Ultimate Seven-Layer Dip

Name: Ultimate Seven-Layer Dip
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
Ingredients: 4 , large tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped fine; 2 , jalapeño chiles, seeded and minced; 3 tablespoons, minced fresh cilantro; 6 , scallions, 2 minced and 4 with green parts sliced thin (white parts discarded); 2 tablespoons, fresh lime juice plus 2 teaspoons, from 2 limes; 1/4 teaspoon, salt; 1 can, black beans (16-ounces), drained but not rinsed; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 3/4 teaspoon, chili powder; 1 1/2 cups, sour cream; 4 cups, shredded pepper Jack cheese; 3 cups, Chunky Guacamole (see releated recipe); , tortilla chips for serving

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Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2007

Appetizers

Cheese

Make Ahead

The key to this dip is infusing each layer with enough fresh flavor and structure to prevent separate components from becoming muddled.

SERVES8 to 10

TIME35 minutes, plus 30 minutes softening

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

With bold Southwestern flavors and an appealing ingredient list, seven-layer dip recipes sound like a hit. But most versions of this party classic assume that guests won’t notice the messy layers and tired flavors. Canned black beans stood ...

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