Individual 7 Layer Dip Cups
Ditch the boring dip bowl and enjoy these individual Mexican dip snack cups.
They are the perfect bite-sized party pleaser, packed with fresh flavor and customizable for picky eaters.
Easy to make, impressive to serve, and perfect for any occasion!
Who doesn’t love a delicious 7-layer dip?
But let’s be honest, once the digging starts, things can get messy.
Enter these adorable Mexican Dip Snack Cups!
These individual portions ensure everyone gets a perfect scoop of every layer, from creamy guacamole to tangy salsa, without the double-dipping drama.
Plus, they’re super cute and portable, making them ideal for parties, movie nights, picnics, or even a fun family snack.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Individual portions: No more fighting over the last bite! Everyone gets their own mini fiesta.
- Easy to customize: Don’t like olives? Swap them for corn! Want extra cheese? Go for it!
- Perfect for any occasion: Whip them up for game nights, potlucks, or just a fun weeknight treat.
- Ready in minutes: Simple ingredients and minimal prep time make this a stress-free crowd-pleaser.
Ready to get started? Let’s dive in!
🪅 Mexican Dip Snack Cups Recipe
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields 12 appetizer cups
Ingredients 🧺
- 2 Large Avocados
- 2 T Lime Juice
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- Black Pepper to taste
- 1½ cups Sour Cream
- 2 t Chili Powder
- 1 t Granulated Garlic
- 1 t Ground Cumin
- Salt to taste
- 1½ cup Refried Beans
- 1 pint Grape Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese, grated
- 15 oz. can Black Olives, drained and chopped
- 2 Green Onions, chopped
Supplies 🔪
- Chef Knife
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- Appetizer Cups
Instructions 📝
- First, make the guacamole. Remove avocado pits and scoop into a mixing bowl. Add lime juice, minced garlic and salt and pepper. Mash with a fork and set aside.
- Next make the seasoned sour cream mixture in a second bowl. Add sour cream, granulated garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper to the bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Prepare the other ingredients. Chop the tomatoes, black olives and onions. Grate the cheese, if you are using a block of cheese instead of pre-packaged grated cheese.
- Set out the snack cups, so that you can begin to assemble them.
- Start by adding about 2 tablespoons of refried beans to the bottom of each cup. Follow with a similar amount of guacamole and seasoned sour cream.
- Follow with the remaining layers in this order: chopped tomatoes, grated cheese, chopped olives and chopped green onions.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
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