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    Home » Recipe » 5 layer Mexican Bean Dip (vegetarian, gf)

    Posted on: Jan 3, 2010 · Modified: Feb 4, 2023 by honeywhatscooking · 17 Comments

    5 layer Mexican Bean Dip (vegetarian, gf)

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    Bring this 5 Layer Mexican Bean Dip to your next party. It's a crowd-pleaser and great for summer, pool parties, BBQ, and the fourth of July.

    I am a Mexican food lover!
    5 layer Mexican Bean Dip

    It is soooooo cheesy and flavorful, more importantly, it goes oh so well with those Lime Margheritas!  YUM! I recently made this recipe for a Pool Party and it was all gone before dinner. So here is the recipe for my famous 5 Layer Mexican Bean Dip.
    5 layer Mexican Bean Dip

    5 layer Mexican bean dip is:

    Vegetarian
    Gluten-free option (use special gluten-free refried beans)
    Delicious
    Party Food
    Great for Summer/Pool Party/Fourth of July/BBQ
    Crowd Pleaser

    how to make 5 layer mexican bean dip step by step?

    Make the Beans

    1. On medium heat, add the beans to a pot.

    2. Add a ¼ cup sour cream. You can use this amount from the 24 ounce container you purchased.

    3. Add taco seasoning and water.Stir well.

    4. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until beans are cooked through.

    5. Beans are done.Turn off the stove.

    6. Pour the beans into a 9"x13" glass tray. Spread evenly.

    Chop the Veggies

    7. Chop the tomatoes.

    8. Drain the tomatoes for 10 minutes and in the meantime, chop the remaining veggies.

    9. Chop the bell pepper and jalapeno.

    10. Chop the scallions. Also chop the black olives (not shown).

    11. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, including the tomatoes and black olives. (note: olives not shown).

    12. Add the fresh cilantro and taco seasoning. Stir.

    Assemble

    13. Now assemble. Spread all the remaining sour cream over the beans.

    14. Top with your favorite red or green sauce. You can even use taco bell's sauce. You don't want to use salsa, you need sauce here.

    15. Top with most of the veggies reserving some for later.You will probably have some leftover.

    16. Top with cheese. Garnish with a sprinkle of taco seasoning and veggies. Serve with nachos.


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    5 Layer Mexican Bean Dip (vegetarian, gluten-free option)

    Bring this 5 Layer Mexican Bean Dip to your next party. It's a crowd-pleaser and great for summer, pool parties, BBQs, and the Fourth of July.
    5 from 2 votes
    Author: Nisha
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    Prep Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 12 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • <b>for the beans</b>
    • 2 16 ounce cans Trader Joe's traditional refried beans
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 1.5 tablespoon taco seasoning, I used Trader Joe's
    • ¼ cup cold water
    • </br>
    • <b>for the veggies</b>
    • 1 entire bunch scallions, chopped
    • 5 plum tomatoes, chopped
    • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
    • One jalapeno, deseeded & chopped
    • 1 4 ounce can black olives, chopped
    • handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
    • </br>
    • <b>assemble</b>
    • 1 24 ounce container sour cream
    • a generous drizzle of red or green sauce, I used Yellowbird Serrano Sauce
    • 1 12 ounce bag shredded Mexican cheese

    Instructions
     

    • On medium heat, add the beans to a pot.
    • Add a ¼ cup sour cream. You can use this amount from the 24 ounce container you purchased.
    • Add taco seasoning and water.Stir well.
    • Cover and cook for 5 minutes until beans are cooked through.
    • Beans are done.Turn off the stove.
    • Pour the beans into a 9"x13" glass tray. Spread evenly.
    • Chop the tomatoes.
    • Drain the tomatoes for 10 minutes and in the meantime, chop the remaining veggies.
    • Chop the bell pepper and jalapeno.
    • Chop the scallions. Also chop the black olives (not shown).
    • Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, including the tomatoes and black olives. (note: olives not shown).
    • Add the fresh cilantro and taco seasoning. Stir.
    • Now assemble. Spread all the remaining sour cream over the beans.
    • Top with your favorite red or green sauce. You can even use taco bell's sauce. You don't want to use salsa, you need sauce here.
    • Top with most of the veggies reserving some for later.You will probably have some leftover.
    • Top with cheese. Garnish with a sprinkle of taco seasoning and veggies. Serve with nachos.

    Notes

    * for gluten-free - beans are naturally gluten-free, however if you want use canned refried beans that are specifically gluten-free.
    3.5.3226
    Keyword Bean Dip, Mexican Dip, Vegetarian Dip
    Tried this recipe?Mention @honeywhatscooking or tag #honeywhatscooking

     

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    1. Jhiane says

      January 03, 2010 at 5:35 am

      The dip was amazing loved the texture and how fresh the chopped vegetables tasted.

      Reply
    2. Mimi says

      January 04, 2010 at 3:13 pm

      This is such an easy and tasty dip.
      Mimi

      Reply
    3. ngs says

      January 04, 2010 at 4:50 pm

      Thanks Mimi. Really appreciate the feedback.. I hope you tried it 🙂

      Reply
    4. Velva says

      January 04, 2010 at 7:49 pm

      Awesome Mexican Layer dip recipe. Thanks for sharing it with us.

      Happy New Year.

      Reply
    5. Jj says

      January 04, 2010 at 9:14 pm

      Ohh that looks so good! I, too love Mexican foods, especially Mexican seasoned cheese. Nummy! I even sprinkle some on my frozen pizzas! lol! Happy New Year!

      Reply
    6. ngs says

      January 04, 2010 at 11:18 pm

      Thanks Velva - I hope you tried the recipe 🙂

      Thanks Jj - Yes, seasoned Mexican cheese is awesome, I eat it just like that 🙂

      Happy New Year!!!

      Reply
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      January 04, 2010 at 6:25 pm

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    8. Cynthia says

      January 07, 2010 at 5:49 pm

      This was definately a crowd pleaser! I enjoyed it! A must for any Cinco de Mayo celebration!!

      Reply
    9. ngs says

      January 08, 2010 at 3:35 am

      This tastes even better the next day!!

      Reply
    10. Anonymous says

      June 27, 2011 at 5:08 pm

      Can I make this dip day before the party?

      Reply
    11. honeywhatscooking says

      June 27, 2011 at 7:07 pm

      @Anonymous - You sure can, it actually tastes better the next day. Just make sure you drain the tomatoes well so it isn't watery.

      Reply
    12. Anonymous says

      June 27, 2011 at 8:21 pm

      Thank you so much for your prompt response. I have recently discovered your blog and it is awesome!!!! I have already tried few things and absolutely LOVE it. Thanks again.

      Reply
    13. Aarthi says

      July 05, 2011 at 6:44 am

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      • Uma says

        February 08, 2021 at 6:04 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Nisha, made this dip, turned out really good my husband and my girls really enjoyed it. Only thing different I did was put the pan in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese melted. Overall very easy and nice recipe. Thank you for sharing your recipes.

        Reply
    14. Anonymous says

      October 01, 2012 at 4:32 pm

      Looks great!!

      Reply
    15. ShibiThomas says

      November 05, 2012 at 6:00 pm

      The dip looks yummy, I bet it tastes good too!!!

      Reply
    16. Sheenam says

      February 09, 2021 at 12:27 am

      5 stars
      Made it for Super Bowl evening and it was super hit. We all loved the dip and it was all gone within minutes. 💕💕

      Reply

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