Seven-layer dip
A seven-layer dip is an American appetizer based on ingredients typical of Tex-Mex cuisine. The first widely published recipe called it Tex-Mex Dip without reference to any layers. The dish was popular in Texas for some time before the recipe first appeared in print.
The dish typically includes:
- Refried beans
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Pico de gallo, salsa roja, salsa verde or chopped tomatoes
- Grated cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, queso asadero, queso Chihuahua or a blend
- Black olives
- Optional ingredients and variations include many items such as chopped onion, cooked ground beef, shredded lettuce, or sliced jalapeño chiles for additional spiciness.