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  4. 50 Easy But Awesome Game Day Dips

50 Easy But Awesome Game Day Dips

Updated October 18, 2019
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Homemade Onion Dip
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No party is complete without chips and dip—especially on game day. Toss your tired jar of salsa in favor of one of these easy-but-awesome party dips. 

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Lasagna Dip With Pasta Chips

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Lasagna Dip With Pasta Chips Recipe

Olive Garden got this one right, folks—lasagna in dip form is all kinds of wonderful, especially served with freshly fried, crisp pasta chips. Trust us, this meaty, cheesy appetizer will be a welcome addition to any party.

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Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Onion Dip

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Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Onion Dip Recipe

Up the veggie presence in your next party spread with this cheesy, savory, so-snackable Roasted Cauliflower and Onion Dip. Inspired by a favorite Trader Joe’s frozen appetizer, this vegetarian dip is easy to make, but delivers big on flavor. 

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Miso Ranch Dip

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Miso Ranch Dip Recipe

Get ready—this dip is about to become your party go-to. It’s quick and easy to make, and you can serve it with any type of vegetable (we particularly like it with carrots, radishes, and cucumbers). Be sure not to puree the chives or pepper, as they will discolor your sauce. Use leftover dip as a spread for pulled pork, hamburgers, or other sandwiches, or thin it out with water or another tablespoon or two of buttermilk to dress lettuces.

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Creamy Feta-and-Herb Dip

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Creamy Feta-and-Herb Dip Recipe

The real secret to a crowd-pleasing crudités platter? A rich, tangy homemade dip. Choose feta that’s sold in blocks stored in brine. Crumbled feta contains an additive that prevents clumping, and it will not blend as smoothly. Serve on a tray piled with colorful baby vegetables such as rainbow carrots, English cucumbers, and French Breakfast radishes. This dip can easily be made ahead, refrigerated, and transported for a party. Instead of the usual plastic container, choose to store the dip in a mason jar, which can also double as your serving dish. If you do make it ahead, give the dip a quick stir before serving to make sure all ingredients are incorporated.

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Artichoke and Spinach Dip

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Artichoke and Spinach Dip Recipe

You'll love this healthier, colorful update on a crowd favorite. Leftovers are delicious tossed with hot pasta.

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Creamy Artichoke Dip

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Creamy Artichoke Dip Recipe

This is a creamy, rich, yet healthier riff on the classic—and is great for entertaining. We process half of the artichokes to sneak more veggies into the dip, plus a little tofu to help cut back on cheese and boost protein. Using frozen artichokes instead of canned helps keep sodium in check. Serve each ramekin with different sides—we like a medley of vegetables, crackers, or bread. Or keep it super simple and bake in one larger baking dish.

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Muffaletta Dip

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Muffaletta Dip Recipe

Ever wondered what it might taste like if hot artichoke dip and a muffuletta had a baby? We did… and just FYI, it’s delicious. We transformed the New Orleans classic sandwich into an epically flavorful dip—perfect for a Mardi Gras party or Super Bowl snacking. 

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Greek Spinach Dip

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Greek Spinach Dip Recipe

This savory Greek spinach dip takes its flavor cues from spanakopita. Serve it with warm pita bread or crisp crudités.

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Macadamia-Coconut Dip

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Macadamia-Coconut Dip Recipe

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Beet Yogurt Dip

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Beet Yogurt Dip Recipe

Harness beets' striking color and earthy-sweet flavor in this glorious spread inspired by Jerusalem: A Cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi. For a little extra heat, use up to 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper. You can try 1 1/2 teaspoons za'atar spice blend as a substitute for fresh thyme, but skip ground thyme because it lends a dirt-like taste. Serve with raw carrot slices, cucumber slices, pita bread, or rice crackers for scooping.

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Jalapeño Popper Bean Dip

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Jalapeño Popper Bean Dip Recipe

Think beyond tortilla chips for this crowd-pleasing dip. You don't want to deny guests the deliciousness of chips, but those can get a little heavy; supplement with veggie dippers to keep things lighter overall. We suggest mini sweet peppers because their sweetness helps offset the heat of the jalapeños.

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Charred Eggplant Dip with Tahini

Charred Eggplant Dip with Tahini
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Charred Eggplant Dip with Tahini Recipe

Perfect for entertaining or a hearty spread to snack off of all week, this nutritious charred eggplant dip is as easy as to make it is delicious. Roasting the eggplant at a super high temperature leads to a creamy flesh that's the perfect backbone for a your dip. Don't worry if the skin is extra charred and looks burnt—this makes for a more flavorful end product. Mixed with Greek yogurt and tahini, this Meditteranean-inspired spread is ultra rich. Serve it with fresh veggies, warm pita, or smear it across a piece of toast. You could even use it as your sauce for a flatbread or pizza; simply top with roasted or fresh veggies and a sprinkle of crumbled feta or goat cheese.

