A Collection of the Best Dip Recipes
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Everybody loves a good dip, but maybe you need some fresh ideas for your next gathering. After all, any party with dips is my kind of party!
I decided that I’d do all of the leg work for you and put all of the most popular dips in one place. That way when you need a recipe for a gathering, tailgating, or even the holidays you can find everything you need all in one place.
Right here you will find over 25 dip recipes, hot dips, cold dips, savory and sweet dips, plus tips on serving them, transporting them, and even tweaking them for your dietary needs and healthier options.
This collection of my favorite dip recipes will have all of your friends and family asking you for the recipes and begging for more!
And now onto the dips! Simply click on the photo or quick links to access each recipe with its own printable recipe card.
My Most Popular Dip Recipes
If you are curious about what the most popular dip recipes are here at An Affair from the Heart, here are my top three:
Crack Dip is award-winning and deliciously addictive! This mayo and sour cream-based dip come alive by adding Mexicorn, green chilies, and pickled jalapenos. This is a great party dip, guaranteed to please and have everyone coming back for more.
Do you love pickle wraps? Then you will love this unique Dill Pickle Dip! This addicting 3-ingredient appetizer is the wrap in dip form! And, So. Much. Easier. Trust me, it’s a big “DILL!”
This is one of my all-time favorite dips! And I promise you won’t find anything trashy about it. It’s just cheesy goodness! Perfect for potlucks, game days, or summer BBQs – heck I can make a meal out of this Texas Trash Dip!
HOT DIPS
Hot dips are always so warm and satisfying and appreciated by everyone. Scroll down to find some of my very favorite hot dip recipes, we have all of the classics and more!
Spinach Artichoke Dip is always a crowd favorite! Spinach, artichoke hearts, and four kinds of cheese combined and are baked to a golden brown to create the most dreamy and creamy delicious dip.
Crab Rangoon Dip is simply the best and always has everyone coming back for more. Perfectly deconstructed Crab rangoon in dip form. And, don’t forget the homemade wonton chips!
Another delicious fish dip, this one is made easily in your crock pot. Slow Cooker Crab Dip is filled with delicious seafood flavor enhanced by the flavors of cream cheese, green onions, red bell peppers, and the zing of horseradish.
Jalapeno Popper Dip is a great way to use up the abundance of peppers in your garden. The bold flavors of jalapenos, bacon, parmesan, and cheddar cheeses come together to make a spicy dip that will have you singing “dip, dip, hooray”!
This cheesy pizza dip is loaded with all your favorite pizza flavors but none of the carbs. Pizza dip is perfect for a Superbowl party or any family gathering. Garnish this dip with fresh basil for a spectacular presentation.
Restaurant Style Bean Dip is one of those dishes that I just can’t stop eating! This easy recipe uses canned refried beans and is loaded with cheese. To make this dip complete garnish with your favorite toppings such as cilantro and jalapenos.
Chili Cheese Bean Dip is another wonderful bean dip made with refried beans and the addition of chili. You can use leftover chili or canned. Served warm with tortilla chips, it is oh-so-savory and satisfying.
Everyone loves queso and this Copycat Qdoba Queso Dip is so simple to make in your slow cooker. This queso would also be a wonderful cheese sauce for nachos or a southwestern cheesesteak sandwich.
Crock Pot Reuben Dip
The only thing better than a Reuben sandwich would be this Slow Cooker Reuben Dip. This zesty dip Reubenizenes all the flavors of Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and corned beef served with rye crackers. I love to “Reubenize” everything and this recipe is hands-down one of my favorites!
Philly Cheesesteak Dip
You will love all the flavors of a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich in this tasty Philly Cheesesteak Dip. Tender roast beef, green bell peppers, fresh onions, cream cheese, and provolone cheese are baked together to bubbly perfection. Served with toasted baguette slices and all I can say is… “Get In My Belly”!
Beer Cheese Dip
Beer cheese dip is ideal for game day or an Oktoberfest celebration. However, if you prefer a cheese dip without the beer, try this recipe for Sauerkraut Cheddar Cheese Sauce with Pretzel Bites.
Slow Cooker Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip
This spicy dip is reminiscent of those famous chicken wings and is always popular at parties. Creamy blue cheese dip is spiked with your favorite hot sauce and loaded with shredded chicken. Serve with chips, crackers, or cool, crisp celery sticks.
COLD DIPS
Cold dips are a breeze to whip up – no cooking required! They are also simple to transport. These easy appetizer recipes are guaranteed to be gobbled up quickly!
French Onion Dip
This classic dip is loved by all and is so good with fresh veggies or salty potato chips. French Onion Dip goes with any occasion from a holiday celebration to Super Bowl Sunday. To make this dip extra special, garnish the top with sweet caramelized onions!
