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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 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 raspberry salsa

Raspberry Salsa

Made with lime juice, sugar, fresh raspberries, sweet onion, jalapeno chili peppers, garlic, fresh cilantro


Time:   1-2 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 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 mushroom and stilton mousse

Mushroom and Stilton Mousse

Made with mushrooms, egg whites, salt and freshly ground black pepper, button mushrooms, Stilton cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, fresh parsley, cayenne pepper, unflavored...


Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for cranberry-mango salsa

Cranberry-Mango Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno pepper, fresh cranberries, mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for the knick portobello mushroom spread

The Knick Portobello Mushroom Spread

Made with salt and pepper, onion powder, olive oil, Portobello mushrooms, yellow onions, garlic, cream cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for zucchini pate

Zucchini Pate

Made with black pepper, zucchini, tarragon or white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, fresh parsley, fresh chives, cream cheese


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 habanero hummus

Habanero Hummus

Made with habanero powder, red bell pepper, garlic, tahini, roasted garlic, salt, cumin, lemon juice, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cowboy salsa with avocado, black eyed peas, and corn

Cowboy Salsa With Avocado, Black Eyed Peas, and Corn

Made with tomatoes, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, salad oil, garlic, black pepper, avocado, black-eyed peas, corn, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy crab dip

Easy Crab Dip

Made with crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, onion


Time:   1-2 hours

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 mongolian hotpot fondue

Mongolian Hotpot Fondue

Made with Chinese leaves, spinach, soup noodles, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine or dry sherry, water, chili powder, shallot

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ajvar

Ajvar

Made with parsley, oil, lemon, eggplants, red or green bell peppers, salt, black pepper, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bagna cauda (italian anchovy dip)

Bagna Cauda (Italian Anchovy Dip)

Made with salt, black pepper, sugar, butter, mushroom, garlic, anchovy fillets, heavy cream, Mozzarella cheese, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 passover gefilte fish mousse

Passover Gefilte Fish Mousse

Made with eggs, salt and pepper, gefilte fish, walnuts, cream or milk, matzoh meal, butter or margarine, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 bean hominy dip

Bean Hominy Dip

Made with salt, white hominy, navy beans, cucumber or zucchini, salsa, green chiles, lime juice, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker caramel rum fondue

Slow Cooker Caramel Rum Fondue

Made with rum extract, caramels, miniature marshmallows, whipping cream, rum

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mediterranean almond dip

Mediterranean Almond Dip

Made with crackers or pita bread rounds, olive oil or almond oil, garlic, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, ground cayenne pepper, almonds


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for artichoke and green chile dip

Artichoke and Green Chile Dip

Made with non-stick cooking spray, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, artichoke hearts, green chiles, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, hot sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 spinach-mushroom cheesecake

Spinach-Mushroom Cheesecake

Made with breadcrumbs, butter or margarine, frozen spinach, fresh mushrooms, onion, garlic, pimento, cream cheese, feta cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for 7 layer mediterranean dip

7 Layer Mediterranean Dip

Made with pita bread, ripe or kalamata olives, hummus, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked crab, brie and artichoke dip

Baked Crab, Brie And Artichoke Dip

Made with leek, Vidalia or other sweet onion, artichoke hearts, frozen chopped spinach, Brie cheese, garlic, olive oil, Riesling, heavy cream, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 southwestern cheese fondue

Southwestern Cheese Fondue

Made with garlic, white wine, pepper Jack cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cornstarch, tequila, cilantro, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crab mousse

Crab Mousse

Made with black pepper, lemon juice, non-stick cooking spray, unflavored gelatin, skim milk, Neufchatel cheese, yogurt, crab meat, celery, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for margarita dessert dip

Margarita Dessert Dip

Made with sour cream, mascarpone cheese, sugar, margarita mix, lime zest, tequila, Grand Marnier, whipping cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 dried beef and cream cheese dip

Dried Beef And Cream Cheese Dip

Made with pecans, green onions, sour cream, cream cheese, dried beef, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pate de foie gras a l'ancienne

Pate De Foie Gras A L'ancienne

Made with bay leaves, truffles, dried rosemary, pork fat, calves' or goose liver, garlic, Cognac or brandy, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 warm maine lobster dip

Warm Maine Lobster Dip

Made with walnuts, cream cheese, cooked Maine lobster meat, onion, fresh horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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 shrimp ball

Shrimp Ball

Made with horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, shrimp, onion, lemon juice, ketchup


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for olive-basil tapenade

Olive-Basil Tapenade

Made with goat cheese, lemon, basil, black olives, olive oil, sea salt, French bread

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cabbage salsa

Cabbage Salsa

Made with olive oil, pickled jalapeno, cabbage, orange, lime, salt, sugar, tequila, plum tomato


Time:   30-60 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 turtle cheesecake dip

Turtle Cheesecake Dip

Made with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, miniature chocolate chips, cream cheese, brown sugar, powdered sugar, pecans


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gorgonzola (blue cheese) dip

Gorgonzola (Blue Cheese) Dip

Made with parsley, chives, toasted walnuts, Cognac or cream, Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fabulous chicken jalapeno dip

Fabulous Chicken Jalapeno Dip

Made with jalapeno pepper, red bell pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, olive oil, cream cheese, milk, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 clams casino dip with bacon

Clams Casino Dip With Bacon

Made with bacon, clams, white clam sauce, butter, onion, cracker crumbs, bread crumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bbq chicken and corn dip

BBQ Chicken And Corn Dip

Made with corn chips, corn, onion powder, boneless, skinless chicken, salt and pepper, barbecue sauce, onion, garlic powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pinto bean hummus with pinto-feta-mint relish

Pinto Bean Hummus With Pinto-Feta-Mint Relish

Made with black pepper, tahini, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, pinto beans, scallion, feta cheese, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for old english cheese spread

Old English Cheese Spread

Made with milk, American cheese, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, spicy vegetable juice, tomato juice, prepared horseradish, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for red pepper, green onion and cream cheese dip

Red Pepper, Green Onion And Cream Cheese Dip

Made with black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise, red bell peppers, green onion


Time:   1-2 hours




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