From spicy taco dip to creamy spinach dip, these dip recipes are ready to party.
55 Crowd-Pleasing Dip Recipes for Your Next Party
Updated on Oct. 06, 2024
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the best Buffalo chicken dip recipe! Whenever I bring Buffalo dip to a tailgate or potluck, everyone asks for the recipe. —Peggy Foster, Florence, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 152 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 409mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
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Artichoke Dip
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Crackers make great dippers for this artichoke dip recipe. Chips and breadsticks work well, too. It's become the traditional introduction to our family's Christmas Eve dinner. —Mrs. William Garner, Austin, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 117 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Salmon Dip with Cream Cheese
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This salmon dip is a delightful hors d’oeuvre that’s excellent for any occasion. The combination of salmon, cream cheese and spices gives it terrific flavor. —Raymonde Hebert Bernier, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 103 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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Jalapeno Popper Dip
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a fantastic way to deliver all that blazing jalapeno popper taste without the work. Whenever I bring this jalapeno popper dip to a party, I’m always asked for the recipe. Serve with corn chips, tortilla chips or butter crackers. —Jennifer Wilke, Collinsville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 238 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Beer Dip
Total Time
5 min
Servings
3-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Ranch dressing mix flavors this easy dip packed with shredded cheese. It’s perfect paired with pretzels. Be forewarned, though—it’s hard to stop eating once you’ve started! The beer cheese dip can be made with any type of beer, including nonalcoholic. I’ve taken it to many parties and I am always asked for the recipe. —Michelle Long, New Castle, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 93 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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BLT Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Fans of bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches will fall for this creamy BLT dip. It’s easy to transport to different functions and always draws recipe requests. —Emalee Payne, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 123 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 155 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.
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Brownie Batter Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes anything better. Grab some fruit, cookies or salty snacks and start dunking. —Mel Gunnell, Boise, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 118 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like spice, you'll love this dip. It's super cheesy and full of rich flavor, and it really has that Buffalo wing taste! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup dip (calculated without chips): 167 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Cheeseburger Dip
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
16 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
This fun dip recipe uses ingredients that I always have in the fridge, so it’s easy to throw together on short notice. —Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 157 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
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Crab Rangoon Dip
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The sweet chili flavor shines through this cheesy crab rangoon dip and the chips are crisped to perfection. I had some nice canned crab from Sendiks and it was super tasty. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup dip with 6 chips: 277 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 501mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like quick and easy recipes that are spicy, you'll love this Instant-Pot Buffalo chicken dip. It has that real Buffalo wing taste—and it's super cheesy! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup dip: 173 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 502mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
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3-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is probably the easiest chili cheese dip recipe that I’ve ever come across, but it’s one of my best-tasting recipes, too! It’s very important that you keep the dip warm while serving, you can also heat it in a microwave oven. —Jerrie West, Oakhurst, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 175 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip
Total Time
40 min
Servings
3-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love going out to eat and ordering spinach and artichoke dip, but now that we have our own recipe it's become a favorite at home. I use this for important game days, and it's always a hit at school for treat day! —Hollie Gabriel, Topeka, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 118 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Cream Cheese Clam Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1-1/4 cups
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 89 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Dill Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Be prepared—you’ll likely need to make a double batch of this delightful dill dip recipe. One batch is never enough when we have a get-together! It tastes fantastic with just about any vegetable, so you can use whatever you have on hand as a dipper. —Kathy Beldorth, Three Oaks, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 123 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 219mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Classic Spinach Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1.5 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Everywhere I take this dip, I’m asked for the recipe. I don’t make it at home because I’m afraid that’s all I’d eat the entire day. —Joyce Fogleman, Stafford, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 83 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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French Onion Dip
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this amazing French onion dip recipe from a shopping mishap and ended up with a richly flavored concoction that chips love to dive into. —Kristyne Mcdougle Walter, Lorain, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 130 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Garlic Dip
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve been making this dip for years, and now my grown daughters fix it for their families. My mom makes it, too, and her motto is, ‘You can never have too much garlic.’ —Jauneen Hosking, Waterford, Wisconsin.
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 89 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Mexican Corn Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8-10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For tasty make-ahead dip try this recipe. It goes fast at office parties or any gathering. Mildly spicy, it’s easy to alter if you want it to have more of a kick. Make sure your corn chips are large enough to scoop up a hearty helping.
