10-Minute Layered Taco Dip with Refried Beans

Name: 10-Minute Layered Taco Dip with Refried Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can of refried beans; 1 (16 ounce) jar of salsa (I used a mild, chunky salsa but any salsa is fine); 1 cup greek yogurt (or sour cream); 1 cup guacamole; 3/4 cup cheese; 1/2 cup diced tomatoes; 2 scallions (chopped); 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped); Tortilla chips

by Laney Schwartz on Feb 1, 2017 (updated Mar 27, 2024) 2 comments

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What’s the secret for perfect layered taco dip? It’s all about the ingredient ratios which this taco dip recipe gets right! This is a no-cook recipe that can be made up to 2 days in advanced, if needed. It’s easy and quick to make—it takes just 10 minutes—and uses canned refried beans and canned salsa, for ease.

Everybody wants quick party appetizer ideas, so whether it’s this dip or my cold crab dip with cream cheese or my Herby Avocado Dip, just know I’ve got you covered for a delicious appetizer in 10 minutes or less.

My heart has a soft spot for a no bake taco dip. Growing up we used to have taco dip at every team dinner before our high school soccer games. It was the one dish EVERYONE looked forward to. There’s nothing fancy about it, nothing special, it’s just simple, easy, and delicious.

This is a cold taco dip recipe and it’s a made with refried beans, possibly my favorite type of way to eat beans!

Watch how to make it

ingredients in a bowl such as guacamole, cheese, salsa, cilantro and scallions

Ingredients in taco dip

One of the reasons this recipe comes together so quickly is because it’s a vegetarian taco dip with no meat. You simply layer away and you’re done!

Refried beans – I loooove refried beans. They make for a perfect base and hearty bite.
Salsa – I used a mild, chunky salsa but any salsa is fine.
Greek yogurt – Use full fat. You can also use sour cream.
Guacamole – Store bought or homemade is great.
Shredded cheese – I use a Mexican blend.
Tomatoes – dice ’em up!
Scallions – Adds a mild kick
Cilantro – Leave it off if you don’t like it
Tortilla chips – use your favorite kind!

Do you warm up this taco dip?

Nope! It’s meant to be served cold which makes it the perfect make ahead dish for game day! In fact, I think it tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for 1-2 hours!

What to serve it with?

Choose your favorite tortilla chip or any crunchy veggie! Truly, any vehicle to get the dip into your mouth will work great. Regular tortilla chips, homemade, or something spiced! You do you and have fun with it.

Taco Dip on a chip with a hand holding it

I hope you love this classic dip as much as we do. It couldn’t be easier to make and it’s always a crowd pleaser.