This taco dip flag is a festive, delicious, and easy dish for summer parties. It’s served cold and can be prepared a day in advance to save time on party day!
I love dips, tacos, and anything festive — so this Taco Dip Flag quickly became a favorite. It’s adorable, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or any summer gathering.
This dip is simple to assemble, can be made a day ahead, and stays cold — a real party lifesaver. Guests will be scraping the pan clean (no judgement if that’s mostly you!).
TACO DIP FLAG
Start by browning 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet until fully cooked, then drain excess fat. Stir in 3/4 cup water and one package of taco seasoning, simmer for 2 minutes, then transfer the meat to a bowl and refrigerate while you prepare the remaining layers.
In a large bowl, combine 16 oz sour cream, 8 oz softened cream cheese, and one package of taco seasoning. Mix until smooth. Now let’s assemble the dip.
In a 9×13 pan, spread a 16 oz can of refried beans in an even layer. Top with the cream cheese and sour cream mixture, spreading it smoothly. Add the cooled seasoned ground beef in an even layer, then sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Evenly spread 2 cups of shredded lettuce over the cheese. To create the flag design, arrange alternating rows of diced tomato and shredded cheddar — use two diced tomatoes and about 1 cup shredded cheddar for the stripes. Leave the top-left corner clear and place a few sliced black olives there to resemble stars.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve cold with tortilla chips and enjoy! 🙂
Recipe Card
Taco Dip Flag
- Author: Caitlin
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 1 9×13 pan of dip
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Fried, Mixed
- Cuisine: Holiday
Description
This taco dip flag is a festive, delicious, simple dish for your summer parties. It’s served cold and can be made a day ahead to save time on party day.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 16 oz can refried beans
- 16 oz sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 packages taco seasoning (about 1.25 oz each)
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- A few sliced black olives
Instructions
- Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large pan until cooked through, then drain any excess fat. Add 3/4 cup water and 1 package taco seasoning, simmer for 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and chill while you prepare the other layers.
- In a large bowl, stir together 16 oz sour cream, 8 oz softened cream cheese, and 1 package taco seasoning until smooth.
- Spread a 16 oz can of refried beans evenly in a 9×13 pan. Layer the cream cheese and sour cream mixture over the beans.
- Top with the cooled seasoned ground beef.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spread 2 cups shredded lettuce over the top.
- Create alternating rows of diced tomato and the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar to resemble flag stripes, leaving the top-left corner empty.
- Place sliced black olives in the top-left corner to mimic stars.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set, then serve with tortilla chips.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Step-by-step photos are included in the post to help with assembly.
Recipe adapted from family-style seven-layer taco dip ideas.
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