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 330 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 605mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Queso Dip
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Thick, cheesy and creamy, this queso is perfect for dipping. I use mild chilis and salsa, but if you like more heat, you can kick it up with medium-heat varieties. Serve it over eggs and omelets for breakfast or pasta with a sprinkle of bacon for a Mexican-American mac and cheese. —Kallee Krong-MCCreery, Escondido, California
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 172 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 289mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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S’Mores Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
32 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love making s’mores when we go camping or have a campfire in our backyard, and this easy dip recipe allows us to enjoy this yummy treat any time of the year. I like to make this in a stoneware or cast iron dish to help it retain heat. Try substituting milk chocolate morsels for the semisweet or mini peanut butter cups or peanut butter morsels in place of the chocolate. —Patricia Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 60 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
One taste of this outrageously delicious hot spinach artichoke dip and your guests will not stop eating it until it’s gone. The savory blend of artichokes, spinach and Parmesan cheese is positively addictive! It tastes even better if you make it the night before and chill it in the fridge before baking. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 68 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Nacho Cheese Sauce
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Ooey-gooey cheddar cheese meets cumin and chili powder for a thick and creamy queso dip with a little kick. It’s perfect for dipping tortilla chips in and also great for drizzling on top of loaded nachos for a cheesy finish. —Dianna Smith, Newport, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 120 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Obatzda (German Cheese Dip)
Total Time
15 min
Servings
3-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Obatzda, otherwise known as German beer cheese dip, is so delicious and creamy. It’s the perfect dip to make the night before a get-together. —Beate Trinkl, Einsbach, Germany
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 79 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Pimento Cheese
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I love pimiento cheese, but I’ve never made my own—this was a fun challenge! Serve cold on crackers or sandwiches. Drizzle with honey for added flavor; I used hot honey, which was great! —Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 81 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Beer Cheese Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
You can use any kind of beer for this dip recipe. For a lighter beer flavor, go with lager. If you want the beer flavor to be more pronounced, try an ale or wheat beer. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 177 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
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Chili con Queso
Total Time
20 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Years ago, my husband invented this gooey cheese dip recipe. I may be biased, but I have to say it’s excellent. If you like heat, rev it up with finely chopped jalapenos. —Patricia Leinheiser, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 103 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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Crab Dip
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Made with lump crab meat, Old Bay seasoning, cream cheese and chives, this baked crab dip recipe makes the perfect appetizer! Make it dairy-free using plant-based, non-dairy cream cheese and dairy-free cheddar cheese. If desired, top with diced green onions as a substitute for chives. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 149 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
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Ranch Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1-1/4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Flavorful and easy to make, this ranch dip is perfect for sharing with family and friends. Pair it with veggies, chicken wings, pretzels or anything else you might want to dip into it. If you don’t have any lemon juice available, vinegar is a fine substitution. —Aleni Salcedo, East Elmhurst, New York
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 98 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Hot Seafood Spread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Bake this hot seafood spread in a hollowed-out pumpernickel or white round bread loaf. Serve it with bread cubes, pita bread or assorted raw veggies. —Linda Doll, St. Albert, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 168 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Taco Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
5-3/4 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
I wanted to spice up a traditional taco dip recipe, so I added cayenne pepper for some heat and fresh lime juice for a refreshing taste. To make it different, I also layered this taco dip with a few surprises like lettuce, olives, tomatoes and cheese. Try adding diced avocados to the toppings for a creamy addition! —Lynn Vogeler, Port Barrington, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 102 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Rotel Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Creamy, delicious and made with only four ingredients, this Rotel dip recipe is an absolute showstopper. It gets a bit of heat from the green chiles and chili powder, with a savory complement of ground beef and ooey-gooey Velveeta cheese. Serve it with tortilla chips, sliced veggies, pretzels or whatever else your heart desires. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 148 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
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Sausage Dip
Total Time
50 min
Servings
5 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This scrumptious snack will go fast! The sausage cream cheese dip recipe is so easy to make and fits Southwestern flavor to a T. My pot is always scraped clean! —Kaye Christiansen, Freistatt, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 75 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Greek Pita Spread
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I first tried this at a family gathering and was blown away! I have since made it for my co-workers, and they just love it. I've gotten many requests for the recipe. —Joyce Benninger, Owen Sound, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 96 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Loaded Cowboy Queso
Total Time
30 min
Servings
24 servings (6 cups)
From the Recipe Creator:
Loaded Cowboy Queso is the ultimate football dip! This easy appetizer loaded with cheese, beer, black beans, tomatoes and sausage is our family’s favorite tailgating recipe. I often serve it with homemade tortilla chips sprinkled with taco seasoning. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 110 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 461mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Hot Corn Dip
Total Time
40 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
A flavorful mixture of vegetables and cheese, this hot corn dip is great to share at a party. I assemble it in the morning and serve it later. —Pam Gauld, Watkinsville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 97 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Dill Pickle Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
