Enjoy the perfect dip for any occasion, featuring refried beans, picante sauce, sour cream, and cheeses. Simply mix, heat in a crock pot, and serve hot with chips.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Appetizers and Snacks

Appetizers can be a casual snack, the center of attention at a cocktail party, or the precursor to an entree.
Find something for any occasion - from simple finger food to elegant hors d'oeuvres - dips, salsa, stuffed mushrooms, hot bites and cold nibbles, chicken wings and so many more tasty tidbits!
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Slow Cooker Championship Bean Dip
Roasted Pepper Pesto Cheesecake
Made with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, ground red pepper, egg, all-purpose flour, sour cream, French bread baguette, roasted red bell pepper strips
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
6 Layer Mexican Dip
Made with cheddar cheese, salsa, tomatoes, black olives, bean dip, guacamole dip, sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning mix, green onions
Time: 1-2 hours
Feta Cheese Crisps
Made with feta cheese, ground nutmeg, dried thyme, dried oregano, olive oil, black pepper, Greek kefalograviera cheese or pecorino cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
California Crab Melt
Made with sourdough or French bread, crab meat, mayonnaise, green onions, Swiss cheese, garlic salt, paprika
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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Cream Cheese Guacamole Dip
There's nothing quite like combining the smoothness of cream cheese with the freshness of avocados for a tasty twist on a classic. Welcome to your new go-to dip for any...
Time: under 30 minutes
Orange Spice Pickled Eggs
Made with whole cloves, eggs, white vinegar, water, frozen orange juice concentrate, cinnamon stick
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Sweet Gherkin Pickles
Made with whole allspice, cinnamon sticks, cucumbers, canning salt, sugar, vinegar, turmeric, celery seed, whole mixed pickling spices
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Stuffed Mushrooms With Garlic Cream Sauce
Made with silver dollar mushrooms, whipped cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, real bacon bits, fresh parsley, heavy whipping cream, water
Method: microwave, stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat El Chico Salsa Verde
Made with roux, pumpkin seeds, green chiles, fresh parsley, chicken stock, oil, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bisquick Sausage Meatballs
Made with marinara sauce, garlic, baking mix, bell pepper, onion, Italian sausage, Chedarella cheese, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Jalapeno Cheesecake
Made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic, jalapeno jelly
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Rock Crab Cakes with Sherry Mustard Mayonnaise
Made with eggs, mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, green onions, cayenne pepper, panko bread crumbs, dill, basil, onion powder, vegetable oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cucumber-Dill Sandwiches
Made with sandwich bread, seasoned salt, cucumber, cream cheese, mayonnaise, dried chives, dill weed
Time: under 30 minutes
Tapas: Roasted Almonds with Cayenne and Cumin
Made with sea salt, olive oil, almonds, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, butter
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Caviar Cheesecake
Made with lemon extract, breadcrumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, eggs, onion
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Crab Rangoon with Plum Sauce
Made with vinegar, ketchup, crab meat, cream cheese, A-1 steak sauce, garlic powder, wonton skins, plum preserves, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Reese's Fondue
Made with banana slices, apple wedges, pound cake pieces, or marshmallows, semisweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, sugar, peanut butter
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 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
Slow Cooker Artichoke And Cheese Dip
Made with artichoke hearts, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onions
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Eggplant Meze
Made with olive oil, lemon juice, eggplant, garlic, onion, parsley, tomato, dried marjoram, fines herbs
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Jell-O Popcorn Balls
Made with cocktail peanuts, butter or margarine, miniature marshmallows, gelatin, popcorn
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheddar Cheese Spread
Made with salt, red pepper, butter, Cheddar cheese, milk, dry mustard
Time: over 5 hours
Texas Crabgrass
Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, onion, frozen spinach, crab meat
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Spinach, Mushroom, And Artichoke Heart Quesadillas
Made with Cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, oregano & basil or Italian seasoning, fresh spinach, baby bella/crimini mushrooms, artichoke hearts...
Method: oven, stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet-Pickled Cauliflower
Made with allspice, cloves, cauliflower, salt, water, onions, sugar, wine vinegar, mustard seed, cinnamon bark
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
India Relish
Made with tomatoes, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onions, pickling salt, vinegar, water, sugar, ground cinnamon, turmeric
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Shrimp in Sherry Sauce (Gambas al Jerez)
Made with parsley, dry sherry, shrimp, olive oil, garlic, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Oysters Poached In White Wine
Made with garlic, fresh parsley, dried chervil, oysters, white wine, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, white pepper, dried thyme
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Wrapped Pretzels
Made with pretzel rods, bacon, Parmesan cheese
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Blue Crab Dip
Made with crab meat, cream cheese, horseradish, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, parsley
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 1-2 hours
Crawfish Bites
Made with butter, green onions, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, brown sugar, lemon, Creole seasoning, red pepper, white pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stuffed, Bacon Wrapped Banana Peppers
Made with banana peppers, bacon, tomato, onion, bell pepper, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno pepper, sweet pepper relish
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Steakhouse Bruschetta
Made with fresh basil, tomatoes, dry mustard, white wine vinegar, blue cheese, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, boneless sirloin steak, olive oil, baguette bread
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ruby Tuesday's Chicken Quesadillas
Made with lettuce, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, Italian salad dressing, flour tortilla, margarine, Monterey jack or cheddar cheese, tomato, jalapeno...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Amish Peanut Butter Spread
Perfect for sandwiches or as an indulgent dip, this Amish-style spread combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and marshmallow creme with a hint of sweetness from light...
Time: under 30 minutes
Yucatan Salsa
Made with salt, cilantro, red onion, sour orange or lime juice, tomatoes, radishes, habanero chili
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheddar Fondue
Made with bread, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, milk, cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Smoked Salmon Nachos
Made with jalapeno pepper, avocado, scallion, lime juice, black pepper, smoked salmon, baked corn chips, tomato
Time: under 30 minutes
Stone Crab Cakes with Sauce Remoulade Baton Rouge
Made with Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, fresh chives, fresh parsley, panko, lemon, mayonnaise
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Westside Grill's Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip
Made with frozen chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpernickel Bread And Dill Dip
Made with pumpernickel bread, sour cream, mayonnaise, dill weed, parsley, garlic powder, onion
Time: 30-60 minutes
Empanadas De Chorizo Con Papas
Made with oil, water, chorizo, potato, masa harina, flour, salt, vegetable oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheddar Cheese Chutney Crab Dip
Made with green onions, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, crab meat, chutney, almonds
Time: under 30 minutes
Carrot And Habanero Salsa
Made with salt, lime juice, habanero chili pepper, garlic, scallions, carrot, tomato, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Gefilte Fish Terrine
Made with black pepper, ground ginger, watercress, onion, whitefish, pike, fresh parsley, eggs, vegetable oil
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Cajun Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with mushroom caps, bulk sausage, onion, bell pepper, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, water, instant rice, parsley
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.





































































