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Square up close view of seven layer dip cups focused in one one cup to see the layers topped with a chip with more cups in the background.
Recipe

Individual Taco Dip Cups (7 Layer Dip Cups)


Author Kristy Richardson
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
These individual taco dip cups are an easy party appetizer layered with beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and salsa. Everyone gets their own cup, so no double dipping and no mess.

Equipment

Ingredients  

For The Refried Bean Layer

  • 16 ounces refried beans canned, about 2 cups.
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 medium lime about a tablespoon
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning divided

For The Sour Cream Layer

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

Toppings For Other Layers

  • 1 ½ cups guacamole
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced, for garnish, optional
  • ⅓ cup black olives sliced, for garnish, optional

Instructions

Making The Bean Layer

  • In a large bowl add refried beans, four ounces of softened cream cheese, lime juice and one tablespoon of taco seasoning. Blend with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth, then set to the side.
    16 ounces refried beans, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 medium lime, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

Making The Sour Cream Layer

  • In a second separate bowl, add four ounces of cream cheese and beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Add the sour cream and one tablespoon of taco seasoning, then blend with the cream cheese with clean beaters and an electric mixer until smooth, then set to the side.
    4 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

Layer All The Taco Dip Layers Into Cups

  • Place all of the plastic cups on the counter. Each cup is layered just like a classic taco dip, starting with beans and building up from there. Divide the bean mixture evenly between the cups to make the first layer. Add a layer of guacamole, then the cream cheese mixture on top.
    1 ½ cups guacamole
  • Add about two tablespoons of salsa to each cup, then top each cup with shredded cheese.
    1 cup salsa, 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • Place chopped tomatoes, green onions and olives on top as desired, then serve immediately with tortilla chips. You can also chill the dip cups in the refrigerator until ready to serve, then enjoy! I recommend setting out small spoons since these can get a little messy.
    ½ cup cherry tomatoes, 1 green onion, ⅓ cup black olives

Notes

If you aren't serving the cups right away or they will be sitting out for a while, squeeze the other half of the lime (about a tablespoon of juice) into the guacamole. This will help keep the guacamole from becoming brown.
If you aren't serving right away, don't put any chips in the dip. The chips will become soggy if left too long in the dip.
You can use a smaller cup and have smaller portions of this seven-layer dip, just make sure the chips fit inside the cup.
This recipe can also be served family style. Make the layers and then let guests assemble their own with the toppings they prefer. I usually include a little extra of the ingredients when I serve
Nutrition information is an estimate and does not include chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 872mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1116IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 1mg
Found on: onmykidsplate.com/individual-seven-layer-dip-cups/