7-Layer Dip Cups

Influenced by Tex-Mex cuisine, 7-layer dip is a popular American appetizer. Even though it’s called a 7-layer dip, the number of layers can vary depending on what you like. Some recipes use seasoned ground beef as a base layer, others top it off with shredded lettuce. But our favorite variation is serving it in single-portion cups. This way you get all the layers to yourself and can do all the double dipping you want. Enjoy!

Makes:

8 Servings

Hands-on time:

30 minutes

Start-to-eat time:

30 minutes

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 packet
1 cup guacamole
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa (or fresh chopped tomatoes)
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced olives, drained

Kids kitchen skills:

measuring
mixing
layering

Tools:

measuring cups & spoons
small bowl & mixing spoon
8 (nine-ounce) clear cups
spoon

Step-by-step

Grown-up steps

In a small bowl, stir beans, cream cheese, and taco seasoning until smooth.
In each cup, make equal layers by spreading 2 tablespoons of the bean mixture, 2 tablespoons guacamole, and 2 tablespoons sour cream.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheese and 2 tablespoons of salsa over the top of each.
Finish with sliced olives.
Serve with tortilla chips, veggies, or crackers. Dip, dip hurray!