Dips and Spreads

Who needs a fancy fondue pot? Just fire up the crock pot. This rich chocolate fondue is perfect with cake, fruit, cookies, or other dippers (try marshmallows!)

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

Make fresh fruit a festive affair with this Baileys Irish cream fruit dip. It's where sophistication meets sweetness in a bowl, no cocktail attire required!


Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a classic version of chopped liver that is easy to make and it can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Serve it with crackers or slices of cocktail rye bread.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with black beans, corn, red bell pepper, purple onion, and the special secret ingredient: toasted cumin seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Canning is all but a lost art these days. It's still a great strategy, though. Take advantage of ripe, in-season tomatoes and make some flavorful salsa you can enjoy all...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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Everyone always seems to go with savory snack spreads, so this sweet cream cheese dip is an easy way to stand out from the crowd.


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

Whip up some homemade pico de gallo with fresh tomatoes, jalapeno, lime juice, red onion, and cilantro. This simple recipe is perfect for adding a zesty kick to your favorite...


Time:   1-2 hours

A unique hummus made with garbanzo beans, artichoke hearts, garlic and spices. There is no tahini in this version which lowers the fat content significantly.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This upscale version of spinach-artichoke dip is made with goat cheese instead of the more commonly used cream cheese in other recipes.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

We don't ever get tired of hummus, but it's always nice to try new kinds. Especially when they're as flavorful as this cilantro jalapeno variety with garlic, lime and spicy...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Up your snack game with this egg salad dip recipe. Using the simple goodness of hard-boiled eggs, this dip is enriched with the creaminess of mayonnaise and a kick of horseradish.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A creamy, cheesy, veggie-packed baked dip. Serve with pita wedges, carrot sticks, or sturdy chips.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Skip overpriced restaurant tuna tartare and make it at home. Tuna, avocado, and jalapeno, flavored with a kick of wasabi and served on wonton crisps makes an absolutely killer appetizer.


Time:   1-2 hours

Serve up this Frito Lay style bean dip at your next party or movie night. Perfect with your favorite chips. Add more jalapenos or cayenne for a spicier dip.


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter, egg yolk, sharp cheddar cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon rind

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This versatile recipe can be used as a spread for a sandwich or as a dip for crackers.


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

This tasty twist on fondue mixes mashed potatoes with creamy cheese. Serve with a variety of dippers.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with tortilla chips, salsa, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, eggs, green chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   over 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

Fresh, homemade salsa with a kick is good for so much more than just tortilla chip dipping. Add to breakfast tacos, spread on quesadillas, or use as a burger topping.

Method:   stovetop
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 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

This picante sauce made with simmered tomato, onion, and jalapeno is awesome with tortilla chips or great on burritos and quesadillas.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This recipe uses ricotta cheese which gives it a richer and more dense consistency, perfect for heartier dippers like Italian bread slices.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with Dijon mustard, vegetable oil, honey, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Feta and cream cheese are layered with pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto to create a dip that is not only tasty but also impressive to look at.


Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with Worcestershire sauce, Braunschweiger, cream cheese, green onions, milk


Time:   over 5 hours

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


Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with braunschweiger, sour cream, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, fresh parsley, hard-cooked egg


Time:   1-2 hours

A warm dip made with spinach, marinated artichoke hearts, portobello mushrooms, herbs and seasonings, sour cream, and three kinds of cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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

Whoa, flavor alert. Think Asian-style hummus, with edamame instead of chickpeas and bold flavors like ginger and wasabi in place of cumin.


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'd better bet a Mexican sauce has jalapeno and lime in it. This cocktail sauce gives shrimp a south-of-the-border kick. Add the splash of tequila for the full experience.


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

This no-cook fresh tomato salsa is the perfect addition to any summer meal. It is quick and easy to make, and can be made ahead of time.


Time:   1-2 hours

This sensational dipping sauce made with fresh ginger and sesame oil adds a serious punch of flavor to some potstickers or other dumplings of choice.


Time:   under 30 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

Want some hummus but don't have any chickpeas on hand? No problem, some black-eyed peas fill in nicely. Try it with pita chips or as a healthy dip for carrots and celery.


Time:   1-2 hours

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

Need a fast and flavorful snack? This sardine dip combines salty sardines, tangy salad dressing, and just a hint of garlic and onion. Great with crackers or for spreading on bread.


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

Don't skip out on the splash of red wine vinegar. It helps give this salsa a punch that brightens up tacos, burrito bowls, and anything else you throw this salsa on top of.


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

Made with Cheddar cheese, tabasco sauce, frozen spinach, artichoke hearts, butter, garlic, yellow onion or scallion, cream or half and half, cream cheese, Parmesan...

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
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

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