PART OF Dinner Party Recipes
22 Essential Dips & Spreads
Invite over a crowd and bust out the chips, veggies and bread - our ultimate collection of go-to dips and spreads is ready to party.
Queso Blanco Dip
"This recipe has spoiled me; I'm a little disappointed by other quesos I'm served at restaurants now! This is super creamy and delicious, not to mention so easy to make. Added diced pickled jalapeños for some kick."
-Susan D in Indianap
Hormel Chili Dip
"This stuff is super addicting! I couldn't stop eating it. Served it with fritos scoops and I topped it off with some scallions... Honestly, for how easy it is, it's out of this world."
-Jonathan Melendez
Lasagna Dip
This next-level game day appetizer features a cheesy sausage-and-tomato dip with fried lasagna noodle chips.
Skyline Chili Dip
"You can't find an easier dip recipe out there. Just four ingredients is all it takes and honestly it'll be one of the best things you'll make. Trust me. I served it with jalapeno frito scoops and it was a hit!"
-Jonathan Melendez
Hawaiian Pizza Dip
You might have opinions as to whether pineapple and ham belong on a pizza, but you can't deny that they belong in this dip, which is filled with cheese and bacon. Serve it up with pizza scoops.
Garlic Cheese Spread
"I have made this several times now and it is incredible. The chives really give it that little something extra, so don't omit them!"
-SCOOBYBOO
Tomatillo Guacamole
This tangy twist on classic guac will be the star of your next fiesta.
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White Queso Dip
"This was excellent! My family of taste testers said this isn't just like the stuff in restaurants, it's better!"
-Julie F
Artichoke Dip
"I love this dip! I made it for book club and since then people have requested it three times. At a recent party, two friends said they only came because I made this again!"
-BarbBQ43
Smoked Salmon Spread
"This certainly lives up to all the stars and reviews! It disappeared so fast, all that was left was scrapings around the edges of the bowl!"
-Jane From Ohio
Red Pepper Dip
"Great taste! It's even better after letting it sit in the fridge for a few hours."
-HopeK
Frito Lay Bean Dip
"I made this recipe yesterday and it was one of the hits of my party! My 2-year-old also loved it!"
-Charli B
Homemade Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix
"This is better than the dry mix packets! It's easy, economical and I have everything at hand. I'm so happy to have found this recipe!"
-JustJanS
Hot Crab Dip
"This was awesome and everyone enjoyed it! I was hoping for leftovers but there were none. Next time I make it I'll take a little out just for myself!"
-ginche
Karen's Spinach Dip
"This dip is wonderful! This is one of those dishes that everyone just stands around and devours until there is not a speck left!"
-NcMysteryShopper
Buffalo Chicken Dip
"Wow! This was so good! I think this will be my new 'go to' dip, when I need to bring a dish. It was inhaled!"
-Chef #573716
Heavenly Hummus
"I don't know how to describe this hummus, except 'fluffy!' That's how light and creamy it is — I'm calling it 'yummus!'"
-White Rose Child
Easy Homemade Salsa
"This is so easy to put together and it makes a lot! It's just spicy enough to keep you coming back for more but it doesn't burn your mouth!"
-CharityAnn
Melting Pot's Green Goddess Dip
"This was delicious! I made it for a fondue party with friends and it was a hit!"
-Emily
Green Olive Tapenade
"Good stuff! I made it for a family gathering, some had never had tapenade. They loved it — even the olive haters ate it!"
-Aunt Lynnie
Yogurt Dip for Fruit
"Wow! What a great fruit dip. My boys thought I had done something special and gobbled this up in no time!"
-mary winecoff