Made with assorted fruit, marshmallow fluff, cream cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
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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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
Chicken Salad Log
Serve this retro-style chicken salad "log" with your favorite crackers for a simple appetizer or snack.
Time: 2-5 hours
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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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
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
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
Garlic Dill Dip
Made with garlic, parsley, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Chayote Salsa
Made with chayotes, tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, cilantro, limes, seasoning
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Guacamole With Cottage Cheese
Made with tortilla chips, avocado, cottage cheese, lime juice, scallions, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt and pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Creamy Vanilla Dip
Made with whipped topping, vanilla pudding mix, milk, sour cream
Time: under 30 minutes
Avocado Bacon Dip
Made with salt and pepper, lime juice, avocado, sour cream, bacon, green onion, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Pumpkin Pate
Made with butter, ground cloves, pumpkin, red onion, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
Amish Dip
Made with black pepper, lemon juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, tuna, ripe olives, walnuts or almonds
Time: under 30 minutes
Curry Tuna Salad Dip
Made with crackers, tuna, olive oil, mayonnaise, curry powder, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, dried oregano
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Velveeta Cheese Dip
Made with ground beef, Velveeta cheese, salsa, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
Outstanding Fruit Dip
Made with marshmallow creme, sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
Mocha Spread
Made with miniature chocolate chips, cream cheese, sugar, instant coffee granules, vanilla extract
Time: under 30 minutes
Tiger Dip
Made with cream of mushroom soup, process cheese product, hot sausage, ground beef, salsa
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Tuna Dip
Made with cucumber rounds, corn chips, tuna, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salsa jalapeno, crushed red pepper
Time: 1-2 hours
Country Honey Mustard Dip
Made with honey, salad dressing, sour cream, Dijon mustard
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Shrimp Dip
Made with paprika, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salad shrimp, garlic powder
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
Kahlua White Chocolate Fondue
Made with pound cake, cinnamon sticks, whipping cream, white chocolate, Kahlua, fruit
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Bologna Salad Sandwich Spread
Made with eggs, bologna, salad dressing, pickle relish
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Oyster Pate
Made with salt, water, oysters, garlic powder, hot sauce, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Chicken and Ham Sandwich Spread
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, chicken breast, ham, heavy cream, scallion
Time: 1-2 hours
Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Appetizer
Made with hot pepper jelly, cream cheese, wheat crackers
Time: under 30 minutes
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
White Cheese Dip at Mexican Restaurants
Made with Anaheim chiles, American cheese, green chiles
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Big Sandwich Spread
Made with French bread, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions
Time: under 30 minutes
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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