Description

A festive, crowd-pleasing layered dip with creamy, zesty flavors and a spooky sour cream spiderweb design—perfect for Halloween parties, potlucks, or family gatherings. Customizable, make-ahead friendly, and guaranteed to wow your guests.

Ingredients

Scale

1 (16 oz) can refried beans (vegetarian style recommended)
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream (full-fat, divided for web and layer)
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup guacamole
1 cup salsa (chunky or smooth)
1 (4 oz) can sliced black olives, drained
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
1 jalapeño, sliced thin (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream (for piping the web)
Black olives, whole and sliced (for spider bodies and legs)
Fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)
Tortilla chips (for serving)
Veggie sticks (carrots, celery, bell peppers, for serving)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix together refried beans and taco seasoning until smooth. Add 1-2 teaspoons water or lime juice if needed.
In another bowl, blend 1 cup sour cream and softened cream cheese until fluffy and well combined.
Spread the bean mixture evenly over the bottom of a large shallow serving dish.
Spread the cream cheese and sour cream mixture over the beans in an even layer.
Spread salsa over the creamy layer, draining excess liquid if needed.
Carefully spoon guacamole over the salsa and spread gently.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the guacamole. Top with tomatoes, black olives, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño slices as desired.
Spoon 1/2 cup sour cream into a piping bag or zip-top bag. Pipe concentric circles on top of the dip, then drag lines outward with a toothpick or knife to create a spiderweb.
Slice black olives into rings for spider legs and use whole olives for bodies. Arrange on the web.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve chilled with tortilla chips and veggie sticks.

Notes

Chill sour cream before piping for best web texture. Use full-fat dairy for optimal consistency. Customize layers and toppings to suit dietary needs. For vegan, use plant-based dairy alternatives. For gluten-free, double-check chips and seasoning labels. Make up to one day ahead, but add web and decorations just before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1/8 of the dip
Calories: 210
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 480
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 14
Fiber: 3
Protein: 6

Keywords: Halloween, layered dip, party appetizer, spiderweb dip, festive, vegetarian, gluten-free, make-ahead, kid-friendly, spooky