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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 fluffy fruit dip

Fluffy Fruit Dip

Made with assorted fruit, marshmallow fluff, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salmon log

Salmon Log

Made with pecans, red or pink salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, salt


Time:   over 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 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 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

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recipe for hot and cheesy spinach artichoke dip

Hot and Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Made with Cheddar cheese, tabasco sauce, frozen spinach, artichoke hearts, butter, garlic, yellow onion or scallion, cream or half and half, cream cheese, Parmesan...

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 roasted corn and tomatillo salsa

Roasted Corn And Tomatillo Salsa

Made with salt, sugar, white wine vinegar, corn on the cob, tomatillos, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic, cilantro, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for garlic dill dip

Garlic Dill Dip

Made with garlic, parsley, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 chayote salsa

Chayote Salsa

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for salmon-spinach party dip

Salmon-Spinach Party Dip

Made with vegetables and crackers, lemon peel, salmon, frozen chopped spinach, plain nonfat yogurt, mayonnaise, green onions, parsley, dried basil, dried dill weed


Time:   2-5 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 low carb bacon cheese dip

Low Carb Bacon Cheese Dip

Looking for a tasty yet low-carb dip? Try this bacon cheese dip made with blue cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. It's creamy, a bit spicy, and loaded with crumbled bacon...


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for creamy vanilla dip

Creamy Vanilla Dip

Made with whipped topping, vanilla pudding mix, milk, sour cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avocado bacon dip

Avocado Bacon Dip

Made with salt and pepper, lime juice, avocado, sour cream, bacon, green onion, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker shrimp and bacon dip

Slow Cooker Shrimp And Bacon Dip

Made with assorted crackers, shrimp, cream cheese, green onions, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, bacon, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


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

recipe for superbowl mexican layered dip

Superbowl Mexican Layered Dip

Made with monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, guacamole, salsa, refried beans, green chiles, sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, black olives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken fondue in ginger broth

Chicken Fondue in Ginger Broth

Made with sour cream, fresh parsley, garlic, water, lemon juice or lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, hot pepper flakes


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amish dip

Amish Dip

Made with black pepper, lemon juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, tuna, ripe olives, walnuts or almonds


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for curry tuna salad dip

Curry Tuna Salad Dip

Made with crackers, tuna, olive oil, mayonnaise, curry powder, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, dried oregano


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican velveeta cheese dip

Mexican Velveeta Cheese Dip

Made with ground beef, Velveeta cheese, salsa, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 three cheese appetizer cheesecake

Three Cheese Appetizer Cheesecake

Made with garlic powder, fresh basil, sour cream, roasted red peppers, sesame crackers, butter, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, cream cheese, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 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 roasted garlic soybean hummus

Roasted Garlic Soybean Hummus

Made with water or vegetable broth, salt, garlic, soybeans, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for outstanding fruit dip

Outstanding Fruit Dip

Made with marshmallow creme, sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese


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

recipe for spicy tuna dip

Spicy Tuna Dip

Made with mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce , tuna in water, jalapeno peppers, jalapeno pepper juice, Jalapeno hot pepper sauce


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for watermelon dip

Watermelon Dip

Made with lime juice, hot sauce, salt, seedless watermelon


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 mocha spread

Mocha Spread

Made with miniature chocolate chips, cream cheese, sugar, instant coffee granules, vanilla extract


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 mexican tuna dip

Mexican Tuna Dip

Made with cucumber rounds, corn chips, tuna, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salsa jalapeno, crushed red pepper


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for country honey mustard dip

Country Honey Mustard Dip

Made with honey, salad dressing, sour cream, Dijon mustard


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked shrimp dip

Baked Shrimp Dip

Made with paprika, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salad shrimp, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for dan aykroyd's spiced up guacamole

Dan Aykroyd's Spiced Up Guacamole

Made with ground cayenne, pepper, ground cumin, celery salt, salt, lemon juice, garlic, scallion, tomato, avocados


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for roasted eggplant dip with miso

Roasted Eggplant Dip With Miso

Made with fresh parsley, sweet onion, eggplant, white miso, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, fresh ginger, jarred roasted red peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for white cheddar, apple and bacon cheesecake

White Cheddar, Apple And Bacon Cheesecake

Made with sharp white cheddar cheese, large eggs, cream cheese, bacon, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, Granny Smith apples, light brown sugar...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for kahlua white chocolate fondue

Kahlua White Chocolate Fondue

Made with pound cake, cinnamon sticks, whipping cream, white chocolate, Kahlua, fruit

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bullpepper's chile con queso - mexico city style

Bullpepper's Chile Con Queso - Mexico City Style

Made with Corn chips or flour tortillas, salt, half and half, poblano chile, serrano or jalapeno chiles, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, Asadero cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bologna salad sandwich spread

Bologna Salad Sandwich Spread

Made with eggs, bologna, salad dressing, pickle relish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 oyster pate

Oyster Pate

Made with salt, water, oysters, garlic powder, hot sauce, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pinto bean dip

Pinto Bean Dip

Made with red bell pepper, pinto beans, olive oil, lemon, limes, red onion, cilantro, garlic, green bell pepper


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 pepper jelly & cream cheese appetizer

Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Appetizer

Made with hot pepper jelly, cream cheese, wheat crackers


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tomato crab dip

Tomato Crab Dip

A tangy, creamy dip loaded with flaked crab meat. Makes an easy appetizer and the recipe can be doubled.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for white cheese dip at mexican restaurants

White Cheese Dip at Mexican Restaurants

Made with Anaheim chiles, American cheese, green chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for havarti and tomato cheesecake

Havarti and Tomato Cheesecake

Made with oil from sun-dried tomatoes, buttery crackers, butter, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, eggs, Havarti cheese, sun-dried tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for big sandwich spread

Big Sandwich Spread

Made with French bread, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker broccoli cheese dip

Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Dip

Made with garlic salt, sour cream, cream of celery soup, frozen chopped broccoli, Mexican Velveeta cheese, Velveeta cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes




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