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Looking for an easy and spooky-cute appetizer for your Halloween party? This Spider Web Layered Bean Dip is a total crowd-pleaser and couldn’t be easier to make. We’re giving classic seven-layer dip a Halloween makeover—complete with a sour cream spider web and a (plastic!) creepy crawler on top.
It’s festive, fun, and ready in under 20 minutes. Serve it with warm tortilla chips and watch it disappear—no tricks, just treats.
Why You’ll Love This Spooky Bean Dip
- Perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or movie nights
- No baking required—just layer and serve
- Packed with flavor thanks to taco-seasoned beans and fresh toppings
- Easily customizable for picky eaters or allergies
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s what goes into this easy Halloween appetizer:
- Refried beans – The base of the dip, creamy and hearty. You’ll need about 3 cans.
- Taco seasoning – Adds flavor and a little kick. Use store-bought or homemade!
- Guacamole – Store-bought or homemade works here.
- Sour cream – For the spooky spider web effect.
- Tomato – Adds a pop of color and freshness.
- Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese – For that classic cheesy layer.
- Sliced black olives – Optional, but they totally fit the Halloween look.
- Green onions – Adds color and a mild onion flavor.
- Tortilla chips – Warm them up for the best dipping experience!
How to Make Spiderweb Bean Dip
Start by mixing your refried beans and taco seasoning in a medium bowl until everything’s well combined. This gives your base a boost of flavor and a little taco-style flair.
Spread the seasoned beans in an even layer along the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish. Try to get it as smooth as possible—it’ll make the next layer look even better.
Next up is the guacamole! Gently spread it right over the beans, creating a second layer. You’ll want to take your time here so the guac doesn’t mix into the beans too much—an offset spatula or the back of a spoon works great.
Now for the fun part: the spider web! Add sour cream to a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or even a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe two straight lines to create a cross, then divide each section two more times until you have 16 sections total. To complete the web, pipe two small curved lines in each section—one near the center and one closer to the edge. It’s easier than it sounds and turns out so cute!
Finish things off by sprinkling your toppings—diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, black olives, and green onions—around the outer edge of the dip. Then, for that spooky Halloween flair, place a little plastic spider right in the center of the web. (Just make sure everyone knows it’s not edible!)
Serve with warm tortilla chips and watch it disappear!
Tips
Don’t forget the spider! A little plastic spider adds the perfect spooky touch. Just make sure it’s clean—and remind guests it’s not edible!
Use room temperature sour cream for easy piping. Cold sour cream is harder to pipe and can break. Let it sit out for 10–15 minutes or give it a quick stir to soften before adding it to your piping bag or squeeze bottle.
Smooth each layer evenly. Use the back of a spoon or an offset spatula to smooth the refried beans and guacamole. This gives you a clean surface for your spider web to really pop!
Make it ahead (but wait to decorate!) You can layer the beans and guacamole a few hours in advance and refrigerate. Just add the sour cream web and toppings right before serving for the freshest look.
Make It Your Own
Want to switch things up? Here are some easy variations:
- Add a layer of salsa or pico de gallo between the beans and guacamole.
- Top with jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
- Make it mini! Layer the dip in small plastic cups for individual servings.
A Hauntingly Good Halloween Dip
This Halloween Spider Web Bean Dip is the kind of appetizer that looks impressive but takes barely any effort—just the way we like it. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want something festive to snack on with the kids, this spooky dip totally delivers.
Don’t forget to snap a pic and tag me if you make it—I’d love to see your Halloween spread!
More Halloween Party Favorites
Looking for more easy Halloween snacks? Try:
- Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Bell Peppers
- No-Bake Spider Cheesecake
- Giant Spider Web Cookie Cake
- Halloween Spider Crackers
- Halloween Spider Cookies
- Ghost S’mores Dip
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Halloween Spider Web 7 Layer Dip
Equipment
- 9 inch round pie dish
- plastic spider
Ingredients
- three 16oz cans refried beans
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning
- 3 cups guacamole
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 4 green onions, chopped
- warmed tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the refried beans and taco seasoning.
- Spread the refried beans into a single layer along the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Spread the guacamole into a layer over the refried beans.
- To create the spider web, pipe 2 perpendicular lines of the sour cream using a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or Ziploc bag with the end snipped. Divide each section two more times to create a total of 16 sections. Pipe 2 small half circles across each section to create the outer and inner rows of the web.
- Arrange the diced tomato, shredded cheese, olives, and green onions around the perimeter of the dip, then add a plastic spider in the center.
- Serve with warm tortilla chips.
