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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 mango-jicama salsa

Mango-Jicama Salsa

Made with onion, mangoes, jicama, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 slow cooker beef chili con queso dip

Slow Cooker Beef Chili Con Queso Dip

Made with green chiles, ground beef, chili without beans, process cheese product

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


recipe for super nacho dip

Super Nacho Dip

Made with onions, tomatoes, black olives, sour cream, cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, lettuce


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fresh summer salsa

Fresh Summer Salsa

Made with black pepper, salt, roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for chicken enchilada dip

Chicken Enchilada Dip

Made with jalapeno pepper, green chile peppers, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Colby-Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican blend cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cajun crab dip

Slow Cooker Cajun Crab Dip

Made with pepper and salt, Monterey jack cheese, crabmeat, green onions, red bell pepper, butter, tomatoes, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, processed cheese

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

recipe for brown derby cream cheese and avocado dip

Brown Derby Cream Cheese And Avocado Dip

Made with salt, avocado, cream cheese, butter, celery salt, chives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for warm mole bean dip

Warm Mole Bean Dip

Made with onion, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cocoa powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomato, salsa, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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 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 vanilla fondue

Vanilla Fondue

Made with pineapple chunks, peach, fresh strawberries, vanilla milk chips, light cream, Grand Marnier or coffee flavored liqueur

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 provolone and pesto layered cheese torte

Provolone And Pesto Layered Cheese Torte

Made with baguettes or crackers, pine nuts, provolone cheese, cream cheese, butter, garlic, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes


Time:   2-5 hours


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 best football dip ever

Best Football Dip Ever

Made with processed cheese, ground beef, cream cheese, salsa

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mushroom and stilton mousse

Mushroom and Stilton Mousse

Made with mushrooms, egg whites, salt and freshly ground black pepper, button mushrooms, Stilton cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, fresh parsley, cayenne pepper, unflavored...


Time:   1-2 hours


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 summer strawberry-peach salsa

Summer Strawberry-Peach Salsa

Made with green bell pepper, onion, raisins, parsley, wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, dry mustard, salt, thyme


Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for creamy pepperoni dip

Creamy Pepperoni Dip

Made with mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, green bell pepper, cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, garlic powder, pepperoni, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy cilantro jalapeno dip

Creamy Cilantro Jalapeno Dip

Made with jalapeno, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, garlic, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 caramel rum fondue

Slow Cooker Caramel Rum Fondue

Made with rum extract, caramels, miniature marshmallows, whipping cream, rum

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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


recipe for slow cooker white beer cheese dip

Slow Cooker White Beer Cheese Dip

Made with Asadero cheese, beer, prepared horseradish, garlic, Tabasco sauce, onion, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 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 herb dip mix

Herb Dip Mix

Made with dried parsley, dried thyme, dried tarragon, onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for vegetarian hot reuben dip

Vegetarian Hot Reuben Dip

Made with sauerkraut, American cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, meatless corned beef, party rye bread

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab mousse

Crab Mousse

Made with black pepper, lemon juice, non-stick cooking spray, unflavored gelatin, skim milk, Neufchatel cheese, yogurt, crab meat, celery, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for margarita dessert dip

Margarita Dessert Dip

Made with sour cream, mascarpone cheese, sugar, margarita mix, lime zest, tequila, Grand Marnier, whipping cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for warm maine lobster dip

Warm Maine Lobster Dip

Made with walnuts, cream cheese, cooked Maine lobster meat, onion, fresh horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas cheesecake with blue corn tortilla

Texas Cheesecake With Blue Corn Tortilla

Made with tortilla chips, margarine, cottage cheese, cream cheese, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, green chiles, sour cream, jalapeno cheddar dip, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 aloha dip

Aloha Dip

Made with crackers, nuts, lemon juice, ground ginger, cream cheese, crushed pineapple, shredded sweetened coconut


Time:   1-2 hours

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 cabbage salsa

Cabbage Salsa

Made with olive oil, pickled jalapeno, cabbage, orange, lime, salt, sugar, tequila, plum tomato


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for creamy tuna dip with dill

Creamy Tuna Dip With Dill

Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic salt, white pepper, cream cheese, dill weed, green onions, tuna, lemon juice, vegetables


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for corn salsa with cumin

Corn Salsa with Cumin

Made with plum tomatoes, green onions, corn, olive oil, ground cumin, jalapeno peppers, water, lime juice, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken liver pate with caramelized onion

Chicken Liver Pate With Caramelized Onion

Made with butter, onion, garlic, chicken livers, brandy, whipping cream, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, hard-boiled egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked chili cream cheese dip

Baked Chili Cream Cheese Dip

Made with Mexican cheese, cream cheese, chili with beans, salsa

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sonora cafe guacamole

Sonora Cafe Guacamole

Made with garlic, dried Mexican oregano, avocados, red onion, cilantro, red bell pepper, tomato, lime juice, olive oil, jalapeno pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoked tuna dip

Smoked Tuna Dip

Made with liquid smoke, horseradish, salt, tuna, cream cheese, onion, lemon juice, sour cream


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for layered bruschetta dip

Layered Bruschetta Dip

Made with Wheat Thins, cream cheese, garlic, tomatoes, green onions, cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for devilish chicken spread

Devilish Chicken Spread

Made with celery, mayonnaise or salad dressing, onion, pickle relish, chunk chicken, cheddar cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for queso blanco

Queso Blanco

Made with fresh cilantro, Serrano pepper, cheese, green chilies, half and half, onion, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for 5 minute microwave chili con queso dip

5 Minute Microwave Chili Con Queso Dip

Made with chili, cheese whiz, tortilla or corn chips

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salsa de chile colorado

Salsa de Chile Colorado

Made with flour, salt, chiles, oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for authentic mexican salsa

Authentic Mexican Salsa

Made with diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, green onions, serrano chiles, salt, pepper, garlic


Time:   under 30 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 catfish and crawfish mold

Catfish and Crawfish Mold

Made with Worcestershire sauce, parsley, cream cheese, white wine, salt, lemon juice, catfish meat, hot sauce, crawfish meat


Time:   over 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 byron's famous killer cheese dip

Byron's Famous Killer Cheese Dip

Made with sour cream, condensed cheese soup, green chilies, yellow onion, crushed red pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic, hot sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes




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