Description
Celebrate any patriotic holiday with a fun and festive twist on a party classic—this Patriotic 7 Layer Taco Dip! Packed with bold Mexican flavors and designed with a red, white, and blue theme, this crowd-pleasing appetizer is both delicious and visually stunning. Perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or any occasion where you want your food to show some national pride.
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Ingredients
For the Layers:
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1 can (16 oz) refried beans
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1 packet taco seasoning
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1 cup sour cream
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1 cup guacamole
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1 cup salsa (chunky style works best)
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1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
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1 cup chopped tomatoes
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¼ cup sliced black olives
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2 tbsp chopped green onions
For the Patriotic Decoration:
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1 cup sour cream (for flag stripes and background)
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¼ cup finely chopped tomatoes (red stripes)
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¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (white stripes)
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¼ cup black beans or chopped black olives (stars)
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¼ cup blue corn tortilla chips, crushed (blue field)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Bean Base
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In a small bowl, mix the refried beans with the taco seasoning until well blended.
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Spread this mixture evenly at the bottom of your serving dish.
Step 2: Add the Creamy Layers
3. Layer guacamole over the beans, smoothing with a spatula.
4. Next, spread sour cream evenly over the guacamole.
5. Top with salsa, spreading gently to avoid mixing the layers.
Step 3: Top with Cheese & Toppings
6. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly across the salsa layer.
7. Add chopped tomatoes, black olives, and green onions over the cheese.
Step 4: Decorate with a Patriotic Twist
8. Carefully pipe extra sour cream into horizontal stripes across the top half of the dip.
9. Use finely chopped tomatoes for the red stripes and Monterey Jack cheese for the white stripes.
10. In the upper left corner, create a blue square using crushed blue tortilla chips.
11. Add black beans or small olive pieces as stars in the blue section.
Step 5: Chill and Serve
12. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
13. Serve with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or pita crisps.
Notes
Use a Clear Dish – Lets the layers show and adds to the presentation.
Chill Before Serving – Helps the layers hold their shape.
Dry Ingredients – Pat tomatoes and salsa with a paper towel to reduce wateriness.
Pipe with Control – Use a small sandwich bag with the corner snipped to pipe stripes.
Plan the Flag – Sketch a quick guide or mark the sections before piping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes