Who needs dinner when you’ve got these cheesy, hearty dips?

JENNIFER CAUSEY; FOOD STYLIST: EMILY NABORS HALL; PROP STYLIST: CLAIRE SPOLLEN

Everyone loves alayered dip.

Best of all: Most of our recipes require minimal prep time and a little help from your trustyslow-cooker.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Credit:JENNIFER CAUSEY; FOOD STYLIST: EMILY NABORS HALL; PROP STYLIST: CLAIRE SPOLLEN

Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip

This super-zesty, layered dip is the supper of our dreams.

Creamy Crab Dip

Old Bay seasoning adds a classic coastal flavor to this go-to dip recipe.

Baked BLT Dip

The classic sandwich is deconstructed and transformed into your new favorite dip.

Shrimp-and-Andouille Gumbo Dip

Credit: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Rachael Burrow

Though this recipe is intended to serve eight, make extra in preparation for enthusiastic dip-lovers.

This dip is both elegant and easy (ready in just 20 minutes!)

and always hits the spot.

Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham

Credit: Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham

Crawfish Dip

Using the slow-cooker makes this recipe easy to throw together.

Check your freezer section for crawfish tail meat if fresh isn’t available.

Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip

We’ll never tire of a good ol' crab dip.

Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christina Lane; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

This version includes artichokes and Old Bay seasoning that steal the show.

Hearty, filling dip doubles as dinner and also tastes great as a sandwich- or nacho-topper.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo chicken dip is too good not to be the main event.

Creamy Crab Dip Recipe

Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

This dish never disappoints, and will leave you stuffed thanks to the chicken and creamy cheese.

This slow cooker version is delightfully hands-off, leaving you free to enjoy it without any fuss!

instant pot buffalo chicken dip

Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Baked BLT Dip

Credit: Skyler Burt

Smoked-Fish Dip

Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Nashville Hot Chicken Dip

Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Crawfish Dip

Credit: Greg Dupree Styling: Heather Chadduck

Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick

Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip

Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey

jalapeno popper dip

Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

Southern Living Charred-Vegetable Guacamole in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips

Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Southern Living Deviled Crab Dip in serving bowl

Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Skillet beer-cheese dip with pretzel bites in skillet

Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Skillet taco dip in skillet

Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Southern Living Tex-Mex Skillet Poblano Dip in a skillet to serve with chips and beer

Credit:Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Andrea Fanning

Collard Dip Recipe

Credit: Southern Living

Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

Credit: Skyler Burt