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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 cheddar cheese chutney crab dip

Cheddar Cheese Chutney Crab Dip

Made with green onions, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, crab meat, chutney, almonds


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chayote salsa

Chayote Salsa

Made with chayotes, tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, cilantro, limes, seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for honey mustard dip with sour cream

Honey Mustard Dip With Sour Cream

Versatile and easy to prepare, this honey mustard dip blends creamy sour cream, sharp Dijon mustard, and sweet honey. Ideal for dipping fresh veggies, pretzels, or as...


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fiesta cheesecake

Fiesta Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chiles, sour cream, ground red pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, tomato

Method:   oven
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

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recipe for roasted lemon salsa

Roasted Lemon Salsa

Made with lemon juice, black pepper, lemons, olive oil, shallots or green onions, sugar, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for angel of death cheese spread

Angel Of Death Cheese Spread

Made with cheesecloth, gorgonzola or bleu cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic, walnuts, sage, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 cold creamy crab dip

Cold Creamy Crab Dip

Made with crackers, almonds, crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, hot sauce, paprika, ranch dressing mix, salt and freshly ground black pepper


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dave and buster's margherita pizza dip

Dave And Buster's Margherita Pizza Dip

Made with basil pesto, butter, garlic, Roma tomatoes, basil, seasoned salt or salt, chunky tomato sauce, black pepper, Boursin cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lone star chili dip

Lone Star Chili Dip

Made with tortilla chips, scallions, sour cream, garlic salt, refried beans, spicy chili with beef and beans, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, ground cumin

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken cheese dip

Chicken Cheese Dip

Made with Parmesan cheese, chopped, cooked chicken, mayonnaise, green onions, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat el chico salsa verde

Copycat El Chico Salsa Verde

Made with roux, pumpkin seeds, green chiles, fresh parsley, chicken stock, oil, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked fiesta spinach dip

Baked Fiesta Spinach Dip

Made with pecans, black olives, onion, vegetable oil, salsa, frozen chopped spinach, monterey jack cheese, cream cheese, light cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 mushroom bacon pate

Mushroom Bacon Pate

Made with dried rosemary, salt, dry bread crumbs, fresh mushrooms, bacon, onion, celery, cream cheese, eggs, parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mild guacamole dip

Mild Guacamole Dip

Made with tomatoes, lemon, avocado, sour cream, onion, chili powder, garlic salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for diablo dip

Diablo Dip

Made with green chilies, avocados, salt, Tabasco sauce, lemon juice, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy slow cooker spinach dip

Creamy Slow Cooker Spinach Dip

Made with thyme, onion, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, whipping cream, frozen chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, pimento

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for california caviar

California Caviar

Made with Italian salad dressing, dry black-eyed peas, green bell pepper, onion, green onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for hot taco dip

Hot Taco Dip

Made with tortilla chips, onion, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, sour cream, black olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican con queso (velveeta cheese dip)

Mexican Con Queso (Velveeta Cheese Dip)

This easy queso recipe will have you dipping your chips in a matter of minutes. Can also add sliced pickled jalapenos to increase the heat.

Method:   stovetop
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 sun dried tomato pesto torte

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Torte

Made with tomato paste, fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker artichoke crab dip

Slow Cooker Artichoke Crab Dip

Made with pita breads, cream cheese, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, green onion, artichoke heart

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker meatless chili con queso

Slow Cooker Meatless Chili con Queso

Made with Velveeta, diced tomatoes with green chiles, green onions, ground coriander, ground cumin, hot pepper sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker reese's fondue

Slow Cooker Reese's Fondue

Made with banana slices, apple wedges, pound cake pieces, or marshmallows, semisweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, sugar, peanut butter

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon-onion cheesecake

Bacon-Onion Cheesecake

Made with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, wheat cracker crumbs, walnuts, butter, bacon, onion, bacon drippings, cream cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for orange-poppy seed dip

Orange-Poppy Seed Dip

Made with orange zest, vanilla yogurt, cream cheese, orange marmalade, poppy seeds


Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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

recipe for pesto cheesecake appetizer

Pesto Cheesecake Appetizer

Made with ground red pepper, salt, nonstick cooking spray, all-purpose flour, sour cream, French bread, bread crumbs, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pumpernickel bread and dill dip

Pumpernickel Bread And Dill Dip

Made with pumpernickel bread, sour cream, mayonnaise, dill weed, parsley, garlic powder, onion


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tropical cream cheese spread

Tropical Cream Cheese Spread

Made with honey, sweetened flaked coconut, cream cheese, peach preserves or orange marmalade, crushed pineapple


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple pear salsa

Apple Pear Salsa

Made with Serrano chilies, lime juice, pineapple juice, Anjou pears, Red Delicious apples, fresh mint


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for carrot and habanero salsa

Carrot And Habanero Salsa

Made with salt, lime juice, habanero chili pepper, garlic, scallions, carrot, tomato, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 hominy hummus

Hominy Hummus

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chopped olive spread

Chopped Olive Spread

Made with lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, pimiento-stuffed green olives, kalamata olives, capers, fresh oregano, anchovy fillets, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white bean and sage dip

White Bean and Sage Dip

Made with baguette, olive oil, black pepper, white beans, fresh sage, garlic, kosher salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 6 layer mexican dip

6 Layer Mexican Dip

Made with cheddar cheese, salsa, tomatoes, black olives, bean dip, guacamole dip, sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning mix, green onions


Time:   1-2 hours


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 hot artichoke and asiago cheese dip

Hot Artichoke And Asiago Cheese Dip

Made with fresh parsley, roasted peppers, cream cheese, Asiago cheese, artichoke hearts, garlic, roasted red peppers, fresh mushrooms, green onions, French bread or...

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mocha spread

Mocha Spread

Brighten your bread with a swirl of mocha magic; this creamy spread pairs well with your favorite pastry, making your everyday snacks a touch more exciting.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tiger dip

Tiger Dip

Made with cream of mushroom soup, process cheese product, hot sausage, ground beef, salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hamburger broccoli dip

Hamburger Broccoli Dip

Made with corn chips, tomatoes with green chilies, frozen chopped broccoli, ground beef, salt, processed cheese product

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apricot cheese dip

Apricot Cheese Dip

Made with brandy, almonds, almond extract, sour cream, cream cheese, apricot preserves


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cheese 'n onion dip

Cheese 'n Onion Dip

Made with mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, onions

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bulgarian eggplant and pepper spread (kiopoolu)

Bulgarian Eggplant And Pepper Spread (Kiopoolu)

Made with black pepper, salt, garlic, eggplant, green bell peppers, tomato, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for old bay hot crab dip

Old Bay Hot Crab Dip

Made with crabmeat, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, Old Bay Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, lump crab meat

Method:   oven
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 cream cheese guacamole dip

Cream Cheese Guacamole Dip

There's nothing quite like combining the smoothness of cream cheese with the freshness of avocados for a tasty twist on a classic. Welcome to your new go-to dip for any...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for too easy slow cooker tamale dip

Too Easy Slow Cooker Tamale Dip

Made with chili without beans, tamales, picante sauce, cheese, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for velvet crab

Velvet Crab

Made with cream sherry, cheddar cheese, crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, garlic salt

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes




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