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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 brandy gouda dip

Brandy Gouda Dip

Made with brandy, Gouda cheese, sour cream, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab meat pizza dip

Crab Meat Pizza Dip

Made with parsley, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise, onion, chili sauce, crab meat


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for braunsweiger dip (poor mans pate)

Braunsweiger Dip (Poor Mans Pate)

Made with Tabasco sauce, liverwurst, onions, prepared mustard, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mi tierra's tex-mex chile con queso

Mi Tierra's Tex-Mex Chile con Queso

Made with extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, processed cheese product, heavy cream, tomato, yellow onion, jalapeno, tortilla chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for possum dip

Possum Dip

Made with corn chips, milk, ground beef, ranch style beans, tomatoes with green chilies, onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper, mild Mexican-flavored process cheese product

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for spam dip

Spam Dip

Made with fresh cilantro, onion, celery, cream cheese, Spam, Worcestershire sauce, salsa, cayenne pepper, green bell peppers


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tofu dill dip

Tofu Dill Dip

A tasty and healthy alternative to traditional dips. This creamy blend features soft tofu, fresh cucumber, and zesty lemon juice, spiced up with dried dill and garlic powder.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for old fashioned chip dip

Old Fashioned Chip Dip

Made with onion, cream cheese, ketchup, mustard, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salad dressing


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker blt dip

Slow Cooker BLT Dip

Craving a blend of classic flavors in dip form? This BLT masterpiece takes all the best things about the quintessential sandwich and serves it in a bowl.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chili and chicken cheesecake

Chili and Chicken Cheesecake

Made with green chiles, chicken-flavored bouillon granules, water, cream cheese, chili powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper, eggs, chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for liverwurst spread

Liverwurst Spread

Slather this creamy liverwurst spread on crackers or cocktail bread for a snack or party appetizer.


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for smoked oyster roll

Smoked Oyster Roll

Made with salt and pepper, smoked oysters, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, mayonnaise


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for meatball fondue

Meatball Fondue

Made with onion, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, honey, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chipped beef dip

Chipped Beef Dip

Made with bread, onion, celery seed, dried beef, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for maple walnut raisin cream cheese

Maple Walnut Raisin Cream Cheese

Made with cinnamon, maple flavoring, cream cheese, walnuts, raisins, water, dark brown sugar


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carrabba's italian butter

Carrabba's Italian Butter

Made with olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, rosemary, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avocado crab dip

Avocado Crab Dip

Made with frozen crab meat, avocados, lemon juice, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for texas roadhouse queso

Texas Roadhouse Queso

Made with cream of mushroom soup, Roma tomato, butter, flour, sea salt, milk, muenster cheese, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mockamole (mock guacamole with green peas)

Mockamole (Mock Guacamole With Green Peas)

Made with frozen green peas, cumin, onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and ground black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker jimmy dean cheese dip

Slow Cooker Jimmy Dean Cheese Dip

This cheese dip combines Jimmy Dean sausage with Cheez Whiz, cheese soup, and green chiles for a savory and rich appetizer. Conveniently prepared in a crock pot, serve...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for lobster spread

Lobster Spread

Made with black pepper, salt, mayonnaise, lobster meat, lemon or lime juice, fresh parsley, basil, or cilantro, onion, capers


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frijoles con queso dip

Frijoles Con Queso Dip

Made with tortilla chips, refried beans, salsa, Cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mock oyster dip

Mock Oyster Dip

Made with Tabasco sauce, frozen chopped broccoli, mushrooms, onion, butter, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic cheese, almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hot seafood dip bread bowl

Hot Seafood Dip Bread Bowl

Made with salt and pepper, onion powder, cheddar cheese, Italian bread, cream cheese, crab meat, baby shrimp

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for american fondue

American Fondue

This is a rich, cheesy, and oh-so-easy fondue! Fun for parties and kids. Can also be prepared on the stovetop and kept warm in a crock pot.


