Spiderweb Seven-Layer Dip

Why you’ll love it

• Kid-friendly: fun to make and decorate together.
• Party-ready: easy to make ahead and share.
• Cute, not scary: perfect for school parties and trick-or-treat night.

Quick facts

Ingredients

• 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream, divided
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 cup chunky salsa, drained
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 2 cups guacamole (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 large pitted black olives
• Tortilla chips, for serving

Step-by-step method

1. In a 9-inch pie plate or 8-inch square dish, spread the refried beans. Stir 1 cup sour cream with the taco seasoning and spread over the beans.

2. Layer on the salsa, cheese, green onions, and tomatoes. Spread the guacamole over the top in a smooth, even layer.

3. Stir the remaining 1/2 cup sour cream with the milk. Spoon into a zip-top bag and snip a tiny corner.

4. Pipe 3 or 4 circles, one inside another, on the guacamole. Drag a toothpick from the center out to the edge 8 times to make a web.

5. For the spider, set one olive half on the web as the body. Slice the other olive into thin slivers and arrange 8 legs. Serve with chips.

Pro tip

Drain the salsa in a strainer for 10 minutes. Less liquid keeps the layers neat and the web from bleeding.

Make ahead

Assemble up to 6 hours ahead without the web; press plastic wrap onto the guacamole and chill. Pipe the web just before serving.