My love for pickles led me to create this dill pickle dip. It’s so easy to whip together. But be warned…it’s addicting! —April Anderson, Forest Lake, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 108 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Tomato-Bacon Dip with Focaccia
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a spread with BLT flavor, mix mayo and sour cream, then add bacon and tomato. We use it as a dip and a zesty sandwich spread. —Marsha Postar, Lubbock, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup dip (calculated without optional ingredients and focaccia): 211 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Reuben Dip
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
32 servings (about 4 cups)
From the Recipe Creator:
This slow-cooked spread tastes just like the popular Reuben sandwich. Even when I double the recipe, I end up with an empty dish. —Mary Jane Kimmes, Hastings, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoon: 58 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Mexican Fondue
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
4-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
A handful of items and a few moments of prep work are all you'll need for this festive fondue. Not only does it take advantage of canned goods and other convenience items, but the slow cooker does all the work. —Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 105 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl
Total Time
15 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we get together with friends, I like to prepare this creamy spinach dip. It’s a real crowd pleaser. —Janelle Lee, Appleton, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 162 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 551mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Baked Onion Dip
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings (2 cups)
From the Recipe Creator:
Some people like this cheesy dip so much that they can't tear themselves away from the appetizer table to eat their dinner. But can you blame them? With two kinds of cheese and sweet onions in the mix, this ultra creamy dip is unforgettable. —Mona Zignego, Hartford, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoon: 131 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Roasted Vegetable Dip
Total Time
40 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While my children were always very willing eaters, I came up with this dip recipe to get them to eat more veggies and enjoy it. The dip doesn’t last long in our house. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons dip: 44 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Refried Bean Dip
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
4-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
My friends and neighbors expect me to bring this irresistible dip to every gathering. When I arrive, they ask, "You brought your bean dip, didn't you?" If there are any leftovers, we use them to make bean and cheese burritos the next day. —Wendi Wavrin Law, Omaha, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 55 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Pizza Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
24 servings (about 3 cups)
From the Recipe Creator:
You can assemble this easy appetizer in a jiffy. The pizza dip goes very fast, so you may want to make two batches. —Stacie Morse, South Otselic, New York
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 62 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Ground Beef Taco Dip
Total Time
20 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
What's a football party without taco dip? This version made with spicy ground beef and fresh toppings does not disappoint the die-hards. It is full of classic flavors and is a little extra filling for game day appetites. —Errika Perry, Green Bay, WI
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 116 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
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Cheesy Chicken Taco Dip
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
8 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
We're huge college football fans (go Irish!), and my chicken taco dip hasn't missed a season opener in many years. A slow cooker keeps the dip warm for the whole game—if it lasts that long! —Deanna Garretson, Yucaipa, California
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup dip: 82 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Basic Cannoli Dip
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 quart
From the Recipe Creator:
Based on the Italian pastry I grew up with, this sweet and creamy dip is perfect for a dessert buffet or any time you’re craving something sweet. The ingredients are easy to adjust to make a variety of different versions. Try making it into a cherry almond, pistachio or even chocolate flavor! —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
2 Tablespoons: 64 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Warm Crab & Spinach Dip
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
In Maryland, we stayed at a hotel that sent guests home with a crab dip recipe and a spice pouch. Now I’ve made my own dip that rekindles memories of that trip. —Kristina Wenner, Jamison, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 170 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Shallot-Blue Cheese Dip
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Perfect party fare, this five-ingredient dip recipe is a treat on baked potatoes too. —Alisa Pirtle, Browns Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons (calculated without vegetables): 116 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Blue Cheese Onion Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
12 servings (1/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I decided to tweak the onion soup dip you see at every gathering, and everyone seems to be glad I did. Serve with crisp, raw vegetables or potato chips, and you’re set. —Vicki Desy, Tucson, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup dip: 224 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
When entertaining, I often rely on my pepper tapenade recipe because it takes only 15 minutes to whip up and pop in the fridge. Sometimes I swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans. —Donna Magliaro, Denville, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons dip: 58 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat.
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7-Layer Bean Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To make this zesty 7-layer bean dip recipe, you simply layer the ingredients onto a platter. I like to call it a “walking dip,” because you can scoop some on a plate with a few tortilla chips, then take it with you as you walk and talk with guests. —Marieann Johansen, Desert Hot Springs, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 102 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Crab & Artichoke Dip
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
3-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Nearly every time my girlfriends and I get together, we dip into this rich and creamy snack and our favorite bottle of wine. It’s so convenient to use the slow cooker to make this recipe—it’s a perfect fit for our relaxed friends nights. —Connie McKinney, Marshall, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without crackers): 158 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Is there a kid around (or a kid at heart) who wouldn’t gobble up this cookie dough dip with graham crackers? It beats dunking them in milk, hands down! You can also try it with apple wedges. —Heather Koenig, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 181 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
