16ouncecan refried beansI use Trader Joe's Refried Black Beans with Jalapeno Peppers
12ouncesshredded cheeseany kind of Mexican blend i.e. cheddar and jack that melts well
15.5ouncecan black beansrinsed and drained (I use Trader Joe's Cuban Style Black Beans)
6ouncecandrained weight pitted black olives, drained and sliced
1cupsalsa
1/2 - 1cupfrozen cornI use fire roasted from Trader Joe's
serve with:
shredded green cabbage
sour cream
diced green onions
handful of fresh cilantrodiced
1ripe avocadosliced
1-2fresh jalapenosdiced
tortilla chips
Instructions
In large frying pan over medium high heat, brown ground beef with diced onions until meat is fully cooked and crumbly. Add taco seasoning and water, stir to fully combine.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In large casserole dish, layer ingredients. Start with ground beef, then refried beans, then half of your cheese, then the black beans, then the olives, then the salsa, top with the corn, and cover with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil. Cook until heated through, about 30 minutes, removing foil last 10 minutes to fully melt the cheese.
Serve with additional ingredients and enjoy!
Notes
Make ahead instructions:
You can prepare this recipe as written, but instead of warming in the oven, store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
You will need to increase the cooking time if the seven layer dip is cold from refrigerator storage to ensure all of the layers get heated through.
Make it a meal!
If you want to serve this as dinner instead of an appetizer, set out warm tortillas or taco shells and turn it into a delicious meal. Likewise you can add crushed tortilla chips to the bottom of a bowl, cover it with the warm taco dip, then add toppings. YUM!