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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 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 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 italian eggplant spread

Italian Eggplant Spread

Made with crushed red pepper, cumin, fresh oregano, eggplants, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano

Method:   oven
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 smoked chicken pate

Smoked Chicken Pate

Craving a quick and tasty snack? Try this smoked chicken pate. It's creamy, spicy, and a perfect pair for crackers.


Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for spicy vegetable dip

Spicy Vegetable Dip

This spicy vegetable dip is the perfect appetizer for your next party. It is creamy and cheesy and has a little bit of a kick to it.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bacon and egg dip

Bacon and Egg Dip

Made with dill pickle, green onions, cream cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, bacon, hard boiled eggs


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hooter's special dipping sauce for wings

Hooter's Special Dipping Sauce for Wings

Made with ketchup, Tabasco sauce, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cooked salsa

Cooked Salsa

Made with salt, ground cumin, onions, garlic, tomato sauce, bell peppers, dried oregano, white vinegar, jalapenos, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for macedonian feta cheese spread

Macedonian Feta Cheese Spread

Made with lemon, black pepper, feta cheese, olive oil, dried red chili peppers


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dungeness crab and artichoke dip with crostini

Dungeness Crab And Artichoke Dip With Crostini

Made with sourdough baguettes, mayonnaise, Dungeness crab meat, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for classic slow cooker reuben dip

Classic Slow Cooker Reuben Dip

Made with Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut, cream cheese, Swiss cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for boniet

Boniet

Made with olive oil, white vinegar, fresh parsley, anchovy fillets, garlic, tomato paste


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for corn dip

Corn Dip

Made with salt and pepper, Mexican-style corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, Mexican cheese, green chiles, jalapeno


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for asian guacamole

Asian Guacamole

Made with sugar, cider vinegar, seasoned rice vinegar, potsticker skins, sesame seeds, avocado, pickled ginger

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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 margarita shrimp dip

Margarita Shrimp Dip

Made with margarita salt, olive oil, lime, avocados, shrimp, red tomato, yellow tomato, jalapeno pepper, onion, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crunchy ranch corn dip

Crunchy Ranch Corn Dip

Made with red, green, or yellow bell pepper, green chiles, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, corn, black olives


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot slow cooker hamburger dip

Hot Slow Cooker Hamburger Dip

Made with sugar, parsley, oregano, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, ketchup, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 caramelized vidalia onion dip

Caramelized Vidalia Onion Dip

Made with pita chips, hot pepper sauce, sour cream, Vidalia onions, butter, olive oil, salt and pepper, cream cheese, mayonnaise


Time:   30-60 minutes

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

recipe for spaghetti dip

Spaghetti Dip

Made with green bell pepper, spaghetti sauce mix, cottage cheese, milk, lemon


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hot tamale dip

Hot Tamale Dip

Made with tamales, chili, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoky cream cheese spread

Smoky Cream Cheese Spread

Made with salt, garlic powder, cream cheese, Liquid Smoke, fresh chives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fresh tomato pineapple salsa

Fresh Tomato Pineapple Salsa

Made with garlic, lemon juice, tomatoes, pineapple, jalapeno peppers, green onions, fresh cilantro


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 artichoke cheesecake

Artichoke Cheesecake

Made with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, cream cheese, feta cheese, eggs, sour cream, artichoke hearts, red bell pepper, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 boursin cheese spread

Boursin Cheese Spread

Made with black pepper, garlic powder, dried marjoram, dried dill, whipped butter, cream cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken salad log

Chicken Salad Log

Serve this retro-style chicken salad "log" with your favorite crackers for a simple appetizer or snack.


Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 horseradish and corned beef dip

Horseradish And Corned Beef Dip

Made with pumpernickel or rye, corned beef, horseradish, mayonnaise, onion, black pepper, worcestershire sauce


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spicy orange hummus

Spicy Orange Hummus

Made with onion, garlic, orange juice, tahini, rice vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, ground ginger, ground coriander


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chipotle restaurant style guacamole

Chipotle Restaurant Style Guacamole

Made with garlic, salt, avocado, red onion, lime, jalapeno, cilantro


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 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 oven baked layered mexican dip for a crowd

Oven Baked Layered Mexican Dip For A Crowd

Made with refried beans, Velveeta or Cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole dip, green onions, salsa, taco seasoning mix, green chiles, jalapeno peppers, black...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sallie's abc dip

Sallie's ABC Dip

How well do you know your ABCs? That's almond, bacon, and cheddar dip, of course! Serve this flavorful dip with crackers or melba toast.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for carrot sandwich spread

Carrot Sandwich Spread

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


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cheddar beer cheesecake

Cheddar Beer Cheesecake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker hot crab dip

Slow Cooker Hot Crab Dip

Made with Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, cream cheese, milk, crabmeat, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker refried bean and beef dip

Slow Cooker Refried Bean And Beef Dip

Made with garlic salt, taco sauce, ground beef, refried beans, American cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 guacamole with cottage cheese

Guacamole With Cottage Cheese

Made with tortilla chips, avocado, cottage cheese, lime juice, scallions, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt and pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream cheese and sauerkraut spread

Cream Cheese And Sauerkraut Spread

Made with bread or bagel chips, sauerkraut juice, bacon, garlic, cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, tomato, skim milk, chives, sauerkraut

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for jazzy jezabel sauce

Jazzy Jezabel Sauce

Made with crackers, dry mustard, horseradish, pineapple topping or preserves, apple jelly, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bastrop louisiana caviar

Bastrop Louisiana Caviar

Made with tortilla chips, Italian salad dressing, garlic, onions, blackeyed peas, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, pimento


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for brown sugar and honey mustard spread

Brown Sugar And Honey Mustard Spread

Made with brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mushroom hazelnut pate

Mushroom Hazelnut Pate

Made with vegetable oil, black pepper, hazelnuts, butter, onion, garlic, mushrooms, salt, thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for goat cheese and pistachio guacamole

Goat Cheese And Pistachio Guacamole

Made with garlic, avocados, goat cheese, pistachio nuts, fresh cilantro, crushed red pepper flakes


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pumpkin pate

Pumpkin Pate

Made with butter, ground cloves, pumpkin, red onion, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker beef and bean nacho dip

Slow Cooker Beef And Bean Nacho Dip

Made with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, ground beef, taco seasoning, taco sauce, refried beans

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes




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