Get out the bagel chips for this dip is it a match made in heaven! If ever there was a dip to be eaten for breakfast, Everything Bagel Dip is the one! But seriously, it is marvelous any time of day.
This Creamy Spinach Dip is a classic and always one of the most popular appetizers at every party. Serve this veggie dip with fresh-cut vegetables, a sliced baguette, or crackers. If I have to eat my spinach, this is the way to do it!
Swiss Cheese Dip is made from 3 simple ingredients – mayonnaise, Swiss cheese and green onion. Serve this tasty dip chilled with a variety of different dippers.
How beautiful would this Pickled Beet Hummus be for a baby shower, Valentine’s Day, or any girly occasion? This creamy dip is the perfect blend of chickpeas, garlic, tahini, olive oil, and of course pickled beets that create that gorgeous pink hue!
Mexican Layered Bean Dip is not your average layered dip. Cream cheese is the unexpected ingredient in this delightful version. Get out the tortilla chips and start dipping!
Chicken in a Biskit Dip just begs for Chicken in a Biskit crackers! I have fond memories of these crackers and I adore this dip that compliments them so well. I’m certain that you will also love this creamy dip with the flavors of chicken, chives, and Worcestershire sauce.
Homemade Salsa is made so easy by using canned tomatoes and a blender. Add in fresh jalapeno, red onions, and cilantro and the results will be beautifully fresh salsa any time of the year!
Grab the chips because there’s nothing much better than homemade Pico de Gallo with ripe tomatoes, sweet onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and a little bit of lime juice.
Or, if you love fresh corn, red onion, and ripe avocado then you will love this delicious corn and avocado salad which can double as a corn dip salsa. Also, try my cucumber salsa as another healthy eating option!
Guacamole
Guacamole is what avocado dreams are made of. This dip will “guac” your world!
SWEET DIPS
Sweet dips are the perfect alternative to traditional desserts. Keep scrolling for just a few of my favorite sweet dip recipes.
Caramel Apple Dip uses only 4 ingredients and is ready in just a few minutes of prep time! Served with apples or pretzels, this creamy version with bits of toffee is a definite upgrade from your average caramel apple dip. It sure makes it easy to eat an apple a day!
Creamy, light, and low in calories, this dessert dip has it all! Cool Whip, pudding, and almond extract combine beautifully to complement your favorite fruit. Trust me, you need a Vanilla Almond Fruit Dip recipe in your life.
Margarita lovers unite! This Margarita Dip with Pretzels is the perfect bite of sweet and salty with the tang of tequila and lime. If you prefer a cocktail over dessert, this dip is the ultimate combination of both!
More Dip Recipes to Love
It would be way too overwhelming to share all of my dip recipes here in one place, so here I shared all of the classics. But – if you want even more dip recipes to love, you can check out ALL of my Delicious Dip Recipes right here.
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Make Them Your Own
Now that you have your pockets full of new dip recipes to try, read on for some clever ways to serve them as well as ways to lighten them up, or tweak them for your dietary needs.
Do you have a way that you like to alter dip recipes when you make them? Or maybe you have a super cute way to serve them at your gatherings? I would love to hear all about it, as would all of my other readers! Please leave your dip recipe tweaks and tips in the comment section at the bottom of this post.
Substitutions
Remember that when it comes to making substitutions in recipes, you don’t need to be afraid to get creative and use ingredients that suit your personal taste and dietary preferences. Make it your own!
- We often think of crunchy chips as the best pairing for dips, but there are so many more options than just chips! Fresh sliced breads, crackers, and sliced veggies are all great substitutes for chips. And, if you swap out fresh veggies, you can have twice the amount for a fraction of the calories and fat!
- Certain dips can be on the higher calorie side so there are some things you can swap out to make them a healthier option. Instead of full-fat sour cream, you can use reduced-fat or fat-free sour cream or plain Greek yogurt. You can also blend cottage cheese in a food processor with a teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice until smooth – this is less than half the calories of sour cream!
- For cheese-based dips, you can always use low-fat varieties or vegan options. The same goes for mayonnaise-based dips – you can opt for light mayo or those made with olive oil or avocado oil.
- Many of my dips call for specific kinds of cheese, but you can always experiment with different varieties. For example, if you are not a fan of Swiss cheese, you can easily swap it out with any other white cheese to make an alternative version of Swiss Cheese Dip.
FAQs ABOUT DIPS!
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about serving dips.
What are the best dippers for dips?
