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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 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 chocolate caramel fondue

Chocolate Caramel Fondue

Made with angel food cake, pound cake, sweetened condensed milk, caramel ice cream topping, unsweetened chocolate, cookies, fruit, berries

Method:   stovetop
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 peanut butter honey dip

Peanut Butter Honey Dip

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


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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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

recipe for slow cooker sloppy joe dip

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Dip

Made with ground beef, sloppy joe sauce

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


recipe for fondue with gouda cheese

Fondue With Gouda Cheese

Made with pepper, bread, kirsch, Gouda cheese, butter, flour, milk, garlic, nutmeg, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for olive pimento cheese spread

Olive Pimento Cheese Spread

Made with olive juice, pimientos, stuffed olives, dry mustard, cream cheese, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken noodle dip

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Dip

Made with chicken, jalapenos, chicken noodle soup, cream cheese, green chiles, chips or crackers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sugared jalapenos on cream cheese

Sugared Jalapenos On Cream Cheese

Made with tortilla chips, pickled jalapenos, sugar, lime rind, cream cheese


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for blue cheese appetizer tart

Blue Cheese Appetizer Tart

Made with pine nuts, roasted red bell peppers, all-purpose flour, butter, water, cream cheese, blue cheese, whipping cream, egg, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for zucchini pate

Zucchini Pate

Made with black pepper, zucchini, tarragon or white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, fresh parsley, fresh chives, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cowboy salsa with avocado, black eyed peas, and corn

Cowboy Salsa With Avocado, Black Eyed Peas, and Corn

Made with tomatoes, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, salad oil, garlic, black pepper, avocado, black-eyed peas, corn, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet cream cheese apple dip

Sweet Cream Cheese Apple Dip

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy crab dip

Easy Crab Dip

Made with crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, onion


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for texas bean dip

Texas Bean Dip

Made with garlic, canola oil, onion, tomato, picante sauce, cumin, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for refried bean spread

Refried Bean Spread

Made with tomato paste, cayenne, canola or vegetable oil, red onion, garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, jalapeno, cumin, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheese & paprika dip

Cheese & Paprika Dip

Made with paprika, cream cheese, margarine, parsley, chives, milk


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken salad party spread

Chicken Salad Party Spread

Made with black pepper, lemon juice, chicken breasts, onion, water, bacon, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce


Time:   under 30 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 spinach, cheddar, and bacon dip baked in a bread bowl

Spinach, Cheddar, And Bacon Dip Baked In A Bread Bowl

Made with French, Italian or pumpernickel bread, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, dill weed, bacon, onion, fresh spinach

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for smoky cheese fondue

Smoky Cheese Fondue

Made with smoked Cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, Asiago cheese, flour, dry mustard, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, sourdough bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 7 layer mediterranean dip

7 Layer Mediterranean Dip

Made with pita bread, ripe or kalamata olives, hummus, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 beef and cheese pizza fondue

Beef And Cheese Pizza Fondue

Made with bread sticks, mozzarella cheese, ground beef, onion, pizza sauce, dried basil or oregano, garlic powder, sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white bean and sage dip

White Bean and Sage Dip

Made with baguette, olive oil, black pepper, white beans, fresh sage, garlic, kosher salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for avocado vegetable dip

Avocado Vegetable Dip

Made with green onions, carrot, sour cream, avocados, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, lime or lemon juice, Italian or Caesar salad dressing mix, hot pepper sauce


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 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


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 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 strawberry pineapple salsa

Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

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


Time:   under 30 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 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 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 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 salty senorita's fundido dip

Salty Senorita's Fundido Dip

Made with celery, jicama, tortilla chips, onions, jalapeno, olive oil, pepper jack cheese, milk, pico de gallo

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy clam dip

Creamy Clam Dip

Made with chives, lemon, cream cheese, sour cream, minced clams, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cajun salmon spread

Cajun Salmon Spread

Made with salmon, Cajun spice, tofu, lemon juice, roasted red pepper, dill, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican cream cheese dip

Mexican Cream Cheese Dip

Made with tortilla chips, cream cheese, refried beans, no-bean chili, Mexican blend shredded cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sesame chicken dip

Sesame Chicken Dip

Made with sesame rice crackers, sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, chicken breast, cream cheese, green onions, spinach, peanuts


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker chicken enchilada dip

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Dip

Made with Pepper Jack cheese, cream cheese, enchilada sauce, boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cranberry-mango salsa

Cranberry-Mango Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno pepper, fresh cranberries, mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy chili pepper dip

Cheesy Chili Pepper Dip

Made with tortilla chips, poblano chiles, Anaheim chile peppers, onion, vegetable oil, green onion, garlic, evaporated milk, Monterey Jack cheese, white cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for savory chicken dip

Savory Chicken Dip

Made with lemon juice, white pepper, dried thyme, cream cheese, chicken breast, chicken broth, onion, almonds, ground savory


Time:   2-5 hours




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