Take a Dip and Enjoy the Spread! - 249 recipes
Let's face it, dips and spreads are what every party or social gathering revolves around, whether you are dipping tortilla chips, veggie sticks, fresh fruits, crackers, or toasted bread, when you go to a party you are ready for something zesty to dip into. Here are some of our favorite dip and spread recipes for you to get your dip on.
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Lasagna Dip
By kimvess
Details
Servings 4
Preparation time 5
Cooking time 45
- LASAGNA SAUCE:
- 1/2 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup lasagna tomato sauce (see below)
- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese or ricotta or cream cheese
- 1 cup partially skim mozzarella, shredded
- Option: Use ground beef or Italian sausage instead of ground turkey or omit the meat entirely.
- Option: Use marinara sauce or your favorite tomato sauce instead of making the lasagna sauce from scratch.
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed (optional)
- 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon basil, chopped (optional)
Lasagna dip is everything your cheesy Italian dreams are made of! Who needs a fork when you can use a chip to eat t
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Hummus with Mellow Garlic & Cumin
By á-70
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- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; more to taste
- 1 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; more as needed
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
By kayjayjohnson
You might not need an entree after you snack on this loaded baked potato dip as an appetizer! Serve with hot waffle...
- 1 (2.1-ounce) package fully cooked bacon slices
- 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (8-ounces)
- 1/3 cup sliced fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- Garnishes; cooked, crumbled bacon; sliced fresh chives; freshly cracked pepper
- Serve with waffle fries
Spinach-Parmesan Dip
By EricS52
Spinach-Parmesan dip can satisfy even the pickiest eater! The best thing about this recipe is that it cooks in your...
- nonstick cooking spray
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend, shredded
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dreamy Orange Summer Fruit Dip
By kayjayjohnson
I make this dip whenever I bring a fruit tray somewhere
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
- 1 small package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (6-ounce) container orange juice, frozen, concentrated
- Fruit for dipping (strawberries, mango, grapes, pineapple, etc)
Jalapeno Popper Spread
By bdjrempel
I've been told by fellow party-goers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper
- 2 (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup canned chopped green chilies
- 1/4 cup canned jalapeno peppers, diced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
- Sweet red and yellow pepper pieces and corn chips
Raising Cane’s Dipping Sauce
By á-25087
Raising Canes (Caines) is a fast food restaurant that serves nothing but chicken fingers and fries here in the sout...
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Neiman Marcus Dip
By Pattywak
This famous dip is the first one to go at most parties! Bacon, cheese, green onions topped with almond slivers
- 5 to 6 green onions, chopped
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 jar Hormel Real Bacon Bits
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- Crackers or chips for serving
Qdoba Queso Dip
By á-24204
Make Qdoba's creamy queso whenever you want it with this copycat recipe that tastes even better than Qdoba's at a f
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup American cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 roasted poblano peppers, finely chopped
- 8 ounces tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground garlic
- Salt
Pickle Wrap Dip
By angelagwalter
This is so much easier than pickle roll ups
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 12 ounces deli-sliced ham, chopped
- 16 ounces baby dill pickles, drained, diced
- Ritz crackers
S'more Crack Dip
By lisapearce
A great twist on your normal S'mores recipe
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/4 cups mini marshmallows
- Graham crackers for dipping
Carrabba's Bread Dipping Spice
By Kyle-2
This flavorful alternative to butter is a favorite served Italian cuisine
- 1 tablespoon basil, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian or curly parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt or ground sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Additional olive oil for serving
- Bread for dipping
Louisiana Hot Crab Dip
By ukiahgal67
This delicious, addictive crab dip will have your family begging for more
- 1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, free of shells
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 3 tablespoons minced green onions (white and green parts)
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Texas Trash Warm Bean Dip
By Jackie618
So with all the talk and posting of Super Bowl party grub I have to be honest, I am not a fan of football
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cans (16-ounces, each) refried beans
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 pound ground turkey, cooked, optional
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes, optional
Best Shrimp Dish Ever
By clawson
The Best Shrimp Dish Ever
- 1 stick butter
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 pound fresh shrimp
- 1 package dried Italian seasoning
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Creamy Bacon & Cheese Dip
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (8-ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 (3-ounce) jar bacon bits
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- Crackers
- Assorted fresh vegetables (optional)
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7-Layer Vegetarian Greek Dip
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded
- Kosher salt to taste
- 2 cups 2% Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint or oregano
- 2 cups fresh parsley leaves, chopped, about 1 large bunch
- 1/2 cup chopped, pitted kalamata olives
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups chopped jarred roasted red bell peppers, about 14 ounces
- 2 cups pita chips, crushed, plus more for serving
- 2 cups prepared hummus
- 1 cup crumbled feta, about 8 ounces
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Crab Dip
- 2 sprays cooking spray
- 6 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup plain low fat Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons uncooked onion, finely minced
- 1/2 pound lump crabmeat, fresh or canned, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoon sherry (dry or sweet), or sweet sherry (or to taste)
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Queso Blanco Dip
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed garlic
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups whole milk, for thicker sauce use less
- 8 ounces finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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Spinach Dip (a.k.a. J Alexanders)
- 1 (5-ounce) package frozen creamed spinach, finely chopped then cooked
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 fine diced onion
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chilis
- 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1 (32-ounce) package (1 pound) Velveeta Mexican Cheese
- 1 1/2 ounce cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
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Cowboy Corn Dip
- 3 (11-ounce) cans sweet corn with diced peppers, drained (also called Fiesta corn)
- 1 (7-ounce) can chopped green chilies
- 1 (6-ounce) can chopped jalapeno peppers, drained
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (16-ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 to 3 bags of Frito Scoops or other tortilla chips
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Cheesy Baked Dip
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 16 ounces cheddar cheese, grated, sharp or mild
- 4 ounce chopped green chilies
- 1 bunch green onion, sliced thinly
- 1 cup chopped ham
- 1/2 pound chopped bacon
- 1 round bread loaf, hollowed out
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The Cheese Dip That Will Make You...
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese or grated jalapeño jack
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 small purple onion or onion of your choice, diced
- serve with Wheat Thins, Frito’s Scoops, or vegetables for dipping
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Papa John’s Garlic Dipping Sauce
- 1/8 to 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Cowboy Caviar
- 2 (11-ounce) cans Mexicorn, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel, drained
- 2 cups cheddar, shredded
- 6 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
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Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Imperial
- 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat (or lump)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 heaping teaspoon old bay
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped Italian parsley
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- squeeze of lemon juice
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Charleston Cheese Dip
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 8 butter crackers, crushed, such as Ritz
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Corn chips, crackers or bagel chips, for serving
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