Awesome 7 Layer Dip

Awesome 7 Layer Dip is an addicting creamy dip that includes all of your favorites, like guacamole, refried beans, and sour cream!  You will be amazed how simple it is to put together such an incredibly delicious dip!

If you love creating different dips to entertain your family and friends, you are not alone!  For a recipe with flavors and layers similar to this 7 layer dip, but with a slight twist in presentation, try Individual 7 layer dip.

Awesome 7 Layer Dip

Layering these tasty ingredients one on top of the other makes dipping into all the delicious flavors at once possible. Not to mention the beautiful colors that are displayed when you make it in a clear dish.  Every bite is bursting with the distinct flavors of each ingredient.  The creamy guacamole, earthy beans, and taco seasonings are amazing together. Everyone loved this dip and it did not last long at all!

Awesome 7 layer dip is so filling and satisfying it makes a great for a snack or an appetizer. It is really perfect for any occasion.  As written it is a pretty mild dip, but it is easy to customize the heat level to your preference by adjusting the salsa and taco seasoning.  No doubt it will be a huge hit and maybe even a new family favorite!  It’s not called amazing for nothing!

What’s in the Layers?

This short list of delicious ingredients come together so well.  Some can even be made from scratch!  Whether you choose to use store bought or homemade ingredients, this dip will turn out fantastic either way!

• Refried beans: Sweet, earthy flavor to start off the first layer of the dip.
• Homemade guacamole: Creamy avocado dip is full of flavor.
• Sour cream: Mix with the taco seasoning for a creamy layer of amazing flavor.
• Taco seasoning: My homemade taco seasoning is the best!
• Salsa: Chunky salsa is great or pico de gallo
• Colby jack cheese: Shredded fresh and sprinkled on top.
• Olives: Drain canned olives and slice.
• Cherry Tomatoes: Dice and sprinkle on top.
• Green Onions: Finely dice them or leave thicker for more crunch in the topping.

Let’s Make Dip!

This will definitely be my new go to dip recipe! Thank goodness it is such a simple recipe that I can throw it together easily and it looks and tastes so incredibly delicious!

1. Layer ingredients: In a 8×8 inch dish layer the refried beans, and guacamole. In a small bowl mix the sour cream with the taco seasoning and layer on top of the guacamole.  Then layer salsa on top.
2. Add toppings: Top with shredded cheese, olives, tomatoes, and green onions.
3. Serve!

Variations of 7 Layer Dip:

This 7 layer dip is an impressive dip that is impossible to mess up!  There are many different versions of it floating around, but this is definitely the best one I have seen!  Here are a few more ideas to make your finished dip even more unique to your family.

• Add toppings: Jalapenos, green chilies and cilantro are great toppings to give your dip even more personality.
• Meaty Version: Add taco meat for an even heartier version that could easily take this dip from an appetizer to a full meal.
• Chill: Cover and place the completed dip in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will bring the flavors together!
• Thick salsa: Use a thick salsa or pico de gallo so it’s not too runny.

Can You Make 7 Layer Dip Ahead?

This dip is best served shortly after making it.  This is mostly because of the freshness of the ingredients, like the guacamole and pico de gallo.  However, the leftovers will still be good for a 3-4 days in the refrigerator.  Especially since the guacamole is between the bean and sour cream layers.  Placing it in a center layer will keep it from turning brown when the air hits it.  It may start looking less appealing after a couple of days, but it will still be safe to eat and taste fantastic!

More Crave-Worthy Dip Recipes:

• Insanely Delicious Hot Crab Dip
• The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip
• 5 Minute Million Dollar Dip
• Bacon Guacamole
• Asiago Dip

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Awesome 7 Layer Dip

Awesome 7 Layer Dip is an addicting creamy dip that includes all of your favorites, like guacamole, refried beans, and sour cream!  You will be amazed how simple it is to put together such an incredibly delicious dip!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword 7 layer dip, awesome 7 layer dip

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 12 People

Calories 97kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 16 ounce can refried beans
• Homemade Guacamole
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 Tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup Colby Jack cheese shredded
• 1/2 cup sliced olives
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
• 2 green onions sliced

Instructions

• In a 8x8 inch dish layer the refried beans, and guacamole. In a small bowl mix the sour cream with the taco seasoning and layer on top of the guacamole. Then layer salsa on top.
• Top with shredded cheese, olives, tomatoes, and green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg

source https://therecipecritic.com/7-layer-dip/

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Apple Butter

Apple Butter is a sweet velvety concentrated apple spread that you’ll want to put on everything. It requires just a few ingredients and a little bit of patience to make this yummy jam like condiment.

