Seven-layer dip explained
A seven-layer dip is an American appetizer based on ingredients typical of Tex-Mex cuisine. The first widely published recipe (1981, Family Circle magazine) called it Tex-Mex Dip without reference to any layers. The dish was popular in Texas for some time before the recipe first appeared in print.
The dish typically includes:
- Refried beans (originally commercial jalapeño bean dip)
- Guacamole (originally mashed seasoned avocados)
- Sour cream (originally a mixture of sour cream & mayonnaise seasoned with commercial taco seasoning mix)
- Pico de gallo, salsa roja, salsa verde or chopped tomatoes (originally simply chopped green onions, tomatoes and onions)
- Grated cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, queso asadero, queso Chihuahua or a blend (some early recipes substituted processed commercial jalapeño cheese dip - or homemade chile con queso)
- Black olives
- Optional ingredients and variations include many items such as chopped onion, cooked ground beef, shredded lettuce (for texture), or sliced jalapeño chiles for additional spiciness.
The dish is often chilled when not served immediately. Originally served with corn chips, seven-layer dip is now served most often with tortilla chips.[1] [2]
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Notes and References
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- News: Platkin. Charles Stuart. How much exercise would it take to burn off Super Bowl snacks?. 15 January 2012. Seattle Times. 2 February 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20120208192806/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/foodwine/2002167401_platkin02.html. 8 February 2012. dead.
