 x 8-inch square or a 9x 1-inch pie plate.

Mix the sour cream and taco season in a medium bowl until the filling is combined.

For the first layer, in the bottom of the pan, spread the bean mixture in an even layer. The bean layer comes first because it is the most stuff making it difficult to spread over the softer layers of the guacamole and salsa.

Next, add the guacamole and spread it into a smooth, even layer.

Drain off any excess liquid from the salsa before adding an even thin layer over the guacamole.

Sour cream is the next layer. Use a spoon to add dollops of sour cream all over the top of the salsa and then gently spread it out. This is the easiest way to get the sour cream in an even layer without messing up the other layers.

Finally, sprinkle cheese over the layer of sour cream.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill Layer Technique 🧊
Refrigerate each layer for 15-20 minutes between applications to help layers set and prevent mixing, creating crisp, distinct flavor boundaries.
Temperature-Perfect Cheese 🧀
Let cheese come to room temperature before sprinkling to ensure maximum meltability and even coverage across the dip's surface.
Flavor Depth Hack 🌶️
Toast your taco seasoning in a dry pan for 30-45 seconds before mixing to intensify its aromatics and unlock deeper, more complex flavor notes.
Texture Balance Trick 🥑
When preparing guacamole layer, leave some avocado chunks for textural variation instead of completely smooth mashing.
Strategic Layering Technique 📏
Use the back of a large spoon to gently spread each layer, creating smooth, even boundaries without disturbing previous layers.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.