Halloween is right around the corner and that means it's time to start thinking about what costumes you want to wear, what parties you want to go to, and most importantly, what snacks you want to eat!
This year, why not try something a little different and make a Halloween 7 layer dip?
For more amazing Halloween Party treats see our Mummy Brownies, Mummy Pigs in a Blanket, Halloween Snack Mix, Monster Cookie Truffles, and Reeses Peanut Butter Cookies. Your party guest will have a spooky time at your Halloween table!
Why you will love this recipe
This spooky 7 layer dip is always a hit at parties and it's really easy to make. All you need is some ground beef, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, olives, and jalapeños. So get ready to celebrate Halloween in style with this delicious dip!
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- How to make a Halloween 7 Layer Dip
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Ingredients
Prepare the ground beef ahead of time if you are using it. Drain it well and refrigerate it. Before adding it to the 7 layer dip, break it up into small pieces.
You can also buy your Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, and refried beans already made, saving you tons of time!
- Ground beef, previously cooked.
- Refried beans (get the 15 oz size can)
- Pico de Gallo or Salsa
- Mexican Blend shredded cheese
- Salsa Verde or a small can of chopped Hatch chilies
- Guacamole
- Sour Cream or Mexican White Sauce
- Plastic Spider from Amazon (optional)
- Minced green onion (scallions)
- Diced fresh tomato
- Slice black olives
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to make a Halloween 7 Layer Dip
Use our 7 layers or choose your own. If you are vegetarian, use either the Impossible meat, or none at all! Shredded Pepper Jack cheese is also a great alternative to the three blend Mexican blend of shredded cheese.
Step 1. Beans and Meat Layers
Open and spread refried beans out on the 10" quiche dish. Aim for about ¼" deep layer, max.
Scatter the cooked ground beef over the refried beans. Press it in so that it meshes with the refried beans layer.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 2. Pico de Gallo and Cheese Layers
Make a thin layer of the Pico de Gallo, or any salsa. Spread it out smooth.
Next, scatter some shredded cheese over the Pico de Gallo layer.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 3. Verde Salsa and Guacamole Layers
Spoon the Salsa Verde (or minced hatch chilies) over the cheese, smoothing out the layer.
Add dollops of Guacamole on top. Gently blend the dollops out thinner and smooth out the layer.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 4. Sour Cream and Garnish Layers
Add the sour cream or the Mexican White sauce into a piping bag. Pipe lines across the quiche dish, then make curved lines to make the spider web.
Last, use the diced tomatoes, sliced olives, minced green scallion onions, and a little grated cheese to garnish the edges. Place the spider in the middle, and serve!
Serving Suggestions
Serve this Halloween 7 Layer Dip with tortillas and or pair it up with our Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Sweet and Sour 'Bat' Wings for a savory Halloween Party menu or buffet spread.
For more amazing Halloween Party treats see our Mummy Brownies, Mummy Pigs in a Blanket, Halloween Snack Mix, Monster Cookie Truffles, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cookies. Your party guest will have a spooky time at your Halloween table!
Variations
If this dip is not intended for Halloween, just spread the sour cream out as a solid layer, or use our Mexican White Sauce for your top layer. Additionally, you can go meatless and skip the ground beef layer.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Stone bakeware takes longer to heat up than metal pans, and also retain heat for longer, which could make the recipe more watery, or burnt on the outsides.
Storage
You will have limited shelf life on any leftover. Instead of trying to store it in the refrigerator, have a taco night or make a quick taco salad with the leftovers. If you to save the dip in the refrigerator, cover it and serve it with fresh tortilla chips.
Tips for Success
- Make ahead of time and chill before serving.
Frequently asked questions
This 7 layer dip does not really freeze well. Just store the leftovers in the fridge and use it to make a taco salad.
Food safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Halloween 7 Layer Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cooked ground beef optional
- 15 oz can Refried beans
- 16 oz Pico de Gallo or Salsa
- 8 oz Mexican Blend grated cheese
- 4 oz Salsa Verde or small can of Hatch Chilies
- 16 oz Guacamole
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 Roma tomato, chopped
- 2 oz can sliced black olives
- 3 green scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Spread the refried beans on the bottom of the quiche dish. Sprinkle a thin layer of the cooked ground beef.15 oz can Refried beans, 8 oz cooked ground beef
- Add a thin layer of Pico de Gallo, then top with a layer of grated Mexican blend shredded cheese.16 oz Pico de Gallo, 8 oz Mexican Blend grated cheese
- Spread some Salsa Verde, or chopped Hatch chilies (from a can) over the cheese layer. Dollop some Guacamole on top and gently spread and even it out into a layer.4 oz Salsa Verde, 16 oz Guacamole
- Put your sour cream into a piping bag, or a ziploc bag with the corner snipped. Pipe lines across the surface of the guacamole. Then, pipe curved lines connecting them so it looks like a spider web.1 cup sour cream
- Use the diced tomato, sliced green onion, sliced black olives, and shredded cheese to make a garnish around the edge of the quiche dish. Place the plastic spider in the middle.1 Roma tomato, chopped, 2 oz can sliced black olives, 3 green scallions, sliced
- Chill until ready to serve with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Make ahead of time and chill before serving.
Nutrition
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