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recipe for palomino's dungeness crab and marinated artichoke dip

Palomino's Dungeness Crab and Marinated Artichoke Dip

Made with crackers or thin bread slices, bread crumbs, butter or margarine, parsley, fresh rosemary, fresh basil, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, fresh...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for jimmy dean dip

Jimmy Dean Dip

Made with tortilla chips, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes, sausage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spam spread

Spam Spread

Made with salad dressing or mayonnaise, Spam, onion, pickle relish, salt and pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boston bean dip

Boston Bean Dip

Made with chili sauce, dry mustard powder, salt, red kidney beans, garlic, onion, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, black pepper


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for sweet pretzel dip

Sweet Pretzel Dip

Made with pretzels, cream cheese, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for deviled ham cream cheese dip

Deviled Ham Cream Cheese Dip

If you're looking for a snack that's easy to whip up and even easier to gobble down, you've landed in the right spot. This deviled ham cream cheese dip is the perfect...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for avocado-chicken dip

Avocado-Chicken Dip

Made with chunk-style chicken,, avocado, tomato, onion, pickled jalapeno peppers, garlic, sour cream, milk, mayonnaise or salad dressing

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp mousse

Shrimp Mousse

Made with lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, green bell pepper, tomato soup, cream cheese, gelatin, cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, celery, yellow onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cream cheese caviar pie

Cream Cheese Caviar Pie

Made with paprika, green onion, lumpfish caviar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, fresh parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dinosaur dip

Dinosaur Dip

Made with sour cream, yogurt, ranch salad dressing mix


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for savory ricotta cheesecake

Savory Ricotta Cheesecake

Made with black pepper, salt, orange peel, garlic, fresh basil, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for eggplant meze

Eggplant Meze

Made with olive oil, lemon juice, eggplant, garlic, onion, parsley, tomato, dried marjoram, fines herbs

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for traditional salsa

Traditional Salsa

Made with hot pepper sauce, lime juice, vinegar, salt, tomatoes, green onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for seafood pate

Seafood Pate

Made with non-stick cooking spray, dry sherry, dried fines herbes, unflavored gelatin, water, shrimp, salmon, Neufchatel cheese, plain yogurt, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas crabgrass

Texas Crabgrass

Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, onion, frozen spinach, crab meat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for buffalo cheese spread

Buffalo Cheese Spread

Made with margarine or butter, cream cheese, hot sauce, sharp Cheddar cheese, blue cheese


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for copycat ruby tuesday's spinach y queso dip

Copycat Ruby Tuesday's Spinach Y Queso Dip

This rich dip is no longer on the menu at Ruby Tuesday but that doesn't mean you have to miss out. This spinach dip is always a hit at parties.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for train wreck

Train Wreck

Made with cream cheese, cocktail shrimp, cocktail sauce, Wheat Thin crackers


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jalapeno cheesecake

Jalapeno Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic, jalapeno jelly

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for 8-layer mexican dip - no meat version

8-Layer Mexican Dip - No Meat Version

Made with ripe olives, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, guacamole, taco seasoning mix, salsa, lettuce, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheddar fondue

Cheddar Fondue

Made with bread, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, milk, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for carlos and charlie's tuna dip

Carlos and Charlie's Tuna Dip

Made with tortilla chips, cilantro, canned tuna, pickled jalapenos, onion, mayonnaise


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken and ham sandwich spread

Chicken and Ham Sandwich Spread

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, chicken breast, ham, heavy cream, scallion


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker beer cheese fondue

Slow Cooker Beer Cheese Fondue

Made with sliced jalapeno peppers, flour, chili powder, Monterey jack cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, beer, garlic, green chiles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lobster mousse

Lobster Mousse

Made with hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise, fresh lobsters, water, unflavored gelatin, onion, white pepper, green bell pepper, tarragon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for dill dip mix

Dill Dip Mix

Made with parsley, dried onion flakes, seasoned salt, dill weed


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for canned bean bean dip

Canned Bean Bean Dip

Made with chile powder, garlic salt, black beans, pinto beans, green chiles, salsa, shredded cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 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 slow cooker hot bacon cheese dip

Slow Cooker Hot Bacon Cheese Dip

Made with bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, onion, prepared mustard

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours




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