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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 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 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 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 arizona biltmore kumquat salsa

Arizona Biltmore Kumquat Salsa

Made with salt and pepper, red onion, red tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, fresh cilantro, kumquats, orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
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 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 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 berries and cheese appetizer

Berries and Cheese Appetizer

Made with honey, olive oil, champagne vinegar, fresh red raspberries, fresh blackberries, goat cheese, cream cheese, pine nuts, bread crumbs, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 easy crab dip

Easy Crab Dip

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


Time:   1-2 hours

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 hot pizza dip

Hot Pizza Dip

Made with red bell pepper, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, pizza sauce, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
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 salmon mousse

Salmon Mousse

Made with cucumber, onion, salmon, ripe olives, mayonnaise, salt, white pepper, dried parsley, fresh parsley


Time:   2-5 hours

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

recipe for taramasalata

Taramasalata

Made with olive oil, egg yolk, white bread, milk, fish roe, garlic, onion, lemons


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker salsa

Slow Cooker Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, plum tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 cream cheese and grapes spread

Cream Cheese and Grapes Spread

Made with crackers, green grapes, shallots, cream cheese, prepared mango chutney, curry powder, brandy, almonds


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 baked crab, brie and artichoke dip

Baked Crab, Brie And Artichoke Dip

Made with leek, Vidalia or other sweet onion, artichoke hearts, frozen chopped spinach, Brie cheese, garlic, olive oil, Riesling, heavy cream, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for avocado-tequila salsa

Avocado-Tequila Salsa

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


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 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 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 bread bowl fondue

Bread Bowl Fondue

Made with raw vegetables and/or crackers, butter or margarine, olive oil, Italian bread, cream cheese, 4-cheese Mexican blend, sour cream, fully cooked ham, onion, Worcestershire...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 cold creamy crab dip

Cold Creamy Crab Dip

Made with crackers, almonds, crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, hot sauce, paprika, ranch dressing mix, salt and freshly ground black pepper


Time:   30-60 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 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 blue crab dip

Blue Crab Dip

Made with crab meat, cream cheese, horseradish, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, parsley

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pastry wrapped pineapple cream cheese

Pastry Wrapped Pineapple Cream Cheese

Made with apples, crackers, egg yolk, flour, butter, crushed pineapple, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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

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 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 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 spinach almond dip

Spinach Almond Dip

Made with crackers, toasted almonds, frozen chopped spinach, sour cream, dry onion soup mix


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 yogurt salsa

Yogurt Salsa

Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes




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