Bring the fiesta to your taste buds with this classic rendition of everyone’s favoriteClassic Layered Bean Dip. Refried beans, sour cream, cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and green onion meld with taco seasoning and salsa for a festive kick that’s sure to impress.

layered bean dip with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and green onions on top in a white pan on a blue and white striped towel.

One of my favorite appetizers and a major crowd-pleaser isClassic Layered Bean Dip. This dip is perfect for feeding groups and forgame dayget-togethers or awards show watch parties, barbecues, or other casual gatherings that arefinger food friendly.

This is arecipe that my mom has been taking to partiessince I was a kid and I’ve been doing the same things for years and years. I love getting the kids involved with making this because it’s such aneasy and fun recipefor them to construct. You simply layer the first three ingredients and sprinkle the rest on top, and you have an impressive and filling dip!

layered bean dip with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and green onions on top with pile of tortilla chips beside it and a hand holding a chip with a scoop of dip.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s no-bake, comes together in minutes, and everyone LOVES it.
This is akid-friendlyrecipe that they can make themselves, maybe with the help of cutting tomatoes and shredding cheese.
A versatile finger food that isperfect for parties and crowds—just double or triple the ingredients depending on the number of people being served.

Recipe Ingredients

Refried beans –use store-bought beans or plan ahead and make your ownrefried beans in the slow cooker
Taco seasoning –store-bought orhomemade taco seasoning
Sour cream
Cheese –our favorites arecheddar and Colby Jackfor this dip
Roma tomatoes –other chopped tomatoes can be used, but you may need to drain off some of the liquid so it doesn’t make the dip too watery
Black olives
Green onions –other onions, diced small, can be substituted for green onions
Taco sauce or salsa– use your favorite taco-style sauce or salsa
Tortilla chips –grab a few big bags of chips to have on hand ormake your own with tortillas

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

layered bean dip with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and green onions on top with pile of tortilla chips beside it and a spoon in it.

How to Make Classic Layered Bean Dip

Combine refried beans and taco seasoning and spread on the bottom of the serving dish.
Add sour cream and then shredded cheese.
Then layer on olives, onions, and tomatoes.
Finish with any additional toppings.Taco sauce or salsa can be drizzled over the top or served alongside the dip.

Recipe FAQs

Do refried beans need to be cooked?

Refried beans are a blessing in a can. They’re already cooked and ready to eat, which makes this dip even easier to throw together. All you need to do is mix the beans with some taco seasoning and start layering in a serving dish.

Can Bean Dip be frozen?

Freezing this bean dip will affect the texture of the various ingredients, so I do not recommend freezing it. If you do end up wanting to keep it longer, mix it together so all the ingredients are well combined, and freeze it that way to make a burrito filling, rather than the multiple-layer dip. It can freeze in that form for 3 to 4 months.

How long does Bean Dip last?

The flavors and textures of Bean Dip taste their best within the first 24 hours of making it. Keep it covered in the fridge until you are ready to serve it.

Expert Tips

Take anyleftoversyou might have, and spoon them into a flour tortilla the next day for homemade burritos!
Serve this savory dip withtortilla chips, crackers, or chopped veggies (cucumbers and bell pepper slicesgo great with it).
I highly recommend buying a block of cheese and shredding it yourself. It always tastes so much better than pre-shredded cheese!