Have you ever heard of Scott’s Cheap Flights? Nothing will make you think you are rich enough to travel internationally than subscribing to this dude’s emails. He makes a business out of searching for cheap flights (sometimes mistakes that the airlines have made) and emailing you the deals. Eric is being super nice and planning the whole thing. (Planning vacations also stresses me out. Again, I’m a weirdo.) But Eric knows who I am and I noticed that our itinerary has SEVERAL bakeries planned every single day. Oh Eric, I love you. We are also taking a croissant making class. Gah I’m so excited!!! So when Eric texted me a few weeks ago and said, “Hey do you want to go to Paris for your birthday?” I smiled and ignored it. It’s fun to dream sometimes, right? Then he called my mom to see if she could come babysit the kids at our house. And then he bought them that day. What?? Happy birthday to me!? We leave on Thursday. I actually think I will like this trip even more than what we’ve done in the past because we’re not doing any traveling besides getting there and back. When you go to Europe it’s tempting to try to squeeze in as much as you can, because there is so much to see! But we are not leaving Paris. And I’m SO okay with that. He is getting ready for a marathon right now, and his training schedule says that he needs to do a 14 mile run while we’re there. If I were training for a marathon (as if) I’m pretty sure I would skip it, but Eric is dedicated. I’m planning on sitting in a French cafe sipping hot chocolate while he does that… Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram This recipe is legendary in Eric’s family. Carol is a family friend and we’ve been making her 7 Layer Dip for years. (We lovingly call it “Carol’s Bean Dip”) 7 Layer Dip is hugely popular and I’m sure you’ve had it, but there are a few special touches that Carol’s recipe has that makes it WAY BETTER than what you’re used to. I’m showing you this package of Juanita’s because they are LITERALLY the best tortilla chips you will ever put in your mouth, and if you ever see this brand in the store, buy them out and tell the managers that they need to keep stocking it. I used to have to go to Winco across town to get them, but I just saw them at my regular store around the corner. I think I freaked out all the check out people in by gushing about how life changing these chips are. But I’M TELLING YOU. The second rule for the best 7 Layer Bean Dip of your life is to add mayonnaise to the sour cream layer. Sour cream is good all on it’s own, but add the mayonnaise once and you will never go back. Also we are adding taco seasoning to this layer. You can use as much as you want, Carol’s recipe says one package, but I’m pretty sure I added way more than that (I buy bulk taco seasoning). Buy two packets just in case! (update 2023! I finally nailed a homemade taco seasoning recipe that I love. Use 1/4 cup!) Then you need to add a layer of guacamole. Normally I’m a believer in homemade guacamole, but since there’s so much going on in these layers, you can get away with store bought guac, no problem. And that’s it, the rest is just toppings. Tomatoes (I actually had some pico de gallo on hand, so I used that. You could also sub regular salsa but I prefer fresh tomatoes), onions (any kind you like), cheese, olives, chopped green chiles. This 7 layer bean dip recipe could not be any easier. It only takes a few minutes to put together and everyone will love you. It’s the perfect snack for game day!
Add a can of chopped green chilies right before the cheese for extra heat. Top with sliced jalapenos (fresh or pickled) if you like it hot. Use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar for even more spicy goodness. Make individual dip servings in clear plastic cups. This is a LOT more work but it’s also super cute and maybe worth it if you’re a Pinterest level partier (I am NOT, all about the communal dipping experience over here). Double it and make it in a 13×9 inch pan to serve a bunch of people.
Can you freeze 7 layer dip?
Nope. Don’t do it. Pico de gallo and guac are NOT meant to be frozen. Invite all your friends over to finish it off while you watch Veronica Mars together.
Can you make 7 layer dip the night before?
Yes, definitely, you just won’t add all the ingredients quite yet. Layer the bean dip, sour cream mixture, and guacamole in the pan. Squeeze lime juice on top so your avocados don’t brown. You can cover that and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours, then add the other veggies and toppings last minute. Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers « A classic made with three cheeses 5 Minute Restaurant Style Salsa « so much better than the store bought stuff! Bacon Blue Cheese Dip « One of the best combos – plus works great with both crackers and fruit Easy Rotisserie Chicken Nachos « game day food, OR a 30 minute meal that will make your kids love you. Copycat Chili’s Queso Dip (Slow Cooker) « Everyone loves queso!! Mexican Street Corn Dip (Elote) « I LOVE THIS DIP. Seriously it’s so good. Blue Cheese Dip for Wings from Fifteen Spatulas Hot Caprese Dip Recipe from Rachel Cooks Kentucky Hot Brown Dip from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
