7 Layer Dip Cups
Need a fun and easy appetizer recipe? Try this fun riff on the good old classic 7 layer dip with these 7 Layer Dip Cups. They’re the perfect little recipe to make when someone asks you to “bring something to share” they’re perfect for a potluck or party.
By serving the dip in individual cups, everyone gets their own portion—no double-dipping worries here! They’re easy to assemble, look impressive with their colorful layers, and are endlessly customizable.
Perfect for game day gatherings, backyard barbecues, potlucks, or family movie nights. They’re also a hit at holiday parties, making them a versatile appetizer for any occasion. Since they’re served in individual portions, they work well for events where people mingle, allowing guests to grab and go.
What You Need To Make 7-Layer Dip Cups
These fun little cups are easy to make.
- refried beans
- guacamole, store-bought or homemade
- sour cream
- chunky salsa
- shredded Mexican blend cheese, or use cheddar, or any cheese you like
- Optional Toppings: sliced olives, green onions, pickled jalapeños–see below for more ideas on changing these up to suit your guests needs
- Serve with Corn Chips of your choice
Change Them Up!
These are endlessly customizable so you can make them for any dietary needs in the home or at the party.
- Swap refried beans for black beans
- Add seasoned taco meat
- Use pico de gallo instead of chunky salsa
- Make them vegetarian, vegan by varying the beans, cheese or sour cream
- Use any kind of cheese you like in these cups, just pick something you like
- They can be made keto-friendly by leaving out the beans
- Make them spicy by using hot salsa, or by adding diced jalapeños or hotter peppers, or use both!
- Add a thick layer of chopped lettuce for a fresh crunch and to make them fuller
7 Layer Dip Cups
Equipment
- 8 9-ounce cups
Ingredients
- 16 ounces refried beans
- 1 cup guacamole store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Toppings of choice sliced black olives, diced fresh tomato, diced green onion, diced pickled jalapeno peppers, etc.
- Corn tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Set 8 clear 9-ounce punch cups out on a counter or cookie sheet
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of refried beans into the bottom of each cup and smooth out with a spoon.
- Next, add 2 tablespoons guacamole and spread out evenly
- Add 2 tablespoons of sour cream and gently spread over top of the guacamole, spread to cover the guacamole completely
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of salsa over the sour cream layer
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons shredded cheese on top of the sour cream
- Top the 7 Layer Dip Cups with 3 or more toppings of your choice
- Serve with tortilla chips
