Mexican 5-Layer Dip with Guacamole and Sour Cream
Layered dip featuring seasoned refried beans, creamy guacamole, sour cream, shredded Colby Jack cheese, and fresh toppings of tomatoes, black olives, cilantro, and green onions. Served with tortilla chips for dipping. Assemble in a glass dish or trifle bowl for presentation.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Colby Jack cheese, shreddedcheddar or Monterey Jack1:1dairycheese
Similar melt and flavor profile
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- grape tomatoes, chopped
- cilantro, chopped(optional)
- guacamole, pre-made or homemadehomemade guacamole1:1
Control ripeness and freshness
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 packet low-sodium taco seasoning
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1 can sliced black olives, drained
Instructions
- 1
Mix refried beans with half the taco seasoning packet
- 2
Mix one quarter of the taco seasoning packet with sour cream and set aside
- 3
Spread seasoned refried bean mixture on the bottom of a glass dish or trifle bowl, ensuring coverage to edges and corners
- 4
Spread guacamole evenly over the beans
- 5
Carefully layer sour cream mixture over guacamole without mixing
- 6
Cover with shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 7
Top with tomatoes, black olives, cilantro, and green onions
- 8
Serve with tortilla chips
Tips
Spreading each layer to the edges and corners prevents dry spots
Keep layers distinct by spreading carefully rather than stirring
Adjust vegetable toppings based on crowd size
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Add fresh toppings just before serving to prevent sogginess.
Prepare all layers except fresh toppings up to 1 day ahead. Add tomatoes, olives, cilantro, and green onions just before serving.
Transfer to serving bowl or keep in original glass dish. Serve with tortilla chips, warm or chilled.
Common Mistakes
Mix layers gently when spreading sour cream to avoid breaking the guacamole layer
Add fresh toppings just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Similar melt and flavor profile
General Alternatives
Control ripeness and freshness