Make These Individual Seven-Layer Dips at your Cinco de Mayo Party!

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration held on May 5th. It is celebrated in the United States and regionally in Mexico. If you are not headed to yummy Bartaco or Bodega in Darien and are instead having guests over for a little gathering or going to a party yourself. These mini seven-layer dips are the perfect appetizer to bring or to serve at your Cinco de Mayo party this Sunday, May 5th or to make all Summer long.

With this tiny version of the classic Mexican dip... we create mini sizes so that everyone gets their very own! Layers of beans, salsa, guacamole, sour cream and cheeses are topped off with fresh tomatoes and green onions, making these little dips the perfect portion size.

Who doesn't love 7 layer dip? And this recipe is super cute and is also very portable, in the event you have to make and bring an appetizer to a gathering. The sizes are also portioned out, so you won't feel guilty about any overindulging. And you do not have to share or encounter any "double dippers".

Here is the mini seven-layer recipe:

Serves 12
Ingredients:

• 12 small clear glass or plastic cups
• 1 (16 ounce) can black or regular refried beans
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 2 cups guacamole, homemade or store-bought
• 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
• 2 cups of your favorite salsa (I love Trader Joe's)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2-3 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 bunch green onions, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• Tortilla chips (one for each cup plus additional for dipping)

1. In a mixing bowl, mix taco seasoning and the refried beans, making sure they are combined well.
2. In a mini glass, begin layering the dip (bean mix, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cheddar cheese, green onions, tomatoes & olives, top with a tortilla chip). Repeat for the remaining cups. Serve immediately.
3. Tip: You can make these dips ahead of time and keep them in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Do not add the tortilla chips to the dips until you are ready to serve.