How to Make Seven-Layer Dip

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed avocado

Mashed avocado is a cost-effective alternative.

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

salsa

💰Cheaper: homemade salsa

Homemade salsa can be made with fresh ingredients at a lower cost.

Spread the refried beans into an even layer on the bottom of the 13- x 9-inch microwave-safe glass baking dish.

(Optional) Mix some taco seasoning into the beans before spreading them for added flavor.

Microwave the beans in 45-second increments, stirring between each, until heated all the way through.

Add a layer of shredded cheese on top of the hot beans to allow it to melt.

Pour on the guacamole and spread it into an even layer.

Spread the sour cream on top of the guacamole.

Pour the salsa on top of the sour cream.

Cover the salsa with shredded iceberg lettuce.

Sprinkle chopped green onions, black olives, and jalapeños on top.

Serve with tortilla chips.

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