Is it football season already? This Slow Cooker 7-layer Bean Dip is such an easy appetizer for game day, it’s layered with the classic bean dip ingredients and slow-cooked.
I’m not a huge football fan. Ok, I’m not a fan at all. But I have no problem making food for the game and taking my plate up to the computer or the other TV.
Can I serve 7-layer Bean dip warm?
Yes! You can heat bean 7-Layer Bean dip! Bean dip is often served cold but SO much better warmed up. Try my slow cooker version for your next party.
How to make 7-Layer Bean Dip:
What are the layers in 7-Layer bean dip?
- Layer one {the bottom layer}: Canned refried beans (OR homemade)
- Layer two: Cooked and crumbled ground beef (season with salt, pepper and garlic powder)
- Layer three: Sour cream
- Layer four: Salsa (I use refrigerated style salsa)
- Layer five: Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Layer six: Jarred jalapenos
- Layer seven: Sliced green onions
Layer these ingredients into your slow cooker (starting with refried beans), wait to add the green onion until the end for more texture.
How long do I cook?
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 2 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
Can I make this without meat? (Vegetarian)
Yes, omit the meat or use meatless crumbles in place.
Can I add a packet of taco seasoning?
If you want to add a packet of taco seasoning, mix it into the beans OR the sour cream.
What do I serve with 7-Layer Bean dip?
- Store-bought corn chips or homemade
- Veggies such as carrots chips
- Or serve with tortillas and make burritos
Equipment
- Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger
Ingredients
- 15 oz. can refried beans
- 1 lb. ground beef
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa (I use refrigerated style salsa)
- 8 oz. block cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup jarred jalapeno slices drained
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced (for garnish)
Serving ideas:
- corn chips
- veggies such as carrot chips
- tortillas for anyone who wants to make a burrito
Instructions
- In a large skillet set to medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and crumble. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Drain and discard the grease.
- In oval slow cooker start by spreading the refried beans on the bottom. Sprinkle over the beef evenly.
- Then layer the next items, wait to add the green onion until the end.
- Cover, and cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
- If the salsa has caused some liquid on the top, blot with paper towel.
- Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Amazing dip! I cook my meat w/ taco seasoning and add a layer of black olives!! Sooo good!
I made this dip today. It was very good and flavorful. A couple of things I did different, was when I cooked my ground beef I added onions to it. I seasoned my beans. Also when I put my dip on my plate I added guacamole to it. I will make this dip over and over. I will probably double the recipe. Thank you for sharing 🙂
I’m making this in my casserole crock pot. Thanks for the recipe.
I bet that will work great in the casserole crock!
Hi! I just love how simple this recipe is!! It is definitely perfect for game day!
Also, wanted to let you know I will be featuring your recipe in a newsletter for my recipe site SimpleRecipes.Club 😀 I will also give it a share on FB/Pinterest!
Hope you have a great day!
Oh does this look fantastic!!! With all that gooey cheese, how could it be anything but amazing???? And I’m so bummed we didn’t get a chance to meet at the IFBC. I’ve already decided to go again next year, though, so maybe we’ll get the chance 🙂
Liz: I have never heard of the IFBC….I’m a widowed 71 year old man from Michigan, and I use my slow cooker all the time in the late Fall and Winter…I cook on the outdoor grill when the weather is good, but in Michigan Winter can be brutal …..So, please tell me what IFBC is all about….if it is a site where us slow cookers can exchange ideas, please let me know how/if I could become involved….Thanks, Mike
This looks SERIOUSLY divine!!! I love cheese. I can’t wait to try this!
Totally drooling over this! So glad to meet you at the conference. Loving all the slow cooker goodness!
Love the ideas for football parties.
That looks seriously fantastic! I love that it is made in the slow cooker. Pinning. Thanks
Sounds delicious and I love jalapenos! I love avocados also but Grumpy would refeuse to eat anything with an avocado (that he could see!) in it.
I love jalapenos and it wouldn’t be bean dip without them for me. This looks delicious! I need to try it in my new crockpot. LOL
Bean dip is my guilty pleasure – I actually have been eating it all week! I love the idea of making it in the slow cooker… I might have to make this and eat it all next week too!
I love the idea of a slow cooker appetizer! Frees up space in the oven and stays nice and warm for a long time. Fabulous idea!
This looks fantastic. I would love this for game day.
Looks fantastic!! I love football and we make something very similar, but I’ve never tried it in the slow cooker! Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Oooooo… I love this! Perfect for game day! 🙂
This looks so wonderful and easy! Perfect for a party or the holidays! Yum!