Individual 7 Layer Dip Cups

2 min read September 13, 2026 Haeley Giambalvo
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Who doesn’t love 7 layer dip at a party? In addition to being a crowd pleaser, this 7 layer dip recipe is one of the simplest party foods you can make – no cooking required. Even better, when you serve it in short jars, each guest has their own portable portion that they don’t have to worry about sharing with others! A little colorful fringe makes it the perfect Cinco de Mayo party food idea.

Project Time
45 to 55 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Mix together the sour cream and taco seasoning.

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Step
2

Divide the refried beans evenly among five jars, spreading out to the sides with a small spatula or spoon.

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Step
3

Follow with a layer of the sour cream mixture and then a layer of shredded cheese. Top the cheese with a layer of guacamole and finish with the black olives.

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Step
4

You can decorate your small jars with paper fringe by folding party streamers in half lengthwise and running fringe scissors along the edge. Adhere under the rim of the mason jar with a small dab of hot glue.

Individual 7 Layer Dip Cups step 4
Step
5

These individual 7 layer dips turned out so cute and are a nice substantial appetizer for a fiesta party. My guests loved them!

Be sure to also check out some more of my fiesta themed ideas: Fiesta Party BalloonsSummer Fiesta Wreath and Floral Fiesta Headbands

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