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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 tuna log

Tuna Log

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


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker spinach, crab and artichoke dip

Slow Cooker Spinach, Crab And Artichoke Dip

Made with hot pepper sauce, frozen chopped spinach, cream cheese, artichoke hearts, crab meat

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for garlic cheese spread

Garlic Cheese Spread

This garlic cheese spread is a great way to add extra flavor to your next party or gathering. It's easy to make and only requires a few ingredients, so it's perfect for a...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for apple-pineapple horseradish over cream cheese dip

Apple-Pineapple Horseradish Over Cream Cheese Dip

Made with crackers, apple jelly, pineapple preserves, horseradish, black pepper, dry mustard, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker velveeta salsa dip

Slow Cooker Velveeta Salsa Dip

Made with cilantro, processed cheese, picante sauce or salsa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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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 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 feta cheese-olive spread

Feta Cheese-Olive Spread

Made with garlic, feta cheese, cream cheese, milk, black olives, green olives, parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for raspberry honey mustard sauce

Raspberry Honey Mustard Sauce

Made with prepared mustard, honey, black raspberry jam

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker prairie fire dip

Slow Cooker Prairie Fire Dip

A spicy twist on traditional bean dips, this prairie fire dip blends refried beans with Monterey Jack cheese and chili powder. A perfect choice for game day snacking (or...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker hot habanero cheese dip

Slow Cooker Hot Habanero Cheese Dip

Made with cheddar cheese, Habanero peppers, American cheese, tomato, bacon, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 train wreck

Train Wreck

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican chicken dip

Mexican Chicken Dip

This Mexican-inspired chicken dip will be sure to disappear at your next party. Full of cheese and chicken, this creamy dip is perfectly paired with crispy tortilla chips.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican black-eyed pea dip

Mexican Black-Eyed Pea Dip

This dip features a mix of black-eyed peas, corn, and diced tomatoes with chopped red bell pepper, onions, and spicy jalapenos.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for halibut pate

Halibut Pate

Made with lemon, parsley, peppercorns, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker artichoke and cheese dip

Slow Cooker Artichoke And Cheese Dip

Made with artichoke hearts, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


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 cheddar cheese spread

Cheddar Cheese Spread

Made with salt, red pepper, butter, Cheddar cheese, milk, dry mustard


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 pineapple cream cheese dip

Pineapple Cream Cheese Dip

Made with pecans, green bell pepper, cream cheese, crushed pineapple, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green olive dip

Green Olive Dip

Made with garlic salt, whipping cream, cream cheese, salad dressing, green olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wonderful salsa

Wonderful Salsa

Made with vinegar, tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, ground cumin, black pepper, canning salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for texas crabgrass

Texas Crabgrass

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tangerine habanero salsa

Tangerine Habanero Salsa

The perfect sweet and spicy salsa, with a bit of an Asian flair. Serve with grilled fish or seafood, or with tortilla chips as an appetizer.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caviar cheesecake

Caviar Cheesecake

Made with lemon extract, breadcrumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, eggs, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


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 ambrosia fruit dip

Ambrosia Fruit Dip

Made with sugar substitute, cream cheese, plain yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon rind


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white chocolate fruit dip

White Chocolate Fruit Dip

Made with frozen whipped topping, cream cheese, white chocolate pudding mix, white chocolate yogurt


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for old english cheese spread

Old English Cheese Spread

Made with milk, American cheese, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, spicy vegetable juice, tomato juice, prepared horseradish, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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 beefy taco dip

Beefy Taco Dip

Made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, cheddar or taco cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for olive nut sandwich spread

Olive Nut Sandwich Spread

Made with black pepper, olive juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pecans, salad olives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dr. pepper shrimp dip

Dr. Pepper Shrimp Dip

Made with Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, shrimp, cream cheese, Dr. Pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for braunschweiger sour cream dip

Braunschweiger Sour Cream Dip

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


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 6 layer french onion taco dip

6 Layer French Onion Taco Dip

Made with Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, French onion dip, taco sauce or picante sauce, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, lettuce


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy cream cheese crab ball dip

Easy Cream Cheese Crab Ball Dip

Made with cocktail sauce, crab meat, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turtle cheesecake dip

Turtle Cheesecake Dip

Made with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, miniature chocolate chips, cream cheese, brown sugar, powdered sugar, pecans


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mongolian hotpot fondue

Mongolian Hotpot Fondue

Made with Chinese leaves, spinach, soup noodles, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine or dry sherry, water, chili powder, shallot

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker championship bean dip

Slow Cooker Championship Bean Dip

Enjoy the perfect dip for any occasion, featuring refried beans, picante sauce, sour cream, and cheeses. Simply mix, heat in a crock pot, and serve hot with chips.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker pepperoni pizza dip

Slow Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Made with dippers, cream cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce, green onions, red bell pepper, ripe olives, mozzarella cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ranch cheese spread

Ranch Cheese Spread

Made with cream cheese, ranch salad dressing mix


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 dried beef and cream cheese dip

Dried Beef And Cream Cheese Dip

Made with pecans, green onions, sour cream, cream cheese, dried beef, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for green chile and olive dip

Green Chile And Olive Dip

Made with cilantro, salt and pepper, green onions, wine vinegar, oil, green chiles, ripe olives, tomatoes


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baltimore's best hot crab dip

Baltimore's Best Hot Crab Dip

Made with sour cream, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, white bread, backfin crab meat, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hominy hummus

Hominy Hummus

Made with vegetables, radishes, creamed corn, lemon juice, garlic, golden hominy, cumin, cayenne pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 shrimp butter dip

Shrimp Butter Dip

Dip into decadence with this shrimp butter dip, a creamy blend of sea-kissed shrimp and tangy cream cheese that's sure to be the catch of the day at any gathering.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai basil hummus

Thai Basil Hummus

This hummus is a flavorful and unique take on the classic Mediterranean dip. Made with the balanced flavors of garbanzo beans, sesame oil, peanut butter, lime, garlic, and fresh...


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




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