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Individual Seven Layer Dip Cups

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Everything you love about Seven Layer Dip assembled in individual-sized servings. These 7 layer dip cups make the perfect party appetizer!
Individual Seven Layer Dip Cups

Seven Layer Dip

I love Seven Layer Dip and when I found this cute idea for making individual serving-sized cups, I couldn’t wait to try it! Who wouldn’t love a little cup full of delicious dip?

Homemade vs. Premade ingredients

If you are short on time, purchase pre-made salsa, pre-made guacamole, and canned refried beans at the store.

However, if you have the time, I would highly recommend making our Homemade Refried Beans, Easy Guacamole, and Homemade Salsa.

Watch how to assemble 7 layer dip cups here:


Can You make these cups ahead of time?

Because of the fresh ingredients used in these cups, I wouldn’t recommend making them more than 1 day in advance.

The guacamole will start to change colors and the liquid with the salsa will start to mix with the sour cream and it becomes harder to see the individual layers.

This recipe is part of our 55 of the Best Appetizers for Christmas Potluck (Favorite Party Foods)

How to easily fill the seven layer dip cups

  • One tip that I have learned over the years is to put the refried beans, guacamole, and sour cream in large resealable bags (each ingredients in their own bag).
  • Cut the tip off one of the corners of the bag.
  • Pipe the beans, guacamole, or sour cream into the cup!

It is so much easier and leaves you without a big mess of trying to scoop some into each cup.

What to dip in the Seven Layer Dip:

  • Tortilla chips
  • “Scoop” tortilla chips
  • Crackers
  • Carrot sticks
  • Celery sticks
  • Cucumbers
  • Any vegetable that can be used for dipping

You can also serve these cups with little spoons so that your guests can enjoy every last bite! (Sometimes chips make it hard to reach down to the bottom of the cup)

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Last minute tips to know:

  • To make canned refried beans extra cream, add in some milk or sour cream.
  • Use cups that are short and wide, which will make it easier for dipping chips.
  • If the salsa that you are using is really runny, drain the extra liquid before adding to the cups.

Other delicious appetizer dips to try:

Individual Seven Layer Dip Cups

Everything you love about Seven Layer Dip assembled in individual-sized servings. These 7 layer dip cups make the perfect party appetizer!
Serving8
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans, (or make these delicious homemade refried beans)
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 2 cups guacamole, (or make this easy homemade guacamole)
  • 8 ounces sour cream, (I used fat free)
  • 2 cups salsa, or pico de gallo (or make this homemade salsa)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tomatoes, diced (I used roma tomatoes)
  • ½ bunch green onions, sliced
  • 1 (2.25 oz) can sliced olives, drained
  • tortilla chips, for dipping

Equipment

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl mix taco seasoning with refried beans. For a different and yummy taste, mix your taco seasoning with your sour cream layer.
  2. Layer the dip in each cup. I found that using a small cereal spoon worked best for me as a spread each layer in the cup. Here is the order I did: beans/taco seasoning mix, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, tomatoes, olives, and green onions.
  3. Store in the refrigerator until serving and serve with chips.
  4. I was able to make about 12 cups of dip. They were a huge hit!
  5. If you wanted to, you could use the same amount of ingredients and spread it out in a 9x11" pan to make one large seven layer dip. 🙂 It will still taste amazing!

Nutrition

Calories: 293 kcal · Carbohydrates: 21 g · Protein: 9 g · Fat: 21 g · Saturated Fat: 8 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g · Cholesterol: 30 mg · Sodium: 1364 mg · Potassium: 622 mg · Fiber: 9 g · Sugar: 7 g · Vitamin A: 1478 IU · Vitamin C: 14 mg · Calcium: 187 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Course: Appetizer
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Published: August 1, 2018Updated: December 17, 2022

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Questions & Reviews

  1. Kerri Lynne says:
    This is such a great idea! I love adding beans to my dip but my boyfriend hates it, so problem solved! Plus, you could have some that are spicy with jalapenos and some regular...endless possibilities :)
  2. Aleisha McD says:
    Aw, honey! This is great!! And thanks for the shout out! Ha ha! It ALWAYS boosts my buzz! Hahaha!!!
  3. Jennie Larsen says:
    HELLO CUTE SISTERS- YOU ALL are so talented, and in Today's Saturday Spotlight Talent Show over on Craft-O-Maniac. winks, jen
  4. cookerlady9 says:
    This such a good idea. I love 7 layer dip but they get so messy and unappealing after awhile. It also solves another pet peeve of mine - double dipping!
  5. Al Shaffer says:
    This is so genius. I love doing seven layer bean dip and my family goes crazy about it. Having it in individual cups would be a lot easier to do. This is so cool! Thank you!
    Al @ Shaffer-sisters.blogspot.com
  6. Mylyn Roleda says:
    two thumbs up!
  7. The Mandatory Mooch says:
    On today's Celebration Sundays I've collected an amazing group of 20 Cinco de Mayo recipes. This is one of them!! Don't miss it!! Thanks, Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch http://mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2013/04/celebration-sundays-cinco-de-mayo.html
  8. Vicki says:
    Just wondering how far in advance can you make these cups?
  9. Cyd says:
    Maybe just a few hours. The guacamole will darken after a few hours.
  10. Gabby says:
    how do you make the layers look good?? made it the other day and it tasted delicious, but was a bit messy lookin' ... thanks!
  11. Lorraine says:
    Want to make 50 for a lunch time party. If I use store bought guacamole can I make them the night before and just put the layers together up to the cheese layer??? Then I can add the tomatoes & olives & scallions the morning of the party.
  12. Cyd says:
    We use store bought guacamole sometimes and after a while it also darkens. It doesn't darken as fast as homemade guac. I can see where you would need to make them the night before if you are making 50!! You are impressive. I'm thinking that having the guacamole between layers will help slow down the darkening too. I hope this helps. We haven't made it the night before, just like 4 hours before eating. Let us know how it all turns out. I think you will be ok. Cyd (mom of the Six Sisters)
  13. Sabrina B says:
    love the individual, no hassle, servings with this, great idea! thank you for this!
  14. Dolly says:
    LOVE this idea. I'll be making it for our Bunko Babes. (12. One of them uses fingers. Yuck) This will eliminate this problem.
  15. Cyd Adamson says:
    Great Dip for Bunko! Tell your Bunko Babes the Six Sisters say Hello!!!
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