Serves 8 to 10

This recipe is usually served in a clear dish so you can see the layers. For a crowd, double the recipe and serve in a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish. If you don’t have time to make fresh guacamole as called for, simply mash 3 avocados with 3 tablespoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
With bold Southwestern flavors and an appealing ingredient list, seven-layer dip recipes sound like a hit. But most versions of this party classic assume that guests won’t notice the messy layers and tired flavors. Canned black beans stood in for refried beans in our Ultimate Seven-Layer Dip recipe, while garlic, chili powder, and lime juice added flavor. We found that sour cream on its own quickly watered down our Ultimate Seven-Layer Dip recipe, but combining it with cheese gave its layer more structure.

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  • minced fresh cilantro
  • minced garlic
  • chili powder
  • shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • Tortilla chips for serving
ready in about 45 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • egg
  • vanilla extract
serves 4
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  • *nonstick cooking spray
  • *salt
  • *1/2 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
  • *2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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  • oats
  • honey
  • nut butter
  • wheat germ
  • dark chocolate chips
  • raisins
  • unsweetened coconut.
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  • honey
  • ground flax
  • oatmeal
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These are great, and healthy! I quadruple the recipe!

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  • applesauce
  • quick or 5 minute
  • chopped dried fruit or raisins
ready in about an hour and 15 minutes; serves 4
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  • bananas
  • Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt
  • crushed almonds
  • cinnamon
ready in about 5 minutes; serves 1
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  • natural peanut butter
  • milk
  • frozen banana
  • honey
ready in about 5 minutes; serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • plain Greek or regular yogurt
  • pumpkin puree
  • granola or sunflower seeds
  • cinnamon
ready in about an hour and 5 minutes; serves 8
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  • pure maple syrup
  • agave nectar
  • vanilla extract
  • cinnamon
  • raw sugar