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With Halloween closely followed by Day of the Dead, it’s no surprise to see a plethora of Mexican-inspired Halloween recipes making the rounds on social media in the lead-up to the festivities!
One prime example is the Halloween Graveyard 7 Layer Bean Dip! It’s a simple yet spooky appetizer that will surely stand out on your snack table.
Simply layer each ingredient to create your dip, then add some clever edible decorations. Let your guests be both impressed and spooked while enjoying the delicious flavors of this graveyard 7 layer bean dip!
TIPS FOR MAKING HALLOWEEN GRAVEYARD 7 LAYER BEAN DIP
- Consider layering the dip in a to-go container for easy transport and storage, or on a round nonstick pizza pan for serving in your kitchen.
- Transforming this classic Mexican dip into a spooky Halloween treat is both fun and simple, making it a great activity to do with kids.
- Get creative by cutting out shapes like bats or cats from tortillas to add to the dip’s decoration.
- You can also make individual servings by assembling the layers in clear plastic cups and adding the decorative elements. Serve them at your Halloween party for a unique twist!
Halloween Graveyard 7 Layer Bean Dip
- In a large mixing bowl, combine beans and taco seasoning. In a separate bowl, mix avocados, chili powder, garlic salt, and lime juice.
- Spread beans over the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan.
- Layer guacamole mixture over the beans, followed by sour cream, salsa, cheese, and lettuce.
- For the graveyard decorations, preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut out tombstones, fence posts, bats, cats, and ghosts from colored and white flour tortillas.
- Bake the cutouts for 5-7 minutes, then place them on top of the dip. Use chopped olives as “dirt” around the tombstones and fence posts.
WHAT IS A HALLOWEEN GRAVEYARD 7 LAYER BEAN DIP?
- A Graveyard 7 Layer Dip is a Tex-Mex dip assembled layer by layer with classic ingredients in a 9×13-inch baking pan.
The layers include:
Layer 1 – Refried beans;
Layer 2 – Guacamole;
Layer 3 – Sour cream;
Layer 4 – Salsa;
Layer 5 – Cheese;
Layer 6 – Shredded lettuce (resembling grass).
HOW TO STORE HALLOWEEN GRAVEYARD 7 LAYER BEAN DIP
- You can refrigerate the dip in the pan or an airtight container for up to 5 days.
CAN I MAKE THIS HALLOWEEN DIP IN ADVANCE?
- Yes, you can make it a day ahead and add the lettuce and chips just before serving to keep them crispy.
- You can also shred the lettuce in advance and store it separately.
CAN I MAKE THIS DIP GLUTEN-FREE?
- Absolutely! The dip itself is gluten-free, and you can use gluten-free tortilla chips and baked tortillas for the decorations.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH GRAVEYARD 7 LAYER BEAN DIP
- Aside from tortilla chips, consider serving with baby carrots, celery sticks, cucumber slices, crackers, or toasted bread.
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