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Skillet Nacho Dip

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Skillet Nacho Dip Recipe

We combined our favorite elements of cheesy queso dip and loaded beef nachos into one epic skillet dish.

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Pesto Yogurt Dip

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Pesto Yogurt Dip Recipe

Use this herby dip to anchor a tray of what we call Snack Dinner. Surround it with lots of fresh vegetable dippers, seasonal fruit, sliced cheese, olives, nuts, and a little meat.

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Eggplant-Yogurt Dip

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Anne's Hot Sausage Dip

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Anne's Hot Sausage Dip Recipe

This sausage cream cheese dip may be simple, but it’s not messing around—it’s easy, fast, and delicious, and one of the best dip recipes on our website. This cheesey sausage dip is the perfect party dip recipe and makes a fantastic appetizer to set out before a holiday feast. Serve with a substantial corn chip to ensure perfect scoops everytime.

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Buffalo Beef Dip

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Buffalo Beef Dip Recipe

Why make the same old Buffalo chicken dip when you could incorporate beef? Beef is naturally richer and more savory, so its no surprise how delcicious it is when paired with the iconic heat of Buffalo sauce. Serve this perfect twist on a crowd-pleasing favorite while watching the big game. Our bet is that you never go back to the bird. Be sure to look for packaged, pulled beef without sauce (since you will be adding your own). Alternatively, you can always use leftover smoked, shredded beef from your favorite BBQ restaurant. 

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Easy Chili-Bean Dip

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Easy Chili-Bean Dip Recipe

Get your dip on with this super easy, 7-ingredient Tex-Mex dip. Just combine your ingredients and heat them together on the stove. Then top the creamy dip with any cheese – we love sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, or queso fresco – along with black olives, green onion, and anything else that strikes your fancy. If you can’t find canned pico, you can use Rotel diced tomatoes, instead.

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Nashville Hot Chicken Dip

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Nashville Hot Chicken Dip Recipe

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Creamy Crab Dip

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Creamy Crab Dip Recipe

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Collard Dip

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Collard Dip Recipe

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Pomegranate-Goat Cheese Dip

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Pomegranate-Goat Cheese Dip Recipe

A burst of fruity flavor sets this dip apart from the crowd.

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Layered Buffalo Chicken Dip

Layered Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Layered Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

This buffalo chicken dip is a completely homemade labor of love, and your guests will fall head over heels for this incredible appetizer. This dip offers the complete buffalo chicken experience all in one dish and combines layers of different ingredients and flavors along with a unique scratch-made carrot ranch dressing. There is a crunch, a richness, and a level of spice all mixed together in this wow-worthy dip that make it the perfect contributiion to any party or tailgate. This dish delivers intense flavor and an all-inclusive and truly delicious buffalo chicken experience. 

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Three-Cheese Spinach and Caramelized Onion Dip

Three-Cheese Spinach and Caramelized Onion Dip
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Three-Cheese Spinach and Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe

This rich and flavorful dip easily becomes a fun and fancy take on a cheese and spinach dip when topped with crispy pancetta and crunchy fried shallots, which are essentially like mini onion rings. The complex flavors here elevate this dip to more than just your average party fare. It has texture, three cheeses for maximum flavor, and makes enough to serve a crowd. Although be warned, if you make this for a party once, be prepared to be asked to make it again and again! 

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Jalapeño Popper Dip

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Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe

Creamy cheese, crisp bacon, and spicy jalapeño. What more could you want in a dip?

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Goat Cheese Queso Dip with Vegetable Chips

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Goat Cheese Queso Dip with Vegetable Chips Recipe

This warm, tangy twist on fundido is perfect with sparkling wine; the bubbles help cut through the richness. We pair with veggie chips, but you can also serve with crudités for a fresher take.

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Lemon-Garlic Edamame Dip

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Lemon-Garlic Edamame Dip Recipe

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Caramelized Leek and Spinach Dip

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Caramelized Leek and Spinach Dip Recipe

Beautifully caramelized leeks and onions cannot be rushed; resist the urge to crank up the heat. Leeks become especially silky and sweet when left to cook awhile. If they start to stick to the bottom of the pan, add a tablespoon or two of water, and stir (the liquid will evaporate during cooking). Instead of bread or crackers, serve the dip with an array of vegetables, such as baby carrots, endive leaves, radishes, diagonally sliced cucumber, and mini sweet bell peppers for a bit of freshness, color, and crunch. You'll also save calories and room for the rest of the meal.

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Miso, Sesame, and Sweet Potato Dip

Miso, Sesame, and Sweet Potato Dip
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Miso, Sesame, and Sweet Potato Dip Recipe

What's good about it: Sweet potatoes are naturally silky textured yet low in fat. They're also a great source of beta-carotene and fiber. Serve with baby bok choy, separated into leaves.

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Roasted Red Pepper Dip

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Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe

Upping the pepper quantity cuts calories--160 of them.

