Whether you’re looking for an easy snack for a friendly gathering, a side dish or appetizer for a family dinner, or a treat to munch on while sitting back and watching the game, this recipe is sure to satisfy you. With Lifeway Farmer Cheese as the main ingredient in this Seven Layer Farmer Cheese Dip, you can expect a smooth and creamy experience that’s loaded with probiotics and protein.

The refried beans in this recipe add a classic Mexican flavor, rich texture, and prebiotic fiber, while guacamole adds healthy fats, additional fiber, and a delicious creamy texture. Don’t forget the pico dé gallo, cilantro and jalapeños! They add more than flavor; they’re packed with antioxidants and beneficial compounds to support gut health.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 10 mins Servings: 12Ingredients
- 2 cups refried beans
- 2 cups Farmer Cheese
- 1 small package of taco seasoning of choice
- 1 cup guacamole (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican cheese blend)
- 2/3 cup pico dé gallo (or salsa)
- 1/4 cup jalapeños
- 1/2 cup sliced scallions/chives
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- tortilla chips for serving
Directions
- Mix together Lifeway Farmer Cheese and taco seasoning in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a larger bowl or 9"x13" casserole dish, layer in refried beans, Lifeway Farmer Cheese mixture from step 1, guacamole, cheese, pico dé gallo or salsa, scallions/chives, jalapeños, and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
