38 Easy Party Dips And Spreads To Serve All Year Long

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Baked BLT Dip

The classic sandwich is reimagined in dip form, and has everything you love about the original. This savory snack will be hit, especially during the summertime when tomatoes are at their peak. This dip is best smeared on slices of crostini.

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Spinach Dip

You can make this spinach dip up to three days ahead of your party. But if you need to whip something up last minute, don't fear: it only takes 10 minutes. While you can serve it right after mixing, we recommend letting it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving so all the flavors can really meld together.

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Taco Dip

This taco dip is an instant crowd-pleaser. Refried beans, a spicy sour cream mix, guacamole, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and fresh pico de gallo make for a creamy dip with layers of flavor.

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Basic Pimiento Cheese

You can never go wrong with with a container full of pimiento cheese that takes just a few minutes to prepare—no cooking required. Make sure to shred the cheese yourself and buy diced pimientos—not sliced. We shred the cheeses at different thicknesses for multi-layered texture.

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Bacon Jam

The longest step in this savory-sweet spread is letting the bacon crisp up. Then it cooks in a syrup of brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Serve over goat cheese, Brie, or roasted vegetables.

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Black Bean And Corn Salsa

Back Bean Corn Salsa — Antonis Achilleos

Adding some fresh ingredients to your summertime salsa will help spice it up with bright flavor. Corn, peppers, and tomatoes do most of the work, with the aid of fresh-squeezed lime juice and cumin. Browning the corn and cumin in a cast-iron skillet brings out a wonderful toasty fragrance.

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Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Spinach-artichoke dip is always a party favorite due to its creamy texture and cheesy flavors. This could be the only spinach-artichoke dip you'll ever need, using frozen artichokes instead of canned ones for the best flavor. Panko bread crumbs add crunch to every gooey bite.

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Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Texas Caviar is turned into a warm and gooey multi-layered dip in this recipe. Grab a tortilla chip and dig in for the full Southwest effect. You appetizer repertoire just got a little spicier.

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Cranberry-Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip — Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Try something different at your next holiday party with this spicy, tangy cranberry dip. This seasonal dip requires just 10 minutes of hands-on time and can be prepared a few days in advance of serving. It's equally delicious on water crackers, a toasted bagel, or your turkey sandwiches the day after the party.

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Rotel Sausage Dip

Transform just six ingredients into a classic dip that belongs at any gathering with this easy recipe. In this recipe, both simplicity and Velveeta are key. Chorizo and green chiles give it plenty of kick.

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Hot Crab-And-Artichoke Dip

We can't get enough of this cheesy crab dip, especially when fresh crabmeat is involved. If you need to substitute, use frozen, not canned. If you don't want to add the extra heat to this crab dip, you can leave the hot sauce off of the ingredient list.

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Baked Goat Cheese Spread With Pepper Jelly

Upgrade pepper jelly by serving it over a warm goat cheese mixture. A good stir will help it spread easily. You can serve this cheesy spread with any crudité and bread.

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Corn And Jalapeño Dip

Sweet corn and spicy jalapeño are a flavor match made in heaven. Even better, this dish can be made in a slow cooker, then garnished with bacon and green onions. Serve with salty corn chips to take the dip to new heights.

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

This dip captures what we love about Buffalo wings, but is so much easier to make. Stir together cream cheese, Cheddar, pepper Jack, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and chopped chicken, pour into a casserole dish, and bake. We recommend serving this delicious dip with pretzel chips, celery, and carrots.

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Collard Dip

Leave it to Southerners to turn collard greens into a delicious take on hot spinach dip. Cooked in a dreamy cheese and mayonnaise mixture, the collards will be scooped clean in 15 minutes flat. This dip gets baked so it turns bubbly and golden brown.

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Caramelized Onion Dip

Slowly caramelize yellow onions before mixing with other ingredients to make this hit. The smooth, tangy base comes from cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire sauce. The most classic companion for this dip is an old-fashioned potato chip,

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Creamy Avocado Dip

Smoother and tangier than its guacamole counterpart, this popular dip is flush with lime juice, jalapeños, and cilantro. You can lighten the dip but maintain its creaminess by using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise or sour cream. Use any leftovers on your burgers, tacos, and sandwiches.

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Chicken Enchilada Dip

Take a favorite weeknight meal and turn it into a shareable appetizer with this enchilada dip. The slow cooker does all but 10 minutes of the work. This dish can be scooped up with chips or served on a bed of lettuce.

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Smoked-Tomato Salsa

This recipe gives you an excuse to try something new in your smoker. Plum tomatoes are perfect for this salsa because they are meaty but still contain a lot of moisture. Pour a pitcher of margaritas and enjoy.

