Dips and Spreads

This spiced vanilla pumpkin fluff makes a delicious, light(ish) dessert with some graham crackers, or can be used to sweeten up a bowl of crunchy granola into an autumnal treat.


Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with garlic powder, frozen chopped broccoli, pasteurized process cheese spread

Method:   microwave
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

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Made with black pepper, sweet pickle relish, carrot, celery, green onions, chickpeas, mustard


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

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 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

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


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

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 eggs, bologna, salad dressing, pickle relish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Diced zucchini adds a cool and refreshing element to this zesty salsa. Serve with chips or as a condiment on your favorite Tex-Mex meal.


Time:   30-60 minutes

This version of avocado salsa goes easy on the avocados to reduce the fat content, but has plenty of flavor to make up for it. Serve it with your favorite tortilla chips or...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lemon juice, cream cheese, carrots, pecans, pineapple chunks


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with honey, almonds, walnut oil, salt


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

Beans, beans, they're good for your heart - and a whole lot more. This instant refried beans mix packs a punch when it comes to flavor and convenience.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Made with garlic powder, turmeric, curry powder, soy sauce, firm tofu, mayonnaise, green onion, green bell pepper, celery, sunflower or sesame seeds


Time:   under 30 minutes

Deconstructed deviled eggs served with your favorite dippers.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   2-5 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

Forget traditional dips; we're going on an adventure with acorn squash. This one's perfect for the curious palate seeking something new and exciting.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

This cream cheese spread is perfect for when you're feeling a bit fanciful. It's great on toast, bagels, or crackers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cream cheese, hot sauce, boneless chicken breasts, celery, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, crackers, etc

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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


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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pepper, salt, garlic powder, ground venison, onion, red bell peppers, vegetable or olive oil, Mexican-style processed cheese, chili, chili sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

Get ready to dip differently with this low-fat zesty zucchini dip. It's the kind of snack that makes your veggies jealous and your taste buds do a happy dance.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

This fluffy cookie dip tastes like pumpkin pie! Serve it with your favorite cookies, pound cake cubes, or fruit dippers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Picture this: creamy, spiced bean dip that's just begging to pair up with your favorite tortilla chips. Ready to dive into a crowd-pleaser?

Method:   stovetop
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

Boil some baccala (dried cod) before mixing it together with garlic and olive oil for a creamy spread perfect for crostini or crackers.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with sugar, pineapple juice, mayonnaise, salsa, crushed pineapple


Time:   1-2 hours

Give plain chips a grand entrance with this exciting artichoke dip featuring creamy cheese and a splash of heat. Serious flavor but easy to cook, what's not to love?

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with bread, dried beef, frozen chopped spinach, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, green onion, dill weed, beau monde seasoning


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with jalapeno jelly, green onion, pecans, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, olive oil, flour, salt, garlic, horseradish, asiago cheese, parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with hot sausage, sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, green onions, diced pimentos

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with onion, garlic, Brie cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, bread

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with green onions, black olives, fresh cilantro, bacon, refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, guacamole, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lobster, cream cheese, white wine, onion salt, seasoned salt, dill weed


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with parsley, pecans, tuna in water, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, horseradish, salt


Time:   over 5 hours