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Seven Layer Dip

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson PHOTO BY: bizzymomma

"Perk up this classic dish with fresh lime juice and homemade guacamole."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 8 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans (traditional variety)
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice for avocado layer
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt
  • 3 avocados, halved, pitted, flesh spooned out
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup salsa (drain to equal 1 cup if salsa is especially runny)
  • 3/4 cup sliced canned black olives, drained
  • 1 cup grated pepper Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup thin sliced scallion greens, green part only

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix beans, chiles, 1 Tb. of lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. In a second small bowl, mash avocados with a fork; stir in remaining 2 Tbs. lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to make guacamole. In a third small bowl, mix sour cream and mayonnaise.
  2. Spread bean mixture, then guacamole, then sour cream mixture, and finally salsa over the bottom of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or similar size pan. Sprinkle with olives, then cheese. (Dip can be covered and refrigerated up to 2 days) To serve, sprinkle with green onions.

FOOTNOTES

  • If you can't find or don't want to use fresh avocados, substitute 16 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) of prepared guacamole, seasoned generously with fresh lime juice.
  • This recipe was originally featured in the USA WEEKEND article Super Dips on January 29, 2006.
  • Find the Perfect Recipe from Pam Anderson.
  • Pam Anderson is the author of four cookbooks, including her latest, Perfect Recipes for Having People Over.
  • Copyright 2006 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2006 by geebow
Very good...I loved the green chilis and spices in the beans. Next time I will use more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by Derek's Girlfriend
I did not have Lime juice like I thought I had. So I ended up making this without lime. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by Kim
This is always a big hit! Instead of using the salsa, I substituted the salsa with a few diced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by chloenavasmommy
This is a great recipe, I love the idea of adding the adding lime juice & spices to the beans.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by Tracey
This recipe is a hit everywhere I go! I made it for a baby shower and just friends coming... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by Carrie
You have made me a hero several times over. Sorry I took so long to say so. Thank you so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2007 by alh.ekh.mkh.
I MADE THIS FOR SUPERBOWL XLI AND EVERYONE LOVED IT!! GREAT RECIPE! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2007 by JENNIFER72_00
This was really good but to cut down on some of the fat, I used low fat sour cream and left... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by TARENELLA
Made it for a BBQ yesterday and literally every single person there complimented me on it.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by JenP
Excellent! Although I made some modifications. In the bean layer, I left out the peppers, and... MORE