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A cheese dip recipe is like a great friend. Reliable, doesn't disappoint, always fun to be around. Hosting a tailgate? Make a cheese dip. Going to a church potluck? Make a cheese dip. Dinner party? Holiday party? You know the answer…pull out your favorite cheese dip recipe and it's a pretty solid bet you're taking home a scraped-clean dish at the end of the evening. Cheese dip, in its many forms, always manages to please. In our collection of best cheese dip recipes, you'll find impossibly gooey cream cheese dip recipes, a classic diner nacho cheese dip recipe, and, of course, a Rotel cheese dip recipe. Whichever dip you pick, just know you can't go wrong. And okay, we'll say it: Not to be cheesy…but these dips are very Gouda.
Austin Diner-Style Queso
Many of us are guilty of filling up on hot, salty tortilla chips and creamy queso before our actual lunch or dinner even hits the table. Make a batch of this diner-style dip and you might have the same problems on your hands at home.
Basic Pimiento Cheese
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Is it a dip? Is it a spread? Either way, the South's favorite cheesy appetizer counts as a cheese dip over here.
Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip
![Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/28jvEq0Y4TSPT_xV1u5qu-fHE3c=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2591501_wcibl_black_eyed_pea_dip_184_0_0_0_1_0-6e9b89431a264d84a44035ebd13051c4.jpg)
Who doesn't love a good, warm, multi-layer dip? This one is brimming with diced tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños in addition to the hearty black-eyed peas. It's basically everything you love about Texas caviar in a cheese dip.
Collard Dip
![Collard Dip Recipe](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/FBU4Ges8Q0LaZbMefUqHguEHbpY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/collard_dip_dips-2504201_wcibf_11_0-1-008307bb00b24317a9443f2765e50079.jpg)
Swap the spinach for the collards and throw in a little Swiss and you have this cheesy, warm, and creamy dip. Scoop this dip onto baguette slices.
Rotel Sausage Dip
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Some vintage recipes are worth reviving. This one is easy and only six ingredients. Have it on hand for the next tailgate, potluck, or family get-together.
Baked BLT Dip
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If you love the sandwich, then you'll love this dip. A whole pound of bacon is involved. A whole pound. Balance it out with shredded lettuce and cherry tomatoes.
Corn And Jalapeño Dip
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This one's all done in the slow cooker, leaving you time to prepare other things. Stir in seven ingredients, let it bubble away, then tear open a bag of corn chips.
Skillet Beer-Cheese Dip With Pretzel Bites
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Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
One look at this tailgate-friendly dip and everyone will be diving in. The salty, boozy, tangy goodness comes from hoppy IPA, bacon, and whole-grain mustard. Add the baked pretzel bites right before serving.
Hot Cheesy Crab Dip
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A cheesy crab dip is always welcome, even at the fanciest holiday dinner. Using fresh jumbo lump crabmeat really makes this dip stand out. Endive leaves serve as unique and pretty scoops.
Two-Layer Pimiento-And-Cheese Dip With Smoked Almonds
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Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Micah Morton; Prop Stylist: Ginny Branch
During the holidays we like to gussy up the original. This pimento cheese dip is topped with a riff on Spanish romesco sauce and a sprinkle of chopped almonds, parsley, and smoked paprika.
Cheesy Artichoke Dip With Spring Crudités
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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
In this cheese dip recipe, artichoke hearts are blended with cream cheese and topped with mozzarella, which gets browned in a hot oven. Dip into the gooey mixture with crisp vegetables or crunchy pita chips.
Philly Cheesesteak Dip
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Convert your favorite sandwich into a party-ready dip. Ground beef stands in for the steak in this recipe, but you could also use finely chopped ribeye or round steak. The final delicious step is covering the dip with provolone slices to melt under the broiler.
Jalapeño Popper Dip
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Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke
This easy recipe is stuffed with all the flavors of jalapeño poppers and more (more being thick sliced bacon). If you want additional color and texture, fold in chopped red and yellow bell peppers.
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Monica Farber
This is the low-maintenance version of Buffalo chicken wings, but a whole lot cheesier. Top with blue cheese and scallions and scoop it up with pretzel chips and celery sticks.
Tex-Mex Skillet Poblano Dip
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Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Andrea Fanning
No cheese dip list is complete without at least a couple of quesos. In this version, we broil the poblano chiles before blending them into the Monterey Jack-based dip to add a touch of smokiness.
Kentucky Beer Cheese
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Kentucky Beer Cheese comes together in the food processor and has a thick, spreadable consistency. Extra-sharp Cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, and stout beer give it a real depth of flavor. Serve this dip with pretzels and wash it down with your favorite beer.
Whipped Goat Cheese With Smoky Bacon Jam
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Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
The bacon jam that tops this cheese dip is worth the 30 minutes it takes to prepare. You'll find yourself wanting to scoop it with anything you can get your hands on, and the leftover dip makes a delicious sandwich spread.
Beer-Cheese Fondue
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Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Serve this hot cheese fondue with any of your most-loved dippers, like steamed broccoli, roasted fingerling potatoes, or bratwurst slices. Don't let the dip come above a simmer to keep it from breaking, and serve it over a Sterno flame to keep it warm and smooth.
Million Dollar Dip
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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
This easy, cheesy dip is a party cheese ball in a bowl. No need to form or coat the filling. Put it in a bowl and top with almonds and bacon. It's finished in 15 minutes.
Sweet Potato Queso
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Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Sweet potato seems like an unthinkable ingredient in a warm cheese dip, but it's the secret to this healthier queso. Mashed cooked sweet potato keeps the dip creamy, and additions like onion and bacon round out the flavors.