Dips and Spreads

Craving a sweet dip? This sweet cream cheese and chocolate chip mixture goes perfectly with cookies, fruit, or sweet crackers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A party-perfect spread made with smoked salmon, lemon juice, cream cheese, and red onion. Serve with your favorite crackers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Corn salsa is a fun change of pace to pair with tortilla chips or works outstandingly as a topping for homemade burritos and bowls. Check out this recipe with fresh tomatoes and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with hot sauce, onion, refried beans, tomato sauce, taco seasoning mix

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Thick and chunky is the way to go with guacamole. This recipe adds a little picante sauce for a fiery touch, but you could also opt for a diced jalapeno.


Time:   2-5 hours

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Made with apples, milk, cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

This cocktail sauce has just the right proportions of chili sauce, ketchup, and horseradish. It's spicy without being too hot but yet has just the right "bite" to it.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Serve this pesto-like dip with sliced Italian or French bread.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A dipping sauce that is both luxurious and uncomplicated. The truffle oil adds a layer of sophistication to the creamy mayonnaise, making this an ideal pairing...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This cheesy and decadent bacon-BBQ dip is the perfect game day match for tortilla chips.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Simple, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this pina colada fruit dip is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite fresh fruits.


Time:   1-2 hours

Dip, dunk, or drizzle with this chipotle ranch, the condiment crossover sensation that's changing the snack scene one chip at a time.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Experience a unique twist on a classic dip with this recipe for lentil hummus. Made with protein-packed lentils, this recipe packs a flavorful punch. Serve it with pita wedges or veggies...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A tasty fresh salsa made with tomatoes, green onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro and served with festive blue corn tortilla chips.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with strawberries, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, whipped cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

A classic hummus recipe with some tasty flavor options such as red curry paste, masala, or cumin. Serve with your favorite dippers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A traditional Italian recipe of diced vegetables simmered in a vinegar mixture. Served as a side dish to fish or as an appetizer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Guacamole with a zesty twist. This avocado dip has tomatoes, onions, fresh lime, and a pinch of cumin for extra flavor. Perfect with chips or pita.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Fun fact: you can call raw, sliced veggies "crudites" and make your food seem twice as fancy without lifting a finger.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Good salsa is all about fresh, so when you see the ingredient list you know this one's a winner. If you prefer a salsa with a bit of a kick, leave some of the seeds from the jalapenos...


Time:   1-2 hours

A more redeemable option to balance out all those quesos and buffalo chicken dips. It's packed with protein from the cannellini beans and full of flavor...


Time:   under 30 minutes

A tasty dip that calls for brining the shrimp first to add extra flavor and tenderize it a bit. Also contains imitation crab, green onions, yogurt, and cream cheese.


Time:   2-5 hours

Who knew canned salmon could go so far? A few key ingredients give this creamy dip a serious zip of flavor. You'll feel naughty for how many extra dips you're sneaking in.


Time:   2-5 hours

As if chocolate pudding wasn't delicious enough. Pair it with fresh fruit for dipping and you have a real winner.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Fresh ground sumac adds a nice finishing touch to creamy hummus, and you can surround the dip with an assortment of pita, crackers and veggies.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Splashes of tequila and triple sec or Cointreau add an eye-opening pop to some guac, which is already zesty thanks to fresh jalapeno and cilantro.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This guacamole uses green salsa (made with tomatillos) instead of the traditional tomato salsa. The green salsa gives it a little extra tart bite that pairs well with salty...


Time:   under 30 minutes

If you thought cheese couldn't get any better, think again. This queso blanco dip is here to step up your snacking game. With spicy chorizo mingling in the mix, you might want to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A fancy party snack without the hours of prep! Fresh dill and lemon juice bring a bright flavor to this dip. Try it with crackers or in lettuce wraps for a more...


Time:   under 30 minutes

The tasty flavors of jalapeno poppers turned into a dip. Cream cheese is mixed with mayo, green chiles, jalapenos, and a combination of Mexican and mozzarella cheeses.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This queso doesn't mess around! Two kinds of cheese are melted with dark beer, and chopped chipotle peppers are stirred in to heat things up.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A cheesy spinach and artichoke dip always goes down a treat at dinner parties and holiday time. Crunchy pita chips or toasted bread slices are great choices for...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with parsley, whole milk, sour cream, shallots, peanut oil, pita bread rounds, salt and cayenne pepper, fresh goat cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with shoepeg corn, olive oil, diced green chilies, scallions, celery, cider vinegar, lime, Rotel tomatoes, fresh cilantro, Tabasco or cayenne


Time:   2-5 hours

Quick to prepare and great for entertaining, the sour cream dip is ideal for pairing with your favorite veggies or chips. Just let it chill for 30 minutes, and you're ready to...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This dip was made popular with its accompanying deep-fried onion appetizer. It also goes great with French fries, onion rings, and fried seafood.


Time:   30-60 minutes

You read that right, there are chips IN this dip. The crushed potato chips give a little texture and a light salty flavor to this otherwise savory clam dip.


Time:   1-2 hours

This creamy clam dip with a hint of tabasco is irresistible on chips or crackers.


Time:   2-5 hours

Chuy's, a popular Austin Tex-Mex restaurant, is famous for their jalapeno ranch. It's served both as a dip with tortilla chips or as a salad dressing.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Fast, easy and low in fat. This simple dip is made with non-fat sour cream, fat-free mayo, and gets its extra onion-y flavor from green onions, onion soup mix, and dried...


Time:   1-2 hours

You can't go wrong with a good, traditional bowl of guacamole. This guac has just the right balance of flavors and texture.


Time:   1-2 hours

Mangoes and habanero peppers combine to provide a sweet heat to this salsa. Try this tropical salsa on fish tacos or simply eat with chips.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with olive oil, garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomato pesto, tahini, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, black pepper, ground beef, ground pork, buttermilk, thyme, sage, egg whites, prosciutto

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with Italian bread, mozzarella cheese, herb and garlic dry soup mix, sour cream, ricotta cheese, pepperoni

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Lauren knows a thing or two about cheese, which is why she picked a blend of Gruyere and Emmental for this fondue.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, lime juice, tomato, black beans, sesame tahini, garlic, ground cumin, sour cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

Hummus with fall flavors. Pumpkin puree is mixed with tahini and seasonings and garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This creamy dip tastes like pumpkin pie. You can substitute fat-free or low-fat cream cheese in it if you wish for a lower fat snack.


Time:   1-2 hours

If one of your life goals (like most of us) is to turn guacamole into a meal, you can check it off the bucket list. Diced chicken breast in a zesty guac is a tortilla chip's...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Seriously, what's more romantic than silky chocolate fondue? A touch of kirsch brandy is the secret ingredient you might not have expected.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, olive oil, italian parsley, green olives, black olives, orange zest, lemon zest, anchovy fillets, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

You'll love the sensational addition of crab to a cilantro and jalapeno-packed bowl of guacamole.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Some roasted red pepper adds tremendous flavor and color to hummus. A drizzle of good quality olive oil, a dash of smoked paprika on top? You've got a gourmet dip on your...


Time:   under 30 minutes