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Pigs in an Everything Blanket with Cream Cheese Dip

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Pigs in an Everything Blanket with Cream Cheese Dip Recipe

Two finger food favorites collide as pigs in a blanket get an everything bagel makeover. Rather than the traditional canned biscuit or croissant dough, the "blanket" of this playful appetizer is made with fresh pizza dough that is first boiled, brushed with egg wash, and rolled in an "everything" seasoning blend (poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried minced onion, dried minced garlic, and coarse salt) before being baked. Using a yeasted dough and this double cooking method is what gives these tailgate-ready bites their bagel personality. Serve them up with a tangy cream cheese dip for a party-perfect snack platter. 

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Nutella S'mores Dip

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Nutella S'mores Dip Recipe

This easy, 5-ingredient S'mores Dip brings campfire flavors to the kitchen in less than 10 minutes.

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Caramelized Onion-and-Spinach Dip

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Caramelized Onion-and-Spinach Dip Recipe

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Pimiento Cheese Dip

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Pimiento Cheese Dip Recipe

This quick-fix dip is a perfect match for Homemade Soft Pretzels. Don't try to substitute a more natural cheese in place of the processed cheese, like Velveeta, the recipe calls for—it's what makes the dip so smooth and melty. Pimientos (also called pimentos) are large, red chili peppers that resemble a bell pepper, but with a sweet, more complex favor. This recipe calls for pre-prepared, canned pimientos. 

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Loaded Baked Potato Dip

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Loaded Baked Potato Dip Recipe

Take your love of baked potatoes and move it from the side dish spread to the appetizer buffet. Serve with waffle fries baked extra-crispy for dippers.

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Louisiana Hot Crab Dip

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Louisiana Hot Crab Dip Recipe

Fresh crab meat is the star of this classic New Orleans appetizer.

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Buttermilk Ranch Dip

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Buttermilk Ranch Dip Recipe

If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by thinning an equal amount of yogurt with milk. Be sure to use full-fat sour cream here, as it's important for the dip's consistency. Plus, fat-free sour cream tends to taste watery. Serve this with homemade soft pretzels, chicken wings, pizza, grilled chicken, tomato salad, or anything else you think needs a zippy, herbaceous dip. It's not a bad idea to double this recipe because, well, extra dip is never a problem. 

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Crawfish Dip

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Crawfish Dip Recipe

Cook and serve this dip in a slow cooker to keep it warm. Makes a great dish for a Derby party!

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Blushing Cheese Dip

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Blushing Cheese Dip Recipe

As you dip the roasted beets into this delicate fondue, it will gradually turn pink. The cheese stays molten and creamy for a long time--this recipe, adapted from executive chef Jason Berthold of San Francisco's Monsieur Benjamin, is a fondue breakthrough, as far as we're concerned! When the fondue cools, it has the texture of cream cheese; post-Valentine's Day, spread it on toast as a delicious snack.

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Smoky Black Bean Dip

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Smoky Black Bean Dip Recipe

Say hello to your new go-to party snack. The canned chipotle in adobo lends a remarkable smoky depth and just the right level of heat to this simple black bean dip. Serve with fresh chopped vegetables or tortilla chips.

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Spinach-and-Vidalia Dip

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Spinach-and-Vidalia Dip Recipe

Sweet Vidalia onions add an unexpected twist to the creamy, crowd-pleasing spinach dip appetizer.

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Bacon, Onion and Cheddar Dip

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Bacon, Onion and Cheddar Dip Recipe

To make Bacon, Onion and Cheddar Dip, add 4 tablespoons mix to 3/4 cup sour cream and 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Buttermilk-Ricotta Cheese Dip

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Buttermilk-Ricotta Cheese Dip Recipe

If you've never tried homemade ricotta, then you're in for a tasty surprise. This will change the way you think about the store-bought kind. Be sure to stir only when indicated in the recipe.

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Creamy Ranch-Style Dip

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Creamy Ranch-Style Dip Recipe

Serve this dip with baby carrots, broccoli florets, or other fresh vegetables.

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French Onion Dip with Sweet Potato Chips

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French Onion Dip with Sweet Potato Chips Recipe

Ditch the sodium-bomb seasoning packets and sour cream-and-mayonnaise–laden dip (which can pack a small meal’s worth of calories and sat fat into a single serving) for our homemade dip. And be patient with the caramelizing process—slowly sizzled onions have noteworthy sweetness and concentrated umami. You’ll know the onions are done when they become deep chestnut in color and nearly melt-in-your-mouth tender. And because no dip is complete without a dipper, baked sweet potatoes will satisfy your chip craving for half the calories of most bagged varieties. Dehydrating the potatoes in the oven before roasting helps them develop crispy edges and tender centers. With big flavor and less heft, our healthier ode to the classic is a delicious way to sneak in extra vegetables.

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Basic Cheese Dip

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Basic Cheese Dip Recipe

Say hello to our best-ever basic