Apple season will be here before we know it and the best way to enjoy this delicious fall fruit is in Apple Butter! You won’t be able to go a day without spreading this heavenly apple concentrate on something. For more delicious apple recipes, try Apple Pie, Apple Danish, and Overnight Cinnamon Apple French Toast Casserole.

Delicious Apple Butter

If you love apples, wait until you try apple butter! This smooth concentrated apple sauce is amazingly delicious, requires few ingredients, and is easy to make. It tastes like apple pie filling but in sauce form. So yummy!

What Is Apple Butter?

Apple Butter contains no butter but is very similar to apple sauce in that apples are cooked down with sugar and spices. The additional steps of pureeing the apples until smooth and then cooking again to caramelize it is what makes the sauce thicker and stronger in flavor.

Ingredients For The Best Apple Butter:

• Apples: You do not need to peel the apples. The skin will get soft as the apples simmer. If using the skin, I do recommend using fresh picked apples since they won’t have any wax on them.
• Cider: You can find this next to the apple juice in the juice aisle. Plain apple juice or water can be substituted.
• Brown Sugar: This adds sweetness and a depth of flavor to the butter.
• Cinnamon: This warm spice gives the butter so much more flavor.
• Nutmeg: A little goes a long way. You can also add a pinch of cloves if you like them.
• Salt: This little amount of salt doesn’t make the butter salty, it helps accentuate the other flavors.
• Vanilla: Use pure vanilla extract. For a slight tangy flavor you can use lemon juice instead.

How To Make Homemade Apple Butter:

1. Place apple in a large pot with cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
2. Cook covered over medium-low heat for 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes, until very soft.
3. Puree apples with a hand blender or a high powered blender until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
4. Cook UNcovered over low heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally (about every 5 minutes) until dark in color.
5. Place in jar and store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

What Are The Best Apples?

Apples that break down easily are best. I like to use Golden Delicious but some other good options are McIntosh and Fuji.

How to Serve Apple Butter:

You can eat apple butter on anything you would put jam on- toast, rolls, English muffins, bagels… It could also be used as a sauce on meats.

This is a great homemade gift to give to others during the holidays.

More Apple Recipes You’ll Love:

• Cinnamon Apple Bread
• Apple Crumb Muffins
• Brown Sugar Cinnamon Baked Apples
• Dutch Apple Pie
• Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls 

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Apple Butter

Apple Butter is a sweet velvety concentrated apple spread that you’ll want to put on everything. It requires just a few ingredients and a little bit of patience to make this yummy jam like condiment.

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Apple Butter, apple butter recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Servings 28 Tablespoons

Calories 44kcal

Author Melanie Dueck

Ingredients

• 3 pounds golden delicious apples quartered and cored
• 3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
• 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Place apple in a large pot with cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
• Cook covered over medium-low heat for 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes, until very soft.
• Puree apples with a hand blender or a high powered blender until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
• Cook UNcovered over low heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally (about every 5 minutes) until dark in color.
• Place in jar and store in fridge up to 3 weeks. (Makes about 3 1/2 8-ounce jars.)

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

source https://therecipecritic.com/apple-butter/

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Baked Beans from Scratch

My baked beans recipe is a fan favorite on the blog, but readers have been asking for a baked beans recipe from scratch.  I am showing you how to make the best baked beans from start to finish.  Making homemade baked beans is a lot easier than you think!

If you are looking for more family favorite side dishes that are perfect for a barbecue try Classic Potato Salad or KFC Copycat Cole Slaw.  They are great with the smokey flavors from the grill!

Boston Baked Beans:

Summertime is in full swing and our grill is full of smoky tender meat like my grilled barbecue chicken.  Meat that good begs for an incredibly delicious side, like these family favorite baked beans.  The best part is, making them from scratch is so simple!  From beginning to end you will find that you are using familiar ingredients that you love.  This will be a recipe you end up memorizing because it is such a huge hit and you will make it again and again.

Homemade Boston baked beans are packed with sweet and savory flavors the whole family will go crazy over.  The sweetness from the brown sugar and molasses keep you craving more. The savory bacon adds incredible flavor and crunch to the creamy sauce and tender baked beans.  If you are looking for an outstanding made from scratch favorite, you must try this recipe!

Ingredients in Homemade Baked Beans:

The sweet and tangy flavors in these baked beans are so perfectly balanced and insanely delicious! The best part is how easy it is to create using all simple ingredients you know well!

