How to Make Halloween 7-Layer Dip

When making this dip, combine the refried beans and taco seasoning in a small mixing bowl.

Then, take out an about 11 inch plate or serving platter and spread the bean mixture evenly across the plate, getting close to the edge.

Next, use the sour cream and spread ¾ cup over the top of the bean layer.

Then gently add the salsa as the next layer on top of the sour cream. If your salsa is quite liquid-based, drain a bit of the juice to make sure the salsa layer is sturdier.

Now, oh so carefully place dollops of guacamole on top of the salsa layer. While spreading it out try to press gently to try and avoid mixing it into the salsa.

Next, around the edge of the plate spread the grated Colby Jack cheese and then top it with the sliced olives, diced tomatoes, and sliced green onions.

Once that is done, place about ¼ cup of sour cream in a sandwich bag and cut off the tip of the corner.

Use the bag and create a web pattern on top of the guacamole and then finish it off with the spiders and your spooky 7-layer dip is ready to go!

A round pie with a green topping, rimmed with shredded cheese and black olives, sits on a cooling rack. Small plastic spider decorations are scattered around it on a white surface.

A plate of layered dip with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, black olives, and guacamole surrounded by plastic spiders, set on a wire stand over a white marble surface.

Cooking Tips

Make it up only an hour or so before you need it if possible. This will give little time for the guacamole to change color due to oxygenation.

If you must make it up earlier than an hour beforehand, carefully brush a thin layer of lime juice on top of the guacamole with a pastry brush.

To make the web pattern in a different way, make circles starting small in the center and getting bigger as they go out. Then, use a toothpick and press slightly while pulling to make a line going out to the outer edge of the plate.

A Halloween-themed tortilla dip topped with cheese, olives, peppers, and decorated with a spiderweb made of sour cream sits on a cooling rack, surrounded by small plastic spider decorations.

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Questions & Reviews

Katherine says:

This is so cute! I am saving this for any future Halloween bashes I attend.
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says:

This is flipping adorable! I love it!
Leigh Anne @Your Homebased Mom says:

We love 7 Layer Dip at our house and this is just too cute!!
Rachel C. says:

Any tips to keep the guac from browning?
Cyd says:

We used the pre-made guacamole and it looked great for about 24 hours.
Ru says:

I need to make it for 30 people. By how much should I increase the ingredients to make a serving for 30?
Cheryl says:

Such a fun idea for an appetizer for a Halloween party! Even a great snack for a Halloween movie marathon at home!
Katherines Corner says:

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Cyd says:

Thanks so much!!!
Pam Freedman says:

Instead of plastic spiders, I cut an olive in half for a body and the remaining half I sliced for legs. Looked enough like a spider to make the neighbor kids laugh.
Grace says:

I was looking for the homemade taco seasoning can you share the link ...thank you
Momma Cyd says:

Here is the link from Pioneer Woman - https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a83222/how-to-make-taco-seasoning/
Denise says:

The finished product on the video didn't look like the picture. I guess you have to practice the web design before you do it on he dip so you don't ruin it!!
Momma Cyd says:

There are different ways you can do your web. There is really no right or wrong way. We have done it a few different ways.
Susi says:

This was so fun and yummy! However, the 11.25 oz of Taco seasoning is super heavy. I adjusted to my taste.