Mexican Layer Dip is the perfect party appetizer! Set out a platter of this easy, layered dip with tortilla chips, and let the feeding frenzy begin!
Super Bowl 2014 is coming up in a week and a half. Are you looking for a delicious appetizer that will feed the football loving masses, and is a real crowd-pleaser? Well, this Mexican Layer Dip is your answer!!!
I’ve had this Mexican layer dip recipe on a little index card for over 30 years and don’t have a clue how or where I first received it, but I have made this dozens of times over the years. Takes about 20 minutes to make, and then it refrigerates until your’re ready to eat! It’s a winner!
Our family loves this easy to assemble appetizer. Our oldest son even asked for a platter of this dip as part of his birthday present this past year. Whaaaat? Yes, that’s how good it is!
Prep the ingredients before you begin preparing the Mexican layer dip, then all you need to do is layer the ingredients in order! The dip is refrigerated for an hour after that!
When you’re ready to serve, all that is left is to gobble it up with a handful of tortilla or corn chips! It’s so very easy – anyone can make this!
I know you will love this Mexican Layer Dip…isn’t it “pretty”? I like to make this on a pizza platter or a round glass platter. That’s perfect for scooping! Yum. Wait till you TASTE it!
Looking For More APPETIZER Recipes?
You can find all of my recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. A few of our favorite appetizers include:
- Homemade Boursin Cheese (spread for crackers)
- Hummus
- Classic Bruschetta
- Mom’s Famous Cream Cheese Ball
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Recipe source: Unknown (had this recipe on an index card for over 30 years)

Mexican Layer Dip is the perfect party appetizer! Set out a platter of this easy, layered dip with tortilla chips, and let the feeding frenzy begin!
- 16 ounces spicy fat-free refried beans (1 can) (can use regular, too)
- 6 Tablespoons sour cream
- 4 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix (1 envelope pkg.) (or use your own mix ☺)
- 3 medium avocados , mashed with 2 teaspoon. lemon juice
- 3 stems green onions , chopped (green and white parts)
- 1 large tomato or 2 small tomatoes , chopped
- 2.25 ounces chopped black olives (small can)
- 4.5 ounces diced green chiles (small can)
- 1 cup jack cheese , grated
- 1 cup cheddar cheese , grated
- Tortilla chips (or corn chips), for serving
- Spread can of refried beans onto serving plate (a pizza pan sized one works)
- In separate bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise and the taco seasoning. Spread this mixture on top of the refried beans.
Layer on the mashed avocados (drop by spoonfuls and gently spread it out). Add the green onions. Add the tomatoes. Add the chopped olives. Add the diced green chiles. Add the jack cheese. Top with the cheddar cheese.
Cover platter with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. Remove from refrigerator and DIG IN! Serve this with tortilla or corn chips!
Caloric calculation does not include tortilla chips!
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