Layered Refried Bean Dip Recipe

This is the ultimate game-day/party food is so versatile with layers of delicious flavors we even set up a serving station so your crowd can build their own dip just the way they like it.

Our great bean dip can be made ahead, and it's served with a variety of crackers, chips, and sliced vegetables, and really an all-around crowd-pleaser so perfect for any kind of entertaining.

The ingredients in our dip have so many possible ingredients you can interchange just by reading all our suggestions below, so this is a basic refried bean recipe with all the fix-ins or mix-ins.

The best part there is no cooking involved in this layered cold dip.

Mix and match whatever layering you prefer, whether it's cheese, hot peppers, or onions, we have a list of suggestions to add or leave out below.

This dip even tastes great with our Tuscan garlic bread or pita points and is truly an addictive appetizer!

Scroll down to this printable recipe and see why it's the newest favorite in our home.

Why You Should Try This Recipe

1. Perfect for entertaining
2. No cooking involved
3. Premade salsa and store bought gucamole for ease of layering
4. Stress-free appetizer
5. Adaptable and customizable
6. We love this American Mexican dip, and we often serve it as an appetizer during Cinco De Mayo. It's the perfect starter.

Tips

• add some cayenne pepper for heat or Tabasco sauce
• add taco sauce instead of salsa if you don't like chunky salsa
• use any kind of lettuce shredded you prefer
• add a combination of Mexican cheeses or extra sharp cheddar
• if you like cilantro add that on top as a garnish
• use only freshly chopped herbs if available for the best results
• pita bread toasted, crackers or sliced vegetables can be part of the dipping assortment instead of just tortilla chips
• set up a serving bar with various toppings instead, and leave the beans mixture plain let them add whatever they like on their dip. Set mini plates by the serving bar and build your own dip using a serving spoon to have individual servings

Other Alternatives and Suggestions:

1. serve with garlic bread, pita chips, crackers, or tortilla chips
2. assorted vegetables: carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber rounds, zucchini rounds, sliced radishes
3. add green olives with pimentos
4. add canned corn for a Tex-Mex style
5. substitute black beans instead of refried, canned black beans, or white canned beans, drained
6. add sliced avocado on top of the use store-bought guacamole
7. Alternative Add-ins: Black beans,  Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, Salsa exchange: Pico de gallo, Corn and black bean salsa. Mango salsa for a sweeter layer.  Add spicy cheese or another kind you prefer, shredded.  Dice in some sliced jalapeños or pickled peppers, chopped green onions, or red onions

More Dip Recipes To Try

Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Mexican Dip
Chicken Wing Dip
Loaded Potato Dip

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American, Mexican

Yield: 15

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Cold Refried Bean Dip Recipe

A layered cold refried dip with a Mexican flair using tomato, lettuce, spices, tomatoes, and a perfect party pleaser.

Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Ingredients

• 1 package shredded 5-cheese Mexican blend
• 1 jar medium salsa 1 cup divided
• 1 small container of guacamole dip 
• 1 can of refried beans
• 1 small can of sliced black olives
• 1 16-oz container sour cream
• 1 bag shredded lettuce (or chop at least 2 cups from a head of iceberg lettuce or romaine into shreds)
• 1 or 2 medium-sized chopped tomatoes
• 1 package of taco seasoning mix
• jalapeno for garnish
• Optional: Chopped bell peppers, chopped onions, sliced avocado

Instructions

1. Chop all the vegetables you're using and set aside.
2. Mix the beans and half the taco seasonings together in a bowl.
3. The first layer of beans is added to a deep glass bowl or trifle dish.
4. Spread the bean mixture evenly using a spatula.
5. Pour some salsa evenly over the beans.
6. Gucamole next.
7. Mix the sour cream with the rest of the taco seasoning in a bowl.
8. Spread evenly with sour cream over the guacamole.
9. Sprinkle with cheese, then tomatoes, olives, shredded lettuce, and peppers.
10. Serve cold with tortilla chips.
11. Best when chilled 2 hours before serving.
12. Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

Notes

Tips

• add some cayenne pepper for heat
• add taco sauce instead of salsa if you don't like chunky salsa
• use any kind of lettuce shredded you prefer
• add a combination of Mexican cheeses or extra sharp cheddar
• if you like cilantro add that on top as a garnish
• use only freshly chopped herbs if available for best results
• pita bread toasted, crackers or sliced vegetables can be part of the dipping assortment instead of just tortilla chips
• set up a serving bar with various toppings instead, and leave the beans mixture plain let them add whatever they like on their dip. Set mini plates by the serving bar and build your own dip using a serving spoon to have individual servings

Other Suggestions:

1. serve with garlic bread, pita chips, crackers or tortilla chips
2. assorted vegetables: carrots sticks celery sticks, cucumber rounds, zucchini rounds, sliced radishes
3. add green olives with pimentos
4. add canned corn for a Tex-Mex style
5. substitute black beans instead of refried, canned chili beans, or white canned beans drained
6. add sliced avocado on top of use store-bought guacamole

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