Halloween 7-Layer Dip
Put some fun in your Halloween party with this tasty 7-layer dip, featuring layers of beans, guacamole, and a spooky sour cream spiderweb!
Servings: 16
Calories: 252kcal
Equipment
- 10-inch square glass dish (can also use a round pie plate)
- measuring cups and spoons
- serving spoons
Ingredients
- 16 ounce can refried beans
- 16 ounces guacamole, premade (I buy it in the deli at my supermarket)
- 16 ounces sour cream (divided)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 ounce)
- 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- ½ cup green onions (diced)
- 3.8 ounce can black olives, sliced (drained)
Decorations
- plastic spiders, non-edible (remove before serving)
Dippers
- tortilla chips, veggie sticks like carrots, celery and sweet peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Spread refried beans evenly in the bottom of a 10-inch square serving dish or round pie plate.16 ounce can refried beans
- Spread guacamole on top of the refried beans.16 ounces guacamole, premade
- Mix 12 ounces of sour cream with taco seasoning and spread over the guacamole layer, reserving 4 ounces of sour cream for drawing the spiderweb. Make sure the guacamole is covered completely by the sour cream mixture.16 ounces sour cream, 1 packet taco seasoning
- Sprinkle finely shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sour cream mixture. (I pulsed the cheddar in a food processor, but you can purchase pre-shredded cheese for faster prep.)16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- Make a small border of sliced tomatoes, green onions and black olives around the bottom 2 edges of the dish. (If using a round plate, create a border in a circle.)1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup green onions, 3.8 ounce can black olives, sliced
- Place reserved sour cream in a piping bag or plastic bag with the corner snipped off and pipe a spiderweb design over the cheese. (See photos below for visual directions on how to draw it starting with 2 intersecting crosses.)
- Place plastic spiders on the spiderweb, wrap tightly with saran wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Test your spiderweb drawing on a paper plate before creating it on your dip.
- Be sure to remove the plastic spiders before serving to avoid a choking hazard.
- Cover leftovers tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days. The guacamole may darken slightly, but the flavors will still be delicious.
- If you keep everything in an airtight container, the guac will last longer.
- Avoid freezing, as dairy and guacamole don’t thaw well.
- For best results, use a condiment container when drawing the spider web for more control.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 811IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 1mg