Description
This Halloween Spiderweb 7-Layer Dip is a festive and flavorful appetizer perfect for spooky celebrations. Layers of creamy refried beans, fresh guacamole, zesty salsa, and taco-seasoned sour cream are topped with shredded cheddar cheese and colorful diced vegetables. The crowning touch is a fun sour cream spiderweb design garnished with plastic spiders, making it both delicious and visually striking for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Layers
- 16 ounces Refried Beans (canned)
- 16 ounces Guacamole
- 16 ounces Salsa
- 1 3/4 cups Sour Cream
- 1 Packet of Taco Seasoning (1 ounce packet)
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Toppings
- 1/4 cup Diced Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Diced Green Bell Pepper
- 2.25 ounces Sliced & Drained Black Olives (canned)
Decoration
- Plastic Spiders
Instructions
- Layer Refried Beans: In a 2-quart round casserole dish, spread a smooth layer of refried beans evenly across the bottom to form the base layer.
- Add Guacamole Layer: Next, spread a layer of guacamole over the refried beans, ensuring an even coverage for the second layer.
- Prepare and Add Seasoned Sour Cream: Measure 1/4 cup of sour cream and set it aside for decorating later. Mix the remaining sour cream with the taco seasoning packet until well combined. Spread this taco-seasoned sour cream mixture over the guacamole layer.
- Top with Salsa: Spread a layer of salsa evenly on top of the taco-seasoned sour cream to add vibrant flavor and color.
- Add Cheddar Cheese: Finely chop the shredded cheddar cheese into smaller pieces if desired for better layering, then sprinkle it evenly over the salsa layer.
- Create the Spiderweb Decoration: Fill a Ziploc bag, icing bag, or condiment bottle with the reserved 1/4 cup sour cream. Cut a small hole in the corner or use a nozzle to pipe. Draw a spiderweb by first making a cross shape (two intersecting lines), then rotate the dish 90° and draw another cross over it. Between each line, pipe three curved connecting lines to complete the web effect.
- Add Vegetable Border: Arrange diced tomatoes, green bell peppers, and sliced black olives around the edges of the dip to create a colorful border enhancing both taste and presentation.
- Place Plastic Spiders: Carefully place plastic spiders on top of the sour cream spiderweb to add a spooky Halloween touch.
- Serve or Store: Serve the dip immediately for best freshness or cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- The dip layers pack a wonderful combination of textures and flavors ideal for any Halloween party or casual gathering.
- Use finely chopped cheddar cheese for smoother layering and more even coverage.
- The sour cream spiderweb can be made ahead and refrigerated; just add plastic spiders right before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
- Ensure the plastic spiders are clean and safe for food decoration or replace with edible spider-shaped toppers if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 711 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg
