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Dips and Spreads

Dips and Spreads

Popular dip and sandwich spread recipes like artichoke dip, seafood (shrimp, crab, salmon), taco and 7 layer dips and so much more! Go for elegant with a pate recipe or serve up some spinach dip for tailgating. Many recipes can be made in advance, under 30 minutes, or even in a crock pot.



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recipe for three cheese artichoke dip with pita dippers

Three Cheese Artichoke Dip With Pita Dippers

Made with pita bread, cream cheese, Mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, marinated artichoke hearts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for italian spinach dip

Italian Spinach Dip

Made with round sourdough bread shell, water chestnuts, mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing mix, sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, red bell pepper


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tomato basil and brie spread

Tomato Basil and Brie Spread

Made with black pepper, salt, olive oil, tomatoes, Brie cheese, fresh basil, garlic


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for the knick portobello mushroom spread

The Knick Portobello Mushroom Spread

Made with salt and pepper, onion powder, olive oil, Portobello mushrooms, yellow onions, garlic, cream cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for almond and garlic dip (skordalia)

Almond And Garlic Dip (Skordalia)

Made with sugar, salt, olive oil, bread, almonds, garlic, potato, lemon juice, white wine vinegar


Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for mild guacamole dip

Mild Guacamole Dip

Made with tomatoes, lemon, avocado, sour cream, onion, chili powder, garlic salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for habanero hummus

Habanero Hummus

Made with habanero powder, red bell pepper, garlic, tahini, roasted garlic, salt, cumin, lemon juice, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yucatan salsa

Yucatan Salsa

Made with salt, cilantro, red onion, sour orange or lime juice, tomatoes, radishes, habanero chili


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for magnolia's crab dip with garlic and herb toasts

Magnolia's Crab Dip with Garlic and Herb Toasts

Made with salt, chives, basil, yellow onion, olive oil, garlic, heavy cream, cream cheese, lump crab meat, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ajvar

Ajvar

Made with parsley, oil, lemon, eggplants, red or green bell peppers, salt, black pepper, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bagna cauda (italian anchovy dip)

Bagna Cauda (Italian Anchovy Dip)

Made with salt, black pepper, sugar, butter, mushroom, garlic, anchovy fillets, heavy cream, Mozzarella cheese, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hot bacon spread'n dip for 50

Hot Bacon Spread'n Dip for 50

Made with horseradish, cream cheese, milk, onion, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot taco dip

Hot Taco Dip

Made with tortilla chips, onion, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, sour cream, black olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black olive salsa

Black Olive Salsa

Mix it up with a flavorful black olive salsa. With ripe tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, and a spicy kick, this salsa is your new go-to dip.


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chocolate peanut butter dip

Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip

Made with milk, cream cheese, peanut butter, ground cinnamon, chocolate syrup


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried plantains with guacamole

Fried Plantains with Guacamole

Made with ground cinnamon, plantains, oil, avocados, onion, tomatoes, lemon, salt, garlic, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bean & cheese dip for 60

Bean & Cheese Dip for 60

Made with tortilla chips, cheese sauce, refried beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for lentil spread

Lentil Spread

Made with French bread, salt and pepper, sage, lentils, water, carrot, onion, celery, garlic, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tropical cream cheese spread

Tropical Cream Cheese Spread

Made with honey, sweetened flaked coconut, cream cheese, peach preserves or orange marmalade, crushed pineapple


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for warm cheese dip with salsa verde

Warm Cheese Dip With Salsa Verde

Made with red pepper, celery, carrot, bread sticks, tortilla chips, green salsa, cream cheese, fresh cilantro

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for southwestern cheese fondue

Southwestern Cheese Fondue

Made with garlic, white wine, pepper Jack cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cornstarch, tequila, cilantro, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for carrot and habanero salsa

Carrot And Habanero Salsa

Made with salt, lime juice, habanero chili pepper, garlic, scallions, carrot, tomato, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted garlic and jalapeno spread

Roasted Garlic And Jalapeno Spread

Made with habanero pasilla powdered blend, black pepper, vegetable oil, salt, garlic, balsamic vinegar, jalapenos, parsley, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mississippi sin dip

Mississippi Sin Dip

Made with Hawaiian bread, sour cream, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, green chilies, deviled ham, green onions

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fiesta cheesecake

Fiesta Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chiles, sour cream, ground red pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, tomato

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for salsa negra

Salsa Negra

Made with salt, dried chipotle mora chilies, vegetable oil, garlic, water, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for miso dipping sauce

Miso Dipping Sauce

Made with tahini, garlic, soy sauce, miso paste, onion, sugar, apple, sesame oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for monterey jack cheese dip