• Dried beans: Navy beans or northern beans work great!
• Bacon: Crispy, chewy, and salty bites of heaven in these beans.
• Green bell pepper: Slightly bitter taste to balance the sweet and tangy flavors.
• White onion: Dice finely so it blends well.
• Ketchup: Adds both sweet and tangy flavors.
• Brown sugar: Adds sweetness.
• Molasses: Even more rich sweetness!
• Worcestershire sauce: Tangy flavor in the creamy sauce.
• Water: You can either use fresh water or some of your soaking water.

How to Make the Best Baked Beans:

Making baked beans from scratch is so easy you will wonder why you have never done it before!  It is so simple and will become a favorite to make and take or just enjoy at home!

1. Soak Beans: Start by adding your beans to a container and filling with water until the beans are covered with an inch of water. Soak the beans for 12 hours or overnight.
2. Cook and drain beans: Rinse the beans and place into a large pot. Fill with water until completely immersed and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat and simmer for one hour or until beans are tender.  Drain the beans and rinse. Return the beans the pot.
3. Fry Bacon: In a medium saucepan add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon.  Add in the onion and green pepper and sauté until tender.
4. Combine ingredients: Add the bacon and the onion and green pepper to the large pot. Then add in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and water.  Mix and add more water if needed.
5. Bake: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Add the beans to a 9×13 inch dish and bake covered for 2 hours.  Remove the foil the last 30 minutes.

Easy Tips for Baked Beans:

This comfort food is a simple way to liven up any summer meal.  Since it is a made from scratch recipe there are a few tips to keep in mind as you are cooking.

• Serve: These baked beans are great when paired with hamburgers and hot dogs, so even your kids will love it!
• Do not add salt: Resist the urge to salt the water as you soak the beans.  Adding salt will keep the beans from getting tender.  If you feel the need to add salt, wait and add it along with the ketchup and other sauces at the end. However, keep in mind your bacon will be salty and taste before adding to much salt.
• Quick soak: If you are short on time and do not want to wait 12 hours to soak your beans, you can do a quick soak.  You will pour beans into a pot of cold water.  Then bring the water to a boil.  Now, turn off the stove and let the beans continue to soak for another hour and a half.
• Use the soaking water: Set aside some of your soaking water to use for your 1/2 cup water later in the recipe.

Storing Made from Scratch Baked Beans:

Baked beans are a great dish to enjoy at home or to pack and bring with you on a picnic.  They also make great make ahead camping food if you are out enjoying nature and are looking for a hearty meal.

• Make ahead: These beans will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator.  So they are great to make ahead and pack in a heavy duty cooler or RV refrigerator.  Then, just reheat over a campfire.
• Freeze: Pack tightly and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Word of warning the beans will be even softer after freezing and thawing.
• Reheating: Heat in a microwave stirring every 30 seconds, on the stove top over low heat with a splash of water, or in the oven covered with aluminum foil at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated throughout.

More Side Dish Recipes:

• Lion House Baked Beans
• Black Bean and Corn Salad
• Addicting Bean Dip
• Southwest Quinoa Bean Salad
• Worlds Best Green Bean Casserole

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Baked Beans

I am showing you how to make the best baked beans from start to finish.  Making homemade baked beans is a lot easier than you think!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword baked beans

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings 8 People

Calories 563kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 3 cups dried beans I used Navy, Pinto, and Great Northern
• 1/2 pound bacon chopped
• 1 green bell pepper chopped
• 1 white onion chopped
• 2 cups ketchup can use tomato sauce
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

• Start by adding your beans to a container and filling with water until the beans are covered with an inch of water. Soak the beans for 12 hours or overnight.
• Rinse the beans and place into a large pot. Fill with water until completely immersed and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for one hour or until beans are tender. Drain the beans and rinse. Return the beans the pot.
• In a medium saucepan add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon. Add in the onion and green pepper and sauté until tender.
• Add the bacon and the onion and green pepper to the large pot. Add in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Mix and add more water if needed.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Add the beans to a 9x13 inch dish and bake covered for 2 hours. Remove the foil the last 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 774mg | Potassium: 1437mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 6mg

source https://therecipecritic.com/baked-beans-from-scratch/

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EDAMAME DIP WITH JALAPEÑO, MINT & LIME

Edamame dip with jalapeño, mint, and lime is fresh, delicious, and simple to make. This naturally vegan recipe comes together quickly with 7 ingredients!

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Guacamole

Guacamole is the perfect creamy dip that’s loaded with avocado and tomatoes and spiced with jalapeño and cumin. Beware because this crowd-pleasing dip is such a hit it disappears quickly!

