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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 slow cooker refried bean and beef dip

Slow Cooker Refried Bean And Beef Dip

Made with garlic salt, taco sauce, ground beef, refried beans, American cheese

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

recipe for slow cooker spicy cheese and meat dip

Slow Cooker Spicy Cheese And Meat Dip

Made with salsa, sausage, velveeta cheese

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

recipe for baboon butter

Baboon Butter

Made with raisins or mini chocolate chips, banana, peanut butter, ground cinnamon


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 bacon dip mix

Bacon Dip Mix

Made with garlic, bacon bits, beef bouillon granules, dried minced onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 artichoke and green chile dip

Artichoke and Green Chile Dip

Made with non-stick cooking spray, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, artichoke hearts, green chiles, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, hot sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for feta cheese spinach dip

Feta Cheese Spinach Dip

Made with cream cheese, feta cheese, spinach, onions, garlic, milk, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for garlic dill dip

Garlic Dill Dip

Made with garlic, parsley, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach-mushroom cheesecake

Spinach-Mushroom Cheesecake

Made with breadcrumbs, butter or margarine, frozen spinach, fresh mushrooms, onion, garlic, pimento, cream cheese, feta cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bacon and swiss cheese dip

Bacon And Swiss Cheese Dip

Made with buttery crackers, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, Swiss cheese, green onion, bacon

Method:   stovetop
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 shrimp pate

Shrimp Pate

Made with salt, garlic powder, fresh parsley, shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onions


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for avocado-tequila salsa

Avocado-Tequila Salsa

Made with salt, avocados, plum tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, tequila


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bing cherry salsa

Bing Cherry Salsa

Made with salt, Tabasco sauce, Bing cherries, fresh basil, green bell pepper, lemon, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream cheese and ham spread

Cream Cheese And Ham Spread

Made with green onions, cream cheese, ham


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for apple avocado salsa

Apple Avocado Salsa

Made with black pepper, salt, lime zest, jalapeno pepper, Granny Smith apple, avocado, lime juice, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for watermelon dip

Watermelon Dip

Made with lime juice, hot sauce, salt, seedless watermelon


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ranch cheese spread

Ranch Cheese Spread

Made with cream cheese, ranch salad dressing mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avocado and egg pate

Avocado and Egg Pate

Made with mayonnaise, black pepper, fresh parsley, spring onions, avocados, lemon juice, eggs, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cajun shrimp dip

Cajun Shrimp Dip

Made with cooked shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, green onions, Italian dressing mix, salt and pepper


Time:   over 5 hours

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 salmon-spinach party dip

Salmon-Spinach Party Dip

Made with vegetables and crackers, lemon peel, salmon, frozen chopped spinach, plain nonfat yogurt, mayonnaise, green onions, parsley, dried basil, dried dill weed


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for gingersnap dip

Gingersnap Dip

Made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, Cool Whip, gingersnaps


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for autumn fruit dip

Autumn Fruit Dip

Made with vanilla extract, maple syrup, cream cheese, sour cream, frozen whipped topping, brown sugar, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chunky tuna salsa

Chunky Tuna Salsa

Turn the tide on traditional salsa with this chunky tuna salsa. Fresh, flavorful, and ideal for dipping, it's the catch of the day.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for benedictine spread

Benedictine Spread

Made with green food coloring, cucumber, cream cheese, onion, salt, mayonnaise


Time:   under 30 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 smoked salmon and chive cheesecake

Smoked Salmon and Chive Cheesecake

Made with red bell pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, cream cheese, eggs, milk, salt, Parmesan cheese, jarlsberg or swiss cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for ritz cracker spread

Ritz Cracker Spread

Made with Cool Whip, cream cheese, powdered sugar, crushed pineapple


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dungeness crab and artichoke dip with crostini

Dungeness Crab And Artichoke Dip With Crostini

Made with sourdough baguettes, mayonnaise, Dungeness crab meat, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cafe pasqual's salsa fresca

Cafe Pasqual's Salsa Fresca

Made with ground cumin, Italian plum tomatoes, white onion, Serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for green olive dip

Green Olive Dip

Made with garlic salt, whipping cream, cream cheese, salad dressing, green olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 alichela (anchovy dip)

Alichela (Anchovy Dip)

Made with paprika, cayenne pepper, anchovies, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, black olives, oregano


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pate de foie gras a l'ancienne

Pate De Foie Gras A L'ancienne

Made with bay leaves, truffles, dried rosemary, pork fat, calves' or goose liver, garlic, Cognac or brandy, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for avocado surprise dip

Avocado Surprise Dip

Made with tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, Dry roasted almonds, slivered or sliced, red onion, small red ripe tomato, diced, black pepper, salt, sour cream, packed Krrrrisp Kraut...


Time:   under 30 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 butterscotch apple dip

Butterscotch Apple Dip

Made with apple wedges, ground cinnamon, white vinegar, sweetened condensed milk, butterscotch flavored chips, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 southwest cheesecake

Southwest Cheesecake

Made with green onion, bell pepper, sour cream, tortilla chips, butter or margarine, cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, eggs, Colby/Montery Jack cheese, green chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 nacho chicken cheese spread

Nacho Chicken Cheese Spread

Made with jalapenos, chopped green chilies, mild Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, chicken, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, corn


Time:   1-2 hours

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 almond cream dip

Almond Cream Dip

Made with fresh fruit, vanilla pudding mix, whipping cream, milk, almond extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 fluffy peanut butter dip

Fluffy Peanut Butter Dip

Made with frozen whipped topping, cinnamon, creamy peanut butter, vanilla yogurt


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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




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