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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 strawberry cream cheese ball

Strawberry Cream Cheese Ball

Made with graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, fresh strawberries


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for irish dip

Irish Dip

Made with prepared mustard, onion, ketchup, cream cheese, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pesto cream veggie dip

Pesto Cream Veggie Dip

Made with Parmesan cheese, prepared basil pesto, cream cheese, sour cream


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for curry vegetable dip

Curry Vegetable Dip

Made with curry powder, mayonnaise, garlic salt, onion, prepared horseradish, white vinegar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mexican black bean dip

Mexican Black Bean Dip

Made with tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, sour cream, refried black beans, salsa, Mexican blend cheese, guacamole, tomatoes, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for tuna avocado spread

Tuna Avocado Spread

Made with assorted crackers, hot pepper sauce, onion, tuna, avocado, lemon juice, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for eight layer beefy fiesta dip

Eight Layer Beefy Fiesta Dip

Made with taco seasoning mix, water, refried beans, Cheddar cheese, ripe olives, tomato, sour cream, avocado, salsa, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for world's best clam dip

World's Best Clam Dip

Made with clam juice, minced clams, cream cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for crab and wild mushroom cheesecake

Crab And Wild Mushroom Cheesecake

Made with olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, wild mushrooms, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tuna mousse terrine with olives

Tuna Mousse Terrine With Olives

Made with sugar, white pepper, paprika, green olives, unflavored gelatin, tuna, mayonnaise, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for shrimp ball

Shrimp Ball

Made with horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, shrimp, onion, lemon juice, ketchup


Time:   over 5 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 horseradish and corned beef dip

Horseradish And Corned Beef Dip

Made with pumpernickel or rye, corned beef, horseradish, mayonnaise, onion, black pepper, worcestershire sauce


Time:   over 5 hours

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 apple brickle dip

Apple Brickle Dip

Made with apples, cream cheese, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, almond brickle chips or Skors Chips or toffee chips


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cowboy caviar

Cowboy Caviar

Made with tortilla chips or large corn chips, hot pepper sauce, black pepper, frozen black-eyed peas, green onions or finely chopped onion, red or green bell pepper, green chili peppers...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 baked black bean dip

Baked Black Bean Dip

Made with scallion, monterey jack cheese, black beans, sour cream, salsa, Mexican lime juice

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pesto cream cheese spread

Pesto Cream Cheese Spread

Made with pesto sauce, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hungarian tudish lapein cheese cake

Hungarian Tudish Lapein Cheese Cake

Made with butter, EggBeaters, sour cream, egg whites, egg yolks, cottage cheese, sugar, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


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 cottage cheese dill dip

Cottage Cheese Dill Dip

This cottage cheese dill dip is the perfect combination of creamy and tangy, with a hint of dill. It's perfect for dipping veggies or crackers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pineapple-crab dip

Pineapple-Crab Dip

Made with salt and pepper, crabmeat, fresh tarragon, cream cheese, pineapple, mushrooms, celery, fresh chives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican fruit dip

Mexican Fruit Dip

Made with fruit, rum, cinnamon, cream cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream, marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, almond extract


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweet and spicy salsa

Sweet And Spicy Salsa

Made with sugar, vinegar, lime juice, tomatoes, green chiles, green onion, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cranberry chicken dip

Cranberry Chicken Dip

This dip with chicken, cashews, and dried cranberries hits the salty, sweet, and tart flavor profiles that will keep you coming back for another scoop.


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low carb bacon cheese dip

Low Carb Bacon Cheese Dip

Looking for a tasty yet low-carb dip? Try this bacon cheese dip made with blue cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. It's creamy, a bit spicy, and loaded with crumbled bacon...


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 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 apple habanero salsa

Apple Habanero Salsa

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strawberry pineapple salsa

Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

Made with sugar, lemon juice, ginger, pinneapple, mango, strawberries


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 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

recipe for avocado and mint salsa

Avocado And Mint Salsa

Made with onion, avocado, lemon, mint, sea salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for make ahead gazpacho dip

Make Ahead Gazpacho Dip

Made with garlic salt, salt, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, salad oil, diced green chilies, ripe olives, garlic


Time:   over 5 hours


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 7 layer shrimp dip

7 Layer Shrimp Dip

Made with green onions, green bell pepper, sour cream, pimiento cheese spread, cocktail sauce, frozen small shrimp, sharp Cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jazzy jezabel sauce

Jazzy Jezabel Sauce

Made with crackers, dry mustard, horseradish, pineapple topping or preserves, apple jelly, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 hot corn and jalapeno dip

Hot Corn And Jalapeno Dip

Made with mexican cheese, shoepeg corn, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, jalapeno

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 feta cheese-olive spread

Feta Cheese-Olive Spread

Made with garlic, feta cheese, cream cheese, milk, black olives, green olives, parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for peanut butter honey dip

Peanut Butter Honey Dip

Made with apple, pear, celery, carrot, peanut butter, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for touchdown taco dip

Touchdown Taco Dip

Made with cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro or parsley, ripe olives, refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, garlic, tomato, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for best layered shrimp dip

Best Layered Shrimp Dip

Made with tortilla chips, green onions, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salsa, cocktail sauce, small shrimp, sliced black olives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for black-eyed pea and jalapeno cheese dip

Black-Eyed Pea And Jalapeno Cheese Dip

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, Salt and pepper, black-eyed peas, garlic, green onions, butter, jalapeno pepper, parsley, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turtle cheesecake dip

Turtle Cheesecake Dip

Made with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, miniature chocolate chips, cream cheese, brown sugar, powdered sugar, pecans


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gorgonzola (blue cheese) dip

Gorgonzola (Blue Cheese) Dip

Made with parsley, chives, toasted walnuts, Cognac or cream, Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for savory herb cheese spread

Savory Herb Cheese Spread

Made with lemon juice, fresh basil, cream cheese, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, fresh dill


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chilean chili con queso dip

Chilean Chili Con Queso Dip

Made with salt and pepper, butter, onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, pimiento, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun cheese dip

Cajun Cheese Dip

Made with process cheese product, jalapenos, Andouille sausage, onion, cilantro

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for havana harry's cheese and chorizo dip

Havana Harry's Cheese And Chorizo Dip

Made with plantain, taro, or vegetable chips, chorizo sausage, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, half and half or light cream, crushed red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes




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