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Beer-Cheese Fondue

Serve this hot dip at your holiday party with sliced cooked bratwurst, steamed broccoli florets, roasted Brussels sprouts, and roasted fingerling potatoes. They'll pair wonderfully with this decadent, creamy sauce flavored with dry mustard, Gruyère, Cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, and a lager beer.

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Texas Caviar

You won't find a bigger hit with a Southern crowd than traditional Texas caviar. In our version, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and black-eyed peas soak up the flavors of vinaigrette and cilantro. Hominy and green tomatoes add a distinctive touch.

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Smoked-Fish Dip

Stirred to life by Adam Evans, the chef at award-winning Birmingham restaurant Automatic Seafood and Oysters, this sophisticated dip is smoky and herb-heavy. Capers, lemon juice, and pickles set this snack apart from the rest. Though it has a long ingredient list, all you need to do is stir all those amazing flavors together.

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Crawfish Dip

Don't let crawfish season pass by without making this hot dip full of Louisiana flavor. Bell peppers, onions, celery, and Creole mustard simmer with the spicy ingredients. Cooking this dip in a slow cooker will allow you to easily keep it warm until it's time to serve.

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Caramel Apple Dip

Give a sugary spin to a cream cheese classic with a crisp bruléed topping. Just give the dip time to chill before you caramelize it under the broiler. Crack through the sugary topping and scoop it on slices of apple.

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Lump Crab Mornay

This creamy dip was adapted from a recipe in Bayou Cuisine by St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Indianola, Mississippi. Onions, sherry, and crabmeat combine their subtly sweet flavors in rich cream. Serve with toast points for dipping.

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Cast-Iron Salsa

You'll forget all about that jarred stuff after tasting this easy recipe. The extra step—charring the garlic, peppers, and onions—takes salsa to the next level. Use red jalapeño peppers to deepen the color.

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Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

This Southern spin on classic hummus is sure to have everyone talking—and dipping. Many of the ingredients are the same, except for the black-eyed peas which add an earthy flavor. Smoked paprika is the secret touch.

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Creamy Crab Dip

Thickened to perfection with both mayonnaise and sour cream, the fresh crab in this dip still shines through. We've added a Lowcountry touch with Old Bay seasoning. Serve with crackers, toast points, and celery sticks.

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Peach Salsa

Put those summer peaches to good use with this not-so-ordinary salsa recipe. Cilantro and serrano chile add a fun flare to the fruity salsa. Lime juice ties the flavors together and adds some zing.

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Spinach-And-Vidalia Dip

This is a tastier version of French onion dip due to the sauteed sweet Vidalia onions. The flavorful veggies are stirred in with a simple mix of sour cream and seasoning. Get those ruffled potato chips and start snacking.

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Cucumber Salsa

Even though this salsa recipe has no tomatoes in sight, it's still delicious. Using lots of crunchy cucumbers and Granny Smith apples, this refreshing dip is fit for any summer gathering. Dip in your tortilla chips or serve it over tacos.

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Hot Cheesy Crab Dip

Look for fresh jumbo lump crabmeat for this absolutely decadent dip. The crab is mixed with extra-sharp Cheddar for boldness and cream cheese and Havarti for creaminess. We like to serve it with endive leaves for scooping, but a toasted baguette is delicious too.

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Spicy White Cheese Dip

This full-flavored cheese dip is prepared in a slow cooker for creaminess. Garlic, onions, diced tomatoes, and green chiles make it incredibly tasty on corn chips. Scoopable chips will help you conserve every drop.

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Austin Diner-Style Queso

Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Replicate the restaurant favorite at home with our recipe using white American cheese, chiles, onions, and seasonings. A mixture of water, milk, and cornstarch will bring it to the perfect consistency. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve alongside your guacamole and pico de gallo.

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Jalapeño Popper Dip

jalapeno popper dip — Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

If you love poppers, just wait until you try the dip form. We blend two types of peppers—pickled and fresh—with cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, bacon, and spices. Scoop up with tortilla chips to complete the effect.

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Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

Making this game-day favorite just got easier with a slow cooker. This big-batch recipe calls for an entire cup of hot sauce, along with a combination of cream cheese, Colby Jack, crumbled blue cheese, and sour cream. Serve with celery, carrots, and corn chips.

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Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Hot in more ways than one, pepper Jack cheese adds a surprising kick to this classic dip. The otherwise-straightforward recipe involves stirring ingredients together and popping your casserole in the oven to bake. Serve with crackers and fresh vegetables.

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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

This quick recipe only requires about 10 minutes of work. Use your Instant Pot to cook the chicken to tenderness in no time flat. After that, melt the cheese in the multi-cooker bowl, then stir everything together to finish under the broiler.

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38 Easy Party Dips And Spreads To Serve All Year Long

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