20 Easy Dip Recipes For Parties
Dips are one of the most popular appetizers in our home. I make it for a game day, movie night, for holidays and even as appetizers. It tastes great with chips, tortillas and crackers. Let’s find the best dip recipes.
Easy Dip Recipes
Corn Dip
This is one of my favorite appetizers. It is perfect for a game day or movie night. I love the texture of this dip recipe.
The equipment required are a woven serving tray, mixing bowls, a colander and a serving dish.
I am a big fan of sweet and savory dips, and it is one of them. The best thing is it’s a little spicy too.
It requires 20 minutes of prep time. The ingredients include cans Mexi corn, sour cream, mayonnaise, jalapeno poppers and green onion.
You can replace cheddar cheese with smoked Gouda or pepper Jack for a different flavor. It is a perfect make-ahead dip.
It is best served with carrot sticks or crackers. Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days.
Cowboy Crack Dip
This is one of my favorite dip recipes. You can serve it hot or cold. It can be enjoyed all year long. The best thing is, it’s easily customizable. You need batter bowl and a Kitchenaid hand mixer.
It is a gluten-free dip. Rench dressing mix is the star of this recipe. It hardly needs 15 minutes to make.
The ingredients include cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, bacon, and cheddar cheese. I let it chill for 24 hours before I serve it.
You can serve it with crackers or pretzels. Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for 3 days. It freezes well for 3 months.
Whipped Ricotta Dip With Honey
This is a crowd pleaser. It disappears within minutes of serving. It hardly takes 10-12 minutes to make. The recipe is gluten-free. You need a food processor or an electric blender.
I prefer ricotta cheese for this recipe. You can make it at your home or store bought product also works fine. Hot honey is the star of this recipe.
The ingredients include ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and hot honey. It is best served with veggies and crusty bread. You can make this dip dairy free too.
You can make tis dip in advance and also can keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Fruit Salsa With Cinnamon Crisps
It is one of my favorite dip recipes. This can be served as an appetizer too. I love to make it for potlucks and picnics.
You can make it even 4 days in advance. he recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time.
For cinnamon crisps, preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 10 minutes. Once it’s crispy, you are all set.
The ingredients include flour tortillas, apples, strawberries, raspberries, fruit preserves, and cinnamon.
Brownie Batter Dip
This chocolate dip is one of the most loved dip recipes and is loved by kids and adults alike. I love the thick texture of this dip. You can make it with pantry staples. For best results, use Dutch processed cocoa powder.
It hardly takes 12 minutes to make. The ingredients include cream cheese, all-purpose flour, milk, Dutch processed cocoa powder, butter and vanilla.
It is best served with pretzel sticks, strawberries, or raspberries. If you want to make it gluten free, use gluten free flour. top it up with mini chocolate chips.
Italian Hoagie Dip
It is one of my favorite dip recipes. It is loved by my family and friends. The recipe requires 10 minutes to make. For best results, use full-fat mayonnaise.
The ingredients include pepperoni, Genoa hard salami, sour cream, mayonnaise, ham, and Iceberg lettuce.
It is best served with crackers or pita chips. You can even make it a day in advance and store it in the fridge covered.
Crack Chicken Dip
It is one of the most popular dip recipes and a crowd pleaser in parties. It can be a great make ahead recipes. Rotisserie chicken is the star of this recipe.
I make it on a game day or movie night. You can make it for potlucks and picnics too. I like it with sausage balls. The equipment required are 9 inch square baking dish, mixing bowls and a cheese grater.
The dip is gluten-free and is one of the best keto-friendly dips. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include Ranch dressing mix, cooked chicken, sour cream, bacon and cream cheese. It is best served with tortilla chips. If you want to cut calories, replace sour crem with the low fat version.
Million Dollar Dip
This is a perfect party appetizer. It goes well with crackers and chips. It is one of the most affordable dip recipes. I like to make it for holidays too.
The tools required are measuring cups, a knife, a cutting board and a mixing bowl. It hardly requires 5 minutes to make.
The dip is also known as the Neiman Marcus dip. If you are in low carb diet, go for this; if you are following leto diet, go for it, and others, of course.
The ingredients include mayonnaise, cream cheese, onions, bacon and cheddar cheese. Serve it chilled. You can keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge, and it will be good for 5 days.
Mexican White Cheese Dip
This is a restaurant-quality dip and is one of the most versatile dip recipes. I love to make it for Taco Tuesdays. Whenever I host a party, it is one of the most requested dips to make.
