We’ve lined up our best cheesy, spicy, and healthy dips for your next gathering.
), or scoop it into a bowl for optimal dipping and snacking at your next party.
This savory snack will be hit, especially during the summertime when tomatoes are at their peak.
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This dip is best smeared on slices of crostini.
Taco Dip
This taco dip is an instant crowd-pleaser.
ensure to shred the cheese yourself and buy diced pimientosnot sliced.
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We shred the cheeses at different thicknesses for multi-layered texture.
Bacon Jam
The longest step in this savory-sweet spread is letting the bacon crisp up.
Then it cooks in a syrup of brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce.
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Serve over goat cheese, Brie, or roasted vegetables.
Browning the corn and cumin in a cast-iron skillet brings out a wonderful toasty fragrance.
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Spinach-artichoke dipis always a party favorite due to its creamy texture and cheesy flavors.
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Panko bread crumbs add crunch to every gooey bite.
Grab a tortilla chip and dig in for the full Southwest effect.
You appetizer repertoire just got a little spicier.
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In this recipe, bothsimplicity and Velveetaare key.
Chorizo and green chiles give it plenty of kick.
If you oughta substitute, use frozen, not canned.
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A good stir will help it spread easily.
you might serve this cheesy spread with any crudite and bread.
Corn And Jalapeno Dip
Sweet corn and spicy jalapeno are a flavor match made in heaven.
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Serve with salty corn chips to take the dip to new heights.
We recommend serving this delicious dip with pretzel chips, celery, and carrots.
Collard Dip
Leave it to Southerners toturn collard greensinto a delicious take on hot spinach dip.
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Cooked in a dreamy cheese and mayonnaise mixture, the collards will be scooped clean in 15 minutes flat.
This dip gets baked so it turns bubbly and golden brown.
Caramelized Onion Dip
Slowly caramelize yellow onions before mixing with other ingredients to make this hit.
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The smooth, tangy base comes from cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire sauce.
Use any leftovers on your burgers, tacos, and sandwiches.
Smoked-Tomato Salsa
This recipe gives you an excuse to try something new in your smoker.
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Plum tomatoes are perfect for this salsa because they are meaty but still contain a lot of moisture.
Pour a pitcher of margaritas and enjoy.
Texas Caviar
You won’t find a bigger hit with a Southern crowd thantraditional Texas caviar.
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Hominy and green tomatoes add a distinctive touch.
Capers, lemon juice, and pickles set this snack apart from the rest.
Crawfish Dip
Don’t letcrawfish seasonpass by without making this hot dip full of Louisiana flavor.
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Bell peppers, onions, celery, and Creole mustard simmer with the spicy ingredients.
Caramel Apple Dip
Give a sugary spin to a cream cheese classic with a crisp bruleed topping.
Just give the dip time to chill before you caramelize it under the broiler.
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Crack through the sugary topping and scoop it on slices of apple.
Onions, sherry, and crabmeat combine their subtly sweet flavors in rich cream.
Serve with toast points for dipping.
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Cast-Iron Salsa
You’ll forget all about that jarred stuff after tasting this easy recipe.
The extra stepcharring the garlic, peppers, and onionstakes salsa to the next level.
Use red jalapeno peppers to deepen the color.
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Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
This Southern spin on classic hummus is sure to have everyone talkingand dipping.
Many of the ingredients are the same, except for the black-eyed peas which add an earthy flavor.
Smoked paprika is the secret touch.
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We’ve added a Lowcountry touch with Old Bay seasoning.
Serve with crackers, toast points, and celery sticks.
Peach Salsa
Put those summer peaches to good use with this not-so-ordinary salsa recipe.
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Cilantro and serrano chile add a fun flare to the fruity salsa.
Lime juice ties the flavors together and adds some zing.
The flavorful veggies are stirred in with a simple mix of sour cream and seasoning.
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Get those ruffled potato chips and start snacking.
Cucumber Salsa
Even though this salsa recipe has no tomatoes in sight, it’s still delicious.
Using lots of crunchy cucumbers and Granny Smith apples, this refreshing dip is fit for any summer gathering.
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Dip in your tortilla chips or serve it over tacos.
Hot Cheesy Crab Dip
Look for fresh jumbo lump crabmeat for this absolutely decadent dip.
The crab is mixed with extra-sharp Cheddar for boldness and cream cheese and Havarti for creaminess.
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We like to serve it with endive leaves for scooping, but a toasted baguette is delicious too.
A mixture of water, milk, and cornstarch will bring it to the perfect consistency.
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve alongside your guacamole and pico de gallo.
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Jalapeno Popper Dip
If you love poppers, just wait until you try the dip form.
Scoop up with tortilla chips to complete the effect.
Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Making this game-day favorite just got easier with a slow cooker.
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Serve with celery, carrots, and corn chips.
The otherwise-straightforward recipe involves stirring ingredients together and popping your casserole in the oven to bake.
Serve with crackers and fresh vegetables.
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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
This quick recipe only requires about 10 minutes of work.
Use yourInstant Potto cook the chicken to tenderness in no time flat.
Plus it gets the extra creaminess from mayo and cream cheese.
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