Spiderweb Seven-Layer Dip
A classic seven layer taco dip with refried beans, sourcream, guacamole, salsa, cheese, and olives, topped with a sour cream spiderwebfor Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Bean layer
- 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
Cream layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
Middle layers
- 2 cups guacamole
- 1 cup thick, chunky salsa, drained
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Toppings
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- 1 medium tomato, diced and well drained
- 3 green onions, sliced
Spiderweb
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 to 2 tsp milk, if needed for pipingconsistency
Instructions
- Mix the refried beans with taco seasoning and spread evenly in the bottom of a wide, shallow dish.
- Blend the softened cream cheese with sour cream and taco seasoning, then spread over the bean layer.
- Spread the guacamole in an even layer over the cream cheese mixture.
- Drain the salsa well, then spread it over the guacamole layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the salsa.
- Scatter the olives and drained diced tomato over the cheese.
- Add a light layer of sliced green onion.
- Spoon the sour cream for the spiderweb into a piping bag, then pipe a dot in the center of the dip followed by concentric rings spaced about half an inch apart.
- Drag a toothpick from the center outward through the rings, spacing the lines evenly around the circle, using a light touch to keep the lines clean.
- Serve immediately with sturdy tortilla chips.
Notes
Build the dip through step 7 up to a day ahead and refrigerate covered. Wait to add the spiderweb until within thirty minutes of serving so the design stays sharp.