Guacamole is the perfect dip for summer BBQ’s or nights at home.  Bacon Guacamole or Ranch Guacamole are also two of my family’s favorites.

Homemade Guacamole

This is the most amazing homemade guacamole dip!  It is so simple, but is the result of tweaking over time to get the recipe just right.  The fresh ingredients and perfect blend of spices are just right.  The creamy, mild avocado and the tomato and lime juice are all balanced so well by the warm cumin and red onion.  Every dip will make you want more and more.  It is addicting!!

You don’t need an occasion to make this dip.  It is so quick and easy to put together, so it makes a great for a snack, appetizer, or topping any day of the week.  Paired with fajitas like Grilled Steak Fajitas or Chicken Fajita Foil Packets it is unbelievable.  Make it smooth or leave it a little bit chunky, either way it is the hit of the meal!

What’s In Guacamole?

This guacamole is filled with fresh and vibrant ingredients that come together so well.  The warm spice of the cumin perfectly balances the brighter more acidic flavors from the tomato and lime juice.  This is the BEST guacamole recipe, and it will be a huge hit any time you make it!!

• Avocados: Remove the pit and scoop out of the skin before mashing it into the other ingredients and seasonings.  When choosing the avocado, the riper the better!
• Red onion: Run under hot water to remove any bite from the onion before mixing it in.
• Roma tomatoes: Diced into small pieces they add great flavor, color and moisture.
• Cilantro: Finely minced to easily mix flavor throughout.
• Jalapeno: Carve out seeds and vein to get rid of a lot of the heat, then very finely mince so that there are no large pieces in the mixture and the flavor is even throughout.
• Cumin: Great earthy, warm spice that adds both sweet and bitter flavors.
• Salt and pepper: A pinch of each!
• Lime juice: Squeeze a bit of fresh lime in for a perfect citrus hint in your guacamole that will also keep the nice green color from turning brown.

How to Make Quick Guacamole:

This guacamole recipe could not be any simpler!  Start by dicing and finely chopping the ingredients.  Then, combine all the ingredients and mash as much or as little as you like!

1. Combine ingredients: In a medium sized bowl combine avocados, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, cumin, salt, pepper and lime juice.
2. Mash to desired consistency: Using a fork or masher mash the avocado and combine the ingredients until desired consistency.
3. Enjoy!

Making the Best Guacamole:

This is the best guacamole I have had it a long time! It is so fresh and creamy and perfect!  However, you may be wondering how to customize a few things like the heat and spices so here are some great ways to adapt the recipe.

• What can I use instead of cilantro if I don’t like it?  Swap out the cilantro for another spice like parsley or basil if you don’t love the strong flavor of cilantro.  Apparently, it is a scientific fact that some people are genetically unable to taste cilantro and it tastes like soap to them.  If you are one of those people, then by all means don’t add it in your guacamole!
• How can I make my guacamole spicier?  To add more heat, you could swap out the jalapenos for 2 serrano peppers.
• What do I serve with guacamole?  Clearly tortilla chips are the most popular pairing because they are salty, crispy and the perfect platform to scoop up guacamole.  However, chips are not the only thing to serve with guacamole.  It is also great with fresh raw veggies or crackers.  Or serve it as a topping for toast, quesadillas, burritos, tacos or fajitas.

Storing your Guacamole:

Guacamole is best served freshly made.  However, if you need to make it ahead, there is a trick to keeping it green for a couple of days in the refrigerator.  Press the guacamole down into a container to avoid any air pockets and squeeze lime or lemon juice over the top to form a protective layer.  You can also use plain water if you are concerned about the juice changing the taste of your guacamole.  Then tightly cover the container.  When you are ready to eat it, pour the liquid off and serve!

More Recipes for Guacamole Lovers:

• Grilled Corn Guacamole
• Individual 7 Layer Dip
• Chicken Burrito Bowls
• Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dip
• Avocado Toast

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Guacamole

Guacamole is the perfect creamy dip that's loaded with avocado and tomatoes and spiced with jalapeno and cumin. Beware because this crowd-pleasing dip is such a hit it disappears quickly!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword avocado guacamole, guacamole

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 8 People

Calories 129kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 3 avocados
• 1/2 cup red onion diced
• 2 roma tomatoes diced
• 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
• 1 jalapeno diced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• juice of one lime

Instructions

• In a medium sized bowl combine avocados, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, cumin, salt, pepper and lime juice. Using a fork, mortar or masher mash the avocado and combine the ingredients until desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

source https://therecipecritic.com/guacamole/

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