What kind of food we serve with dips depends on the type of dip. Crispy potato chips and fresh vegetables such as red pepper strips or carrot sticks are best served with sour cream-based dips. Bread, pita chips, pretzels, and breadsticks are ideal for hummus, tapenade, or bruschetta. Crackers are great for holding up to heartier dips such as a hot crab dip. Tortilla chips or corn chips are perfect for salsa, guacamole, bean dip, and cheese dips. For sweet dessert dips, fresh fruit, cookies, and graham crackers are always a good idea. However, there are no rules when it comes to dips – you can mix it up!
What are some fun ways to serve dips?
A bread bowl is always fun to serve dips such as Cool Spinach Dip. A wide-mouthed wine glass or martini glass set inside a deep bowl will provide a pretty container for dips or salsa served with chips. Use a margarita glass in the same way to showcase the Margarita Dip. For sweet dips, you can hollow out fruits such as an orange or small watermelon to use as your container. A hollowed-out pineapple would be perfect for serving this sweet treat – Pineapple Pretzel Fluff.
What are the most popular dips in America?
Among the most popular dips in the USA are salsa, guacamole, 7-layer dip, bean dip, queso, spinach artichoke dip, pizza dip, pimento cheese dip, Buffalo chicken dip, French onion dip, and hummus. You can find all of these recipes on my website and in this Collection of the Best Dip Recipes! Make the people happy and bring one of the most popular dips to your next party or potluck.
What are the healthiest dips to make?
Hummus, bean dips, and guacamole are considered healthy dips as long as the foods you are serving with them are also healthy, such as fresh veggies. Of course, fresh salsa and pico de gallo are very wholesome and loaded with nutrient-rich vegetables. You can make sour cream-based dips healthier by swapping out the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
How to Make Dips from Scratch
Do you love all things homemade? Here are two ways you can make your dips from scratch.
- Make your own Sour Cream: You can make your own sour cream for use in any dip recipe that calls for that ingredient. Homemade sour cream will be more caloric, but oh so good! In a clean jar mix together 1 cup of heavy cream, ¼ cup whole milk and 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice or white vinegar. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours away from direct sunlight. Check the consistency and if it needs more thickening let it sit up to 24 more hours. Place it in the fridge to stop the fermentation process and allow it to thicken a bit more. Store for 1-2 weeks.
- Make your own refried beans: Some of my favorite dip recipes include refried beans and again if you love all things homemade – here is a recipe for easy homemade refried beans. This recipe is easily adaptable for pinto beans, black beans, or kidney beans.
How to Transport Your Delicious Dips
- Transporting Cold Dips: To keep your cold dips cool for a longer period, you can use one of these tricks. Place your smaller bowl of dip inside a larger bowl filled with ice. Or, freeze about a ½ inch of water inside a disposable aluminum pan and place another aluminum pan filled with your dip inside the frozen one.
- Transporting Hot Dips: If transporting a hot dip, I recommend using an insulated container such as a thermal bag. You can also bring it in a microwave-safe container to heat up at your destination. You might opt to prepare it and bake it at your host’s home, but I prefer not to bother the host with that. Hot dips made in crockpots are always great for transporting to an event.
What to Serve with Dips
Now that you have all of these wonderful dip recipes, here are some great recipes for what to serve with them. These air fryer wonton chips are amazing with crab rangoon dip. Baked sweet potato chips would be quite tasty with my pickled beet hummus. Any sour cream-based dip will pair well with homemade baked potato chips. Dip my friend’s recipe for homemade tortilla chips into your homemade salsa, pico de Gallo, or guacamole. Try these Italian style baked zucchini chips with homemade marinara sauce or French onion dip. More perfect dippers for homemade marinara is my recipe for copycat Olive Garden breadsticks or homemade mozzarella sticks. Delish!
Homemade dips are always appreciated, they are delicious party appetizers and are simple to put together. With this collection of unique and classic dip recipes, I’ve made it easy for you to access all of the goodness of dips in one place.
Now, Let’s Get Dipping with this Collection of the absolute BEST Dip Recipes!
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful post. I have saved the list on my collection of best recipes. Dips with all flavors . Awesome.
All of these dips look so delicious and they would jazz up just about any meal! I can’t wait to make the pizza dip tomorrow – that looks amazing!!
This is such a great one-stop shop for dips! Exactly what I needed for a party menu; looking forward to giving these a try!
This is such a great collection of delicious dips! I just love the color of the pickled beet hummus.
She’s a pretty one! 😉
What a fantastic collection! I love dips, so this is right up my alley. Bookmarked!
I am a dip girl, 100% – nothing makes me happier than a delicious dip and I’m going to make every single one of these!
Love all these tasty dip options! Can’t wait to try them all.
Just in time for football season! Can’t wait to try more of these this year.
So delicious and these are easy to make, I am saving this recipes. Thanks for sharing