Mexican Dip Recipe

An authentic Mexican Dip for your next big party!

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You can’t have a good party without dip, so if you’re looking for a good dip, consider whipping up this Mexican dip recipe. It’s a vegetarian-friendly dip with no meat and only a handful of ingredients. That means there’s almost no cooking involved and it won’t take long to put together. If you’re caught in a bind and need to make something quickly, this recipe is perfect. Of course, like any good dip, this Mexican dip is thick and great for scooping, which will also help guarantee that it’s a crowd-pleaser.

Mexican dip tastes great too! That’s obviously an important factor as well. With several layers to the dip, each bite is full of different textures and flavors. With the right chips, every bite is essentially like eating a small taco. Who wouldn’t want a dip like that?

If you think you’re going to need more than one dip for a party, we know plenty of other great recipes for you to try. Another good option for vegetarians would be this Vegan Carrot Cake Dip. You can also go with something a little more traditional like a Healthy Spinach Dip. If you want to put an extra twist on that, we know a recipe for Greek Yogurt Spinach Dip. Finally, if you don’t mind having some meat in your dip, you have to try Crock-Pot Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Cauliflower.

Is Mexican Dip Healthy?

With only 127 calories and 11 grams of fat per portion, this is a healthy dip. Likewise, the refried beans in the dip are a good source of protein and fiber. With tomatoes, onion, and lettuce, there are plenty of vegetables in the dip to provide various vitamins and nutrients, especially vitamin A and calcium. While it may not have a nutritional profile that’s off the charts, Mexican dip should be good in moderation for just about any diet.

Spice It Up?

With a dip like this, you can control how spicy you want it to be. Believe it or not, Mexican dip doesn’t have to be spicy, although it can be. It starts with taco seasoning, which can have various levels of spice. You can also switch up the type of cheese you use. Monterey and pepper jack cheese can both add a little more kick than cheddar, giving you another way to make this dip a little spicier. Finally, we recommend adding jalapeños to the top of the dip if you want it to have even more kick.

INGREDIENTS

1 (16 oz) can refried beans
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, diced
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Layer

Spread beans and seasoned sour cream in the dish.

Assemble

Add cheese, lettuce, and tomato layers.

Garnish

Top with olives, onions, and jalapeño; serve.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store

If there is any dip left over, keep it refrigerated inside an airtight container. It should stay good for another 3 or 4 days.

Serving Suggestions

Naturally, you have a choice for how to scoop up your dip. Rather than relying on store-bought chips, you can make Keto Tortilla Chips. Homemade Potato Chips are also an option. Or you could easily whip up some Air Fryer Tortilla Chips at home. If you feel like something a little healthier, you can always use raw vegetables with your Mexican dip, too.