This layered bean dip starts with refried beans topped with sour cream, vegetables and shredded cheese for a delicious crowd pleasing appetizer.

Layered Bean Dip

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This layered bean dip was a huge hit with my friends when we had it a few weeks ago.

I had invited a few girls to my parents cabin in upstate New York for the weekend. We love getting away for a couple of days together when we can.

One of them asked if she could make a easy dip for the for the group and of course I said yes. She put together this layered dip in no time at all and it was so incredibly delicious.

The flavors all came together perfectly. It was one of those recipes that is hard to stop eating. Everyone loved it.

As easy as it was to make, I think my favorite part was that it was served cold/room temperature.

I didn’t have to worry about keeping it warm. We all could go right back to eating it after taking a little break.

Bean dips are a great vegatarian option to serve for guests, too. I’ve got a few of those in my family who I know would appreciate this recipe.

I’m so glad she shared this recipe with me so that I could share it with you. I hope you try it, I know you’ll love it just as much and my friends and I did.

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Layered Bean Dip Variations

I like this dip recipe made just the way it is, but here are some ways to change it up if you'd like to

• Spicy- Mix in a spicy taco seasoning packet into the sour cream or add a layer of chopped green chilies. You can also use hot salsa to add some kick.
• Cheese- Feel free to use any kind of cheese that you'd like. Just be sure to shred the cheese yourself. You'll get a way creamier consistency that way.
• Toppings- Add olives, chopped red onion, jalapenos or whatever else you'd like to.
• Layers- Add a layer of guacamole or taco seasoned ground beef to add even more depth of flavor to this dip. Just be sure not to add the taco seasoning to the sour cream if you're adding the taco meat, too.

Other Easy Dip Recipes

If you like super easy dip recipes like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.

• Cheesy refried bean dip
• Pepperoni pizza dip
• 3 ingredient chili dip
• Cheesy beef queso

Layered bean dip ingredients

• Refried beans
• Sour cream
• Taco Seasoning Packet
• Shredded lettuce
• Hand shredded cheddar cheese
• Diced tomatoes

Instructions

First, using the back of a spoon, spread the can of refried beans down onto the bottom of a serving dish.

Now, mix together the sour cream and taco seasoning packet.

Next, spread it evenly over the refried bean layer.

Then, evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of sour cream layer.

Next, add the shredded lettuce layer to the top of the cheese.

Finally, add the diced tomatoes to the top and serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!