Question about 7 Layer Dip? Is the taco seasoning supposed to mixed with the sour cream or the refried beans?

I've found recipes where the seasoning is either mixed in with the sour cream or mixed in with the refried beans or bother? Also, could you please list for me the 7 usual ingredients used in a classic 7 Layer Dip and the order by which they should be spread into the dish?Question about 7 Layer Dip? Is the taco seasoning supposed to mixed with the sour cream or the refried beans?
This is only one variation. I chose it because it explains to put the taco seasoning in with the beans.


There are no set recipes when it comes to this dip. I add black olives, diced tomatos etc....





Fantastic Seven Layer Dip


1 (16 ounce) can refried beans


1 (1 1/4 ounce) package regular taco seasoning mix


8 ounces sour cream (low-fat is okay)


8 ounces prepared guacamole (store-bought or home-made)


1 cup shredded four-cheese Mexican blend cheese or cheddar cheese (is fine)


1 cup mild salsa


1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies


1/3 cup sliced green onions


16 ounces tortilla chips





In a small bowl, combine beans and the taco seasoning mix.


Spread the bean/taco mix evenly over the bottom of an 8-inch square serving dish.


Layer with the sour cream, then the guacamole, then the shredded cheese, then the salsa, then the chiles and last, the green onions.


Serve with lots of tortilla chips-- delicious!Question about 7 Layer Dip? Is the taco seasoning supposed to mixed with the sour cream or the refried beans?
*************TACO DIP


2 pkg plain cream cheese


8 oz sour cream


3/4 cup salsa


1 package taco seasoning (Taco Bell recommended)


1/2 head lettuce, shredded


fine shredded cheddar cheese


1/2 cup diced green onions


1 cup diced tomatoes


Soften cream cheese using speed mixer. Blend in sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning. Pour into oblong pan.


Layer lettuce, cheese, onions and tomatoes on mixture. You may add more of the layering ingredients as desired.


Serve with corn or tortilla chips.
Stir taco mix into refried beans....for more suggestions just go in on a search on recipes.com...good luck!
I mix mine in with the sour cream. Granted I have never used a recipe for this dip, except for Emeril's Seafood 7 layer which uses diced Jalapenos, diced gulf shrimp,diced black olives, cilantro and lime in one of the layers. The beauty of this dip as in cooking there is no set rules. Try it both ways and go with the way you think tastes better. Enjoy!
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix


1 (16 ounce) can refried beans


1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened


1 (16 ounce) container sour cream


1 (16 ounce) jar salsa


1 large tomato, chopped


1 green bell pepper, chopped


1 bunch chopped green onions


1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded


1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained


2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese





In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.


Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans.


Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.
The way my family makes it is they put the seasoning with the sour cream. It makes it this sort of pink color. The usual ingredients are lettuce, tomato, cheese, refried beans, tortilla chips, and sour cream w/ taco seasoning.


The order is:


1. On the bottom spread refried beans


2. Cheese


3. Tomatoes


4. Sour cream w/ taco seasoning


5. Lettuce


6. Tortilla chips


7. I am not sure about the 7th ingredient...
I have seen it both way. But my recipe is:





1 can refried beans


1 package taco seasoning


8 ounces of sour cream


1 avocado


Grated cheddar cheese


1 chopped tomato, drained


1 can sliced black olives, drained


1 small can green chili peppers, drained





In a small saucepan, heat beans until smooth and stir in 1/2 package of taco seasoning.





In a small bowl, stir remaining 1/2 package of taco seasoning mix with sour cream.





On a serving platter, spread beans in a thick but even, layer to form a base for the mound. Refrigerate long enough for beans to stiffen. Spread avocado over beans. Spread sour cream over avocado. Layer chilies, cheese, olives and tomato over sour cream. Chill until ready to serve.
Blend the taco seasoning mix with the refried beans.





Here's my recipe:


1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix


1 (16 ounce) can refried beans


1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened


1 (16 ounce) container sour cream


1 (16 ounce) jar salsa


1 large tomato, chopped


1 green bell pepper, chopped


1 bunch chopped green onions


1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded


1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained


2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese





In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.





Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans.





Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.
In a bowl, mix together the sour cream and taco seasoning.





7 layer dip recipe





Ingredients








16-oz can refried beans


3-4 ripe avocados, peeled and mashed


1 T. Lemon juice


1 packet taco seasoning


1-1/2 C. Sour cream


3-4 medium tomatoes, chopped


1 lg. Can sliced olives, drained and rinsed


1/2 onion, chopped


2-3 C. Shreddedcheddar cheese


Directions








Spread refried beans in a 9x13'; Glass casserole dish.


Add lemon juice to the avocados and spread over the beans.


In a bowl, mix together the sour cream and taco seasoning.


Spread over the avocado mixture.


Sprinkle on the tomatoes, then the onions, then the olive.


Cover with shredded cheddar cheese.


Chill 1-2 hours before serving with tortilla chips.
INGREDIENTS


1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix


1 (16 ounce) can refried beans


1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened


1 (16 ounce) container sour cream


1 (16 ounce) jar salsa


1 large tomato, chopped


1 green bell pepper, chopped


1 bunch chopped green onions


1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded


1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained


2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese


DIRECTIONS


In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.


Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans.


Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.