This viral Halloween Taco Dip is filled with all of the delicious 7-layer dip fixings, but with an added spooky twist: an edible olive spider and sour cream spiderweb! I serve it every year for Halloween and it's a real crowd pleaser. Filled with layers of Mexican-inspired ingredients, like refried beans, seasoned sour cream, homemade guacamole, salsa, and a sprinkle of cheese, it's sure to be a hit all October long!

A closeup of a spider made out of black olives and a web made out of sour cream on top of Halloween taco dip.

This festive no-bake appetizer is loved by both kids and adults alike. For an adult Halloween party, I like to serve this dip alongside these Halloween Bloody Marys. Or, for the kids, I pair it with a side of made-from-scratch Jack o Lantern Pizza Rolls and Mummy Meatloaf.

Of course, don't forget to serve it with a bag of your favorite tortilla chips, and if you're feeling extra fancy, you can make homemade chips instead.

The edible spiderweb gives this Halloween dip that added spooky flare. Although it may look complicated to recreate, it really elevates the dish and just takes a few simple steps to make. Add as many black olive spiders on top of the sour cream web as you'd like and you'll have a delicious, show-stopping dip worthy of a Halloween party platter that's the center of your entire meal.

Ingredients

Instructions

Homemade guacamole made with a pestle and mortar.

Step 1: Make the guacamole - Use a pestle and mortar to mix together guac ingredients.

Sour cream mixed with spices in a glass mixing bowl.

Step 2: Make the seasoned sour cream - In a medium bowl, add sour cream and seasonings. Mix to combine.

⭐️ Quick Tip! To be a step ahead, you can prepare the guacamole and seasoned sour cream the day before and store them in the fridge until ready to assemble the dip!

Make sure to store guac in an airtight container to prevent browning. To provide an extra airtight seal, add a piece of plastic wrap pressed right on top of the guacamole before covering it with a lid.

Step 3: Assemble the dip - In the bottom of a large pie dish, spread the refried beans into an even layer.

Homemade guacamole spread out on top of the refried beans in a large pie dish.

Step 4: Add guacamole in a thick layer over the beans.

Sour cream mixed with spices spread out on top of guacamole in a large pie dish.

Step 5: Add seasoned sour cream, then smooth from edge to edge.

Salsa spread out over the seasoned sour cream in a large pie dish.

Step 6: Add salsa on top of the sour cream. Again, smoothing into an even layer.

Chopped tomatoes and scallions on top of the shredded cheese and around the perimeter of a large pie dish.

Step 7: Sprinkle shredded cheese all over the top. Garnish the outer edges with diced tomatoes and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.

Step 8: Make the spiderweb - Add remaining sour cream to a zip top bag. Cut a small piece off the corner of the bag to create a hole.
Step 9: Use the bag to pipe the lines for the web. Start by adding a “plus” sign, then an “x” through the middle.
Step 10: Connect the lines with a small “u” shape between each one, starting with the innermost part of the quadrants, working your way outward until you’ve reached the end of the lines.

A completed Halloween 7 layer taco dip with a black olive spider on top of the sour cream spiderweb.

Step 11: Make the spider - Cut an olive in half lengthwise for the spider’s body. Slice the other 2 olives into 4 circular rings, then cut the rings in ½ to create 8 legs. Add on top of the dip.

A closeup view of a black olive spider on top of the sour cream spiderweb.

Step 12: Add additional spiders if you'd like. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or cut veggies.

Labelled layers in 7 layer Halloween taco dip.

My Top Tips!

⭐️ Use a CHUNKY salsa to prevent the dip from becoming watery.

⭐️ Don't overmix the guacamole! Mixing too much will incorporate extra air, causing it to turn brown quicker.

⭐️ This dip is best served the same day you assemble it! If you have leftovers, cover it tightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

⭐️ You can serve this at your next Halloween party for up to 2 hours at room temperature!