Monterey Jack Cheese Dip

Made with tortilla chips, jalapeno chilies, Monterey jack cheese, flour, beer

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ranch bacon, lettuce and tomato dip

Ranch Bacon, Lettuce And Tomato Dip

Made with lettuce, sugar, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, tomato, bacon, celery, onion


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for garlic-mustard mayonnaise dip

Garlic-Mustard Mayonnaise Dip

This dip is perfect for a party or as a savory condiment on your favorite sandwich. The mayonnaise provides a smooth base, while the garlic and mustard add a punch of...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for black olive dip

Black Olive Dip

Made with curry powder, parsley, longhorn cheese, mayonnaise, black olives, green onions


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pizza by the scoop

Pizza By The Scoop

Made with corn chips, tortilla chips, or pita wedges, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, chili sauce, Canadian bacon, onion, green pepper, cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for savory spinach cheesecake

Savory Spinach Cheesecake

Made with light cream, nutmeg, bread crumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, onion, vegetable oil, mushrooms, cream cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for apple habanero salsa

Apple Habanero Salsa

Made with lime, fresh cilantro, apples, habanero peppers, red onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for olive-basil tapenade

Olive-Basil Tapenade

Made with goat cheese, lemon, basil, black olives, olive oil, sea salt, French bread

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mushroom, walnut, and olive spread

Mushroom, Walnut, And Olive Spread

Made with walnuts, walnut oil or vegetable oil, onion, fresh mushrooms, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, kalamata olives, parsley, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for molten cheese and sausage (queso fundido con chorizo)

Molten Cheese And Sausage (Queso Fundido Con Chorizo)

Picture this: rich, molten cheese mingling with savory chorizo, paired with perfectly crisp tortilla chips. If that doesn't sound like a good time...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quick vegetarian chili-con-queso

Quick Vegetarian Chili-Con-Queso

Made with tomatoes, pinto beans, red kidney beans, garbanzo beans, hominy, tomato paste, green chiles, onion, zucchini, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for avocado-onion dip

Avocado-Onion Dip

Made with lemon juice, onion soup mix, sour cream, mayonnaise, avocados


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas confetti dip

Christmas Confetti Dip

Made with zucchini, red bell pepper, sour cream, dry ranch-style salad dressing mix, cucumber, carrot


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for warm and creamy bacon dip

Warm And Creamy Bacon Dip

Made with green onions, sour cream, bacon bits, sharp Cheddar cheese, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for oyster rockefeller dip

Oyster Rockefeller Dip

Made with anchovy paste, lemon juice, parsley, frozen chopped spinach, oysters, green onions, celery, margarine, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker italian cheese dip

Slow Cooker Italian Cheese Dip

Made with dried basil, ground anise, garlic powder, hot or sweet Italian sausage, process cheese product, chunky salsa, ground fennel

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spicy slow cooker chicken bean dip

Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Bean Dip

Made with fresh cilantro, white beans, cream cheese, chopped tomatoes, milk, fajita seasoning, ground cumin, chopped cooked chicken, American cheese, Monterey Jack...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for spinach and artichoke dip with bowtie pasta chips

Spinach And Artichoke Dip With Bowtie Pasta Chips

Made with Parmesan cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, Monterey jack cheese, paprika, fresh parsley, bow tie...

Method:   stovetop, oven, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ham sandwich spread

Ham Sandwich Spread

Made with salt and pepper, leftover ham, onion, celery, mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salsa yucateca de habaneros

Salsa Yucateca De Habaneros

Made with radishes, habanero peppers, limes, purple onion, purple cabbage


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for duqqa (egyptian spice mix)

Duqqa (Egyptian Spice Mix)

Duqqa is a traditional Egyptian spice mix that is typically used as a dip for pita bread. Duqqa has a nutty and earthy flavor, with a hint of mint.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 3 cup dip

3 Cup Dip

Made with onion, mayonnaise, Swiss or Colby cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for taffy apple dip

Taffy Apple Dip

Made with peanuts, vanilla extract, cream cheese, sugar, brown sugar


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for white guacamole

White Guacamole

Made with tortilla chips, mayonnaise, sour cream, green chiles, tomato, lemon juice, garlic, avocados, salt and pepper


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for seasoned breadfruit chips with avocado cream cheese dip

Seasoned Breadfruit Chips with Avocado Cream Cheese Dip

Made with breadfruit, salt, black pepper, onion salt, garlic powder, oil, avocado pear, cream cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bean hominy dip

Bean Hominy Dip

Made with salt, white hominy, navy beans, cucumber or zucchini, salsa, green chiles, lime juice, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker italian fondue

Slow Cooker Italian Fondue

Made with dry red wine, cornstarch, sharp Cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, mozzarella cheese, ground beef

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours




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