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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 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 pesto cream cheese spread

Pesto Cream Cheese Spread

Made with pesto sauce, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 rotel cream cheese dip

Rotel Cream Cheese Dip

Made with shrimp, salt, cream cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for white bean dip with cumin tortilla chips

White Bean Dip With Cumin Tortilla Chips

Made with garlic, great northern beans, fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, serrano chile, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roast beef spread

Roast Beef Spread

Made with salt and pepper, roast beef, cream cheese, garlic, onion, parsley


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fabulous chicken jalapeno dip

Fabulous Chicken Jalapeno Dip

Made with jalapeno pepper, red bell pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, olive oil, cream cheese, milk, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 mexican dipping sauce

Mexican Dipping Sauce

A fusion of mayonnaise, grainy mustard, and green salsa, accented with a hint of lemon and garlic, this Mexican dipping sauce brings a multi-layered taste that complements a wide...


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 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 dump dip

Dump Dip

Made with paprika, cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped green chilies, Mexican corn


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sausage-bean dip casserole

Sausage-Bean Dip Casserole

Made with Cheddar or taco cheese, Italian sausage, refried beans, picante sauce, hot green salsa

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 creamy hot shrimp dip

Creamy Hot Shrimp Dip

This shrimp dip is the perfect appetizer for your next party. It's creamy, hot, and full of flavor. Dress it up by adding salad shrimp, if desired.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cold shrimp dip

Cold Shrimp Dip

Made with Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, onion, chili sauce, mayonnaise, shrimp, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for spinach-leek dip in a round crusty bread

Spinach-Leek Dip In A Round Crusty Bread

Made with round crusty bread, leek soup mix, fresh spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, green onions


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bastrop louisiana caviar

Bastrop Louisiana Caviar

Made with tortilla chips, Italian salad dressing, garlic, onions, blackeyed peas, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, pimento


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for quick guacamole-spinach dip

Quick Guacamole-Spinach Dip

Made with tomato, dry guacamole dip mix, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna horseradish dip with pita triangles

Tuna Horseradish Dip With Pita Triangles

Made with pita triangles, cayenne, tuna, plain yogurt, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, fresh parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for clams casino dip with bacon

Clams Casino Dip With Bacon

Made with bacon, clams, white clam sauce, butter, onion, cracker crumbs, bread crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for italian eggplant spread

Italian Eggplant Spread

Made with crushed red pepper, cumin, fresh oregano, eggplants, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bbq chicken and corn dip

BBQ Chicken And Corn Dip

Made with corn chips, corn, onion powder, boneless, skinless chicken, salt and pepper, barbecue sauce, onion, garlic powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for margarita salsa

Margarita Salsa

Made with cilantro, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, orange bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, whole jalapenos, Anaheim peppers, fresh pineapple, fresh raspberries


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pinto bean hummus with pinto-feta-mint relish

Pinto Bean Hummus With Pinto-Feta-Mint Relish

Made with black pepper, tahini, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, pinto beans, scallion, feta cheese, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for gourmet seafood cocktail sauce

Gourmet Seafood Cocktail Sauce

Made with canned tomato puree, celery seed, chili sauce, ketchup, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, lemon juice, black pepper, cayenne pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white cheddar and jalapeno spread

White Cheddar And Jalapeno Spread

Made with hot pepper sauce, salt, white cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, jalapeno peppers, lemon juice, white pepper


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for barbecue ranch chicken dip

Barbecue Ranch Chicken Dip

Made with green onions, red bell peppers, cream cheese, barbecue sauce, grilled chicken breast strips, ranch salad dressing

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes




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