The dip is popular among both kids and adults. You need a double broiler. It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include milk, white American cheese, salt, cumin, and butter. If you can’t find white American cheese, use Velveeta Blanco. It is best served with tortilla chips.
You can make this dip in a slow cooker too. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and they will be good for 4 days. It freezes well for 3 months.
Velveeta Queso
It is one of the most popular dip recipes in our home. It can be a great make-ahead dip and you can make it even 2 days in advance and then keep it in the fridge.
You need a cast-iron skillet. The recipe requires 20 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include ground beef, Velveeta cheese, black beans, Rotel tomatoes and onion.
Apart from ground beef, you can also use bacon or even ground sausage. You can make it without meat too. This can be made in a crockpot too.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will be good for up to 3 days. It is best served with tortilla chips.
Bruschetta Dip
I tried it at my friend’s party, and I was completely blown away. It was fantastic. Since then, I made it umpteen times.
I used Trader Joe’s balsamic glaze. It requires 15 minutes to make. You need a small platter. The ingredients needed are Alouette cheese, balsamic vinaigrette glaze, basil and tomatoes.
It is best served with pita chips. You can use pita chips of your choice.
Feta Dip
This is one of the highly rated dip recipes online. I like to serve it cold but you can serve it warm too. The tools required are bowls and a mini food processor.
You can make it in just 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 30 minutes.
The ingredients include cream cheese, Feta cheese, Greek yogurt, dill and lemon juice. It is best served with crackers or pita chips.
You can use sour cream or mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will be good for 5-6 days.
Crab Rangoon Dip (Hot Crab Dip)
This is certainly a crowd pleaser; it vanishes immediately after I serve it. You can use fresh crab meat or canned one too. You need a hand mixer.
It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 30 minutes. You can make it even a day before, wrap it in plastic erap and keep it in the fridge.
The ingredients include cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, white crab meat and lime juice. If you can’t find crab meat, you can use imitation crab meat.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
It is perfect for a game day or movie night. You can make it in a slow cooker or in the oven. For this dip with chicken breasts or even canned chicken will work.
You need a 9×9 baking dish. Preheat the oven to 450°F. It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include canned chicken, cream cheese, pepper sauce, celery, and Ranch dressing. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will be good for 3 days.
7 Layer Dip
This is one of the most popular dips. I like it even more as there is no cooking required. You need a 9×13 baking dish for serving.
It requires 25 minutes of prep time. The ingredients include refried beans, salsa, taco seasoning, sour cream, guacamole and cream cheese. You can serve this in a trifle bowl too.
It is best served with tortilla chips or crackers. This gluten-free dip recipe is best served cold. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 4 days.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
This creamy dip recipe is one of my favorites. It always makes its way to my party menu. Everyone loves it so I have to include it. It is best served hot.
You can serve it with tortilla chips or French bread. It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include jar artichoke hearts, spinach, sour cream, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Preheat the oven to 350°F. It is best served with pita chips.
You can keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 4 days. You can make it in a crockpot or in an instant pot too.
Marshmallow Fruit Dip
This fluffy dip is perfect for picnics and road trips. For best results, use full-fat cream cheese. I like to serve it with apples or pineapple, but you can serve it with graham crackers too.
You can serve it within 5 minutes. The ingredients include marshmallowfluff and cream cheese.
I like to serve it fresh but you can keep the leftovers in the fridge but don’t freeze it. To make it colorful, you can add orange juice.
Taco Dip
It is one of the most loved dip recipes and is perfect for game days. You need a 9-inch pie dish and a hand mixer.
I like to use sour cream for this dip, but if you are health-conscious, you can opt for Greek yogurt instead.
The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time. The ingredients include sour cream, taco seasoning, shredded cheddar cheese, tomatoes and cream cheese. It is best served with tacos or nachos.
Layered Greek Dip
You can make it ahead of time. It disappears within 5 minutes whenever I serve. The equipment needed are knife, a cutting board and a hand mixer.
For best results, use cream cheese at room temperature. The ingredients include cream cheese, hummus, Kalamata olives, green onions, and feta cheese.
I prefer block feta cheese as it brings out the best from the recipe but you can also use pre-crumbled feta cheese.
It is best served cold. It requires 30 minutes of prep time. This dip is best served with pita chips.
Crack Corn Dip (Slow Cooker Jalapeno Corn Dip)
It is one of the best comfort foods.
The ingredients include whole kernel corn, cream cheese, bacon, jalapenos, and sour cream.