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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 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 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 herbed pork pate

Herbed Pork Pate

Made with crackers, Melba rounds, brandy, boneless pork loin, bacon, water, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker refried black bean dip

Slow Cooker Refried Black Bean Dip

Made with cilantro or green onion, cumin, refried black beans, salsa, cream cheese, pepperjack or Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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recipe for crab and andouille dip

Crab and Andouille Dip

Made with olive oil, sourdough bread, fresh parsley, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, roasted red bell peppers, andouille sausage, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
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 marshmallow creme apple dip

Marshmallow Creme Apple Dip

Why is this dip so perfect for apples? The tart flavor of the apple is deliciously contrasted by the sweet marshmallow creme. It's also delicious with cookies or graham...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for horseradish ham spread appetizers on garlic rye

Horseradish Ham Spread Appetizers On Garlic Rye

Made with rye bread, garlic, butter, ham, cream cheese, prepared horseradish, milk, fresh sage

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for classic blt dip

Classic BLT Dip

Made with fresh parsley, crackers, lettuce, bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, plum tomatoes, cheddar cheese


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fresh spinach dip

Fresh Spinach Dip

Made with black pepper, seasoned salt, fresh chopped spinach, water chestnuts, green onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, pimento


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chocolate caramel fondue

Chocolate Caramel Fondue

Made with angel food cake, pound cake, sweetened condensed milk, caramel ice cream topping, unsweetened chocolate, cookies, fruit, berries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 cranberry ambrosia-cream cheese spread

Cranberry Ambrosia-Cream Cheese Spread

Made with pecan halves, pecans, shredded coconut, cream cheese, powdered sugar, sweetened dried cranberries, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 chipotle corn and tomato dip

Chipotle Corn And Tomato Dip

Made with red onion, Monterey Jack cheese, garlic, cumin, chipotle chili powder, tomato, frozen corn kernels, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for alaskan shrimp mousse

Alaskan Shrimp Mousse

Made with sour cream, green bell pepper, celery, green onion, red bell pepper, chili sauce, salt, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, unflavored gelatin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 golden bee cheese

Golden Bee Cheese

Made with garlic salt, Cheddar cheese, butter, sherry, horseradish

Method:   crock pot
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 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 brown derby cream cheese and avocado dip

Brown Derby Cream Cheese And Avocado Dip

Made with salt, avocado, cream cheese, butter, celery salt, chives


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 warm mole bean dip

Warm Mole Bean Dip

Made with onion, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cocoa powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomato, salsa, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 avocado-onion dip

Avocado-Onion Dip

Made with lemon juice, onion soup mix, sour cream, mayonnaise, avocados


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken liver pate with caramelized onion

Chicken Liver Pate With Caramelized Onion

Made with butter, onion, garlic, chicken livers, brandy, whipping cream, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, hard-boiled egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for classic fondue bourguignonne

Classic Fondue Bourguignonne

Made with salt and pepper, dipping sauces, beef filet or boneless sirloin, oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vanilla fondue

Vanilla Fondue

Made with pineapple chunks, peach, fresh strawberries, vanilla milk chips, light cream, Grand Marnier or coffee flavored liqueur

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blue crab dip

Blue Crab Dip

Made with crab meat, cream cheese, horseradish, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, parsley

Method:   oven, microwave
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 country honey mustard dip

Country Honey Mustard Dip

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pastry wrapped pineapple cream cheese

Pastry Wrapped Pineapple Cream Cheese

Made with apples, crackers, egg yolk, flour, butter, crushed pineapple, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for creamy clam dip

Creamy Clam Dip

Made with chives, lemon, cream cheese, sour cream, minced clams, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker sloppy joe dip

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Dip

Made with ground beef, sloppy joe sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 hot tamale dip

Hot Tamale Dip

Made with tamales, chili, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 spinach almond dip

Spinach Almond Dip

Made with crackers, toasted almonds, frozen chopped spinach, sour cream, dry onion soup mix


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bacon olive spread

Bacon Olive Spread

Made with green olives , cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onions, bacon bits


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker deviled chicken spread

Slow Cooker Deviled Chicken Spread

Made with cooked chicken breast, butter, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, dry bread crumbs

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

recipe for devilish chicken spread

Devilish Chicken Spread

Made with celery, mayonnaise or salad dressing, onion, pickle relish, chunk chicken, cheddar cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for three cheese artichoke dip with pita dippers

Three Cheese Artichoke Dip With Pita Dippers

Made with pita bread, cream cheese, Mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, marinated artichoke hearts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for ham sandwich spread

Ham Sandwich Spread

Made with salt and pepper, leftover ham, onion, celery, mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for queso blanco

Queso Blanco

Made with fresh cilantro, Serrano pepper, cheese, green chilies, half and half, onion, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian spinach dip

Italian Spinach Dip

Made with round sourdough bread shell, water chestnuts, mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing mix, sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, red bell pepper


Time:   2-5 hours


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 salmon log

Salmon Log

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


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for berries and cheese appetizer

Berries and Cheese Appetizer

Made with honey, olive oil, champagne vinegar, fresh red raspberries, fresh blackberries, goat cheese, cream cheese, pine nuts, bread crumbs, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for 5 minute microwave chili con queso dip

5 Minute Microwave Chili Con Queso Dip

Made with chili, cheese whiz, tortilla or corn chips

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes




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