This Hot Cheesy 7-Layer Dip is the perfect tailgating recipe for any game day, especially when you make it in the Gourmet Grillware Casserole / Baker dish by Wilton Armetale.
We are gearing up for March Madness. Mr. Flavor Mosaic always like to tease me and tell me there are 250 basketball games on this week. If he could, he would watch every one of them. Thank goodness our cable does not get all of them. Don’t worry, we he will be watching his fair share.
I will be sure to have plenty of game day grub available for him and any friends and family who will be watching the March Madness with him.
Normally in March we have some beautiful weather in Southeast Texas. However, the cold winter this year has extended into March, which is unusual for us. Normally we would be grilling outside in the nice weather.
However, thanks to the versatility of the Gourmet Grillware by Wilton Armetale, it is not a problem if grilling is not an option.
Wilton Armetale sent me this beautiful casserole/baker dish, that is part of their gourmet grillware collection, to try out. Isn’t it gorgeous? And it is so versatile. It can go from the freezer, to the grill or in the oven, and to the serving table, and then to the refrigerator with no problem.
Due to cold, rainy weather, I baked the Hot, Cheesy 7-Layer Dip in the oven, and served the dip right out of the casserole/baker dish. The casserole/baker dish makes it easy to make, freeze, bake or grill, and serve all in one dish. Then if you have any leftovers, just cover it with foil or plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator. I LOVE one dish recipes!
And one of my favorite things, and one of Mr. Flavor Mosaic’s since he often does dishes, is the easy clean up. The food did not stick, and cleaning was a breeze. I love that, especially since it is not dishwasher safe. But that was not a problem since it cleaned up so easily.
Since I had this gorgeous Gourmet Grillware casserole dish, I had to choose an outstanding recipe to go in it. One of the most popular appetizers at any party is a 7-layer dip. However, I wanted to make a hot 7-layer dip. Oh my. It was so cheesy, creamy, spicy, flavorful and delicious. Serve it with some corn chips, tortilla chips, or toast, and it is almost a meal.
For the first layer I make a spicy bean dip. You could use store-bought, but I think this is so much more flavorful and you don’t have to worry about any artificial additives or preservatives. And if you have a food processor, it takes just a few minutes to make.
Then, of course, there is lots of cheese. The next layer is a creamy spicy layer with cream cheese and sour cream, followed by what else, another layer of cheese. Then by a mixture of spiced ground beef and italian sausage, topped with pico de gallo, and a final layer of cheese. It is pure cheesy decadence.
Recipe
Hot Cheesy 7 Layer Dip
Ingredients
For the first layer:
- 2 14 oz cans of pinto beans, drained, rinsed
- 1/2 small onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1-1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning
For the 2nd Layer
- 8 oz grated Mexican Blend shredded cheese can use low fat cheese
For 3rd layer
- 8 oz cream cheese I use 1/3 less fat
- 8 oz sour cream I use light sour cream
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 jalapeños seeded and diced
For the 4th Layer
- 8 oz grated Mexican Blend shredded cheese
For the 5th Layer
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb bulk italian sausage
- 1-1/2 tablespoons or 1/2 packet taco seasoning
For the 6th layer
- 1 cup Pico De Gallo drained
For the 7th Layer
- 4 oz. Mexican Blend cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- To prepare the first layer, place everything in a blender, blend well and set aside.
- To prepare ingredients for 5th layer, in a large skillet over medium heat add about 1 tablespoon of oil, add the ground beef and italian sausage, Sprinkle with taco seasoning, and cook until it is no longer pink.
- While that is cooking, make the 3rd layer by combining cream cheese, sour cream, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, and chopped jalapeños in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.
- Assemble the dip in the above order as ingredients are listed.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions, and cilantro. Serve with Tortilla Chips or corn chips.
Notes
Nutrition
Are you ready to make this Hot, Cheesy 7-layer dip? Wait, you need a Gourmet Grillware Casserole / Baker too! Thankfully, Wilton Armetale has generously provided one for a giveaway! Whoohoo! You have a chance to win a beautiful casserole / baker dish valued at almost $60.
Terms and Conditions (for complete details, please click on terms and conditions in the Rafflecopter box)
- Giveaway ends March 22st at 11:59 PM EST.
- Open to Residents of the US only.
- Prizes cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
- Winner will be selected by Random and be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected.
For even more chances to win this fantastic Gourmet Grillware Casserole / Baker too by Wilton Armetale, and get more mouthwatering recipes to make in them, visit two of my favorite bloggers:
The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch’s Smores Brownies – Don’t these look amazing?
Life Tastes Good’s Deep Dish Thick Crust Pizza – I want a slice right now.
(Disclaimer: I received a Gourmet Grillware Casserole / Baker Dish but no compensation from Wilton Armetale Gourmet Grillware in order to develop an original recipe and give an honest review of their product. The opinions expressed, photos (except for photos for links to other blogs) and recipe in this post are my own.)
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Renee's Kitchen Adventures says
This looks so cheesy I could dive in right now! That pan looks great too!!
Michele says
Thank you Renee! We really enjoyed that dip, and the casserole dish will be used very often.
Katie says
I would make deep dish pizza.
Michele says
Yum! Doesn’t that pizza look amazing! Good Luck!
Shelby says
Grumpy is not big on Mexican food, but a dip like this is something I know he would eat! I love how versatile this pan is!
Michele says
Hi Shelby, we love 7-layer dip down here! This pan is really nice. I will be using it a lot, including for making your Smores Brownies! They look so rich and decadent!
Marion@Life Tastes Good says
Michele, that cheesy dip looks delicious. I have dips ready and those pics make me feel like I could dive right in through my ‘puter screen! Great post!!
Michele says
Thanks Marion. Your pizza is on the list to try!
Susan says
This pan looks wonder and what a great recipe to try in it.
Michele says
Thanks Susan. I was really quite impressed with how nice this pan was. It will get a lot of use.
Sandra - The Foodie Affair says
What a tasty looking dip! Attractive pans that can go from oven to table (or in front of the TV 😉 ) are hard to find. I love the casual rustic look it has.
Michele says
Hi Sandra, thank you for the nice comments. I love both the dish and the dip! I was so pleased when I received it that it is a truly nice high quality casserole dish. It will be used a lot.
Staci says
Yum! I make something similar, but I bet the Italian Sausage really adds something special. Wish I had a pan of that right now!
Michele says
Hi Staci, you can’t go wrong with this 7-layer dip. It is great for a party or potluck. I hope you entered! It is a really nice pan.
Linda Crumbaugb says
Your recipe sounds amazingly delicious – I woukd have to try it!! Thanks for the great giveaway!!
Michele says
Thanks Linda! Thanks for visiting! Good Luck!
Mary Ellen says
Love this pan! I noticed it immediately.
Michele says
Hi Mary Ellen,
Good Luck! Maybe you can win one! Be sure to visit Shelby’s and Marion’s blogs also for more chances to win the pan.
Kim Mancuso says
That pan looks fabulous, as does your dip recipe Michele!
Michele says
Thanks Kim! Good luck in the giveaway!
Beckie Bergeron says
That looks fabulous!
Michele says
Thanks Beckie! Good luck!
Beckie Bergeron says
I can see myself making all sorts of things in this pan – desserts, dips, and main dishes!
Michele says
Hi Beckie, This dish is very versatile. It would be great for casseroles, anything.
Shannon Ferger says
Michele, this looks like a great pan, something that you could use for a variety of dishes. I’d probably make a casserole of lasagna or maybe some stuffed shells?
Michele says
Hi shannon. This pan would be great for any of those recipes! Thanks for entering.
Jaana Bauman says
I would love to make a deep dish gluten free pizza! Something new to try!
Sylvia says
Since the most most used pan in my collection is my 9×13, it would be used for most anything I would like to make or bake, and since our family has a lot of gatherings for special occasions, it would get a lot of use! Thanks for the giveawayy!