Kat's 7 Layer Dip

Chef #1071114's Note:

This is my summer "Bring a dish" favorite. The way I make it, I only have 6 layers. This recipe is made without beans, but can easily be adapted for those who want to use beans. I love this recipe. It has a great light taste and is very easy to customize to your personal preferences. It's always a big hit. I got this recipe from my sister, who got it from someone else.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 20

• 1 (8 ounce) package sour cream
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• ¼ cup taco seasoning mix (1 packet)
• 1 cup four-cheese Mexican blend cheese
• 2 medium tomatoes , diced
• 1 large green pepper , diced
• 1 small red onion , diced
• ½ head lettuce , shredded
• 1 (13 ounce) bag tortilla chips , for dipping

Optional layers

• ½ cup black olives , chopped
• ½ cup jalapeno , chopped
• 1 cup guacamole
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans , rinsed and drained

Directions:

1. Mix sour cream, cream cheese, and taco seasoning together until well blended. I use Old El Paso taco seasoning that comes in a can, so I can adjust the taco seasoning up or down to suit my tastes. That also makes it easier if you want to halve the recipe.
2. Layer 1 - Sour cream, cream cheese, taco seasoning blend.
3. Layer 2 - Cheese.
4. Layer 3 - Red Onion.
5. Layer 4 - Green Peppers.
6. Layer 5 - Tomatoes.
7. Layer 6 - Lettuce.
8. I like putting the lettuce on top in this dip, as it helps the lettuce stay crisper longer.