Seven-layer dip


A seven-layer dip is an American appetizer based on ingredients typical of Tex-Mex cuisine. The first widely published recipe actually 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:
  1. Refried beans
  2. Guacamole
  3. Sour cream
  4. Pico de gallo, salsa roja, salsa verde or chopped tomatoes
  5. Grated cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, queso asadero, queso Chihuahua or a blend
  6. Black olives
  7. Optional ingredients and variations include many items such as chopped onion, cooked ground beef, shredded lettuce, or sliced jalapeño chiles for additional spiciness.
The dish is often chilled when not served immediately. Originally served with corn chips, Tex-Mex Dip is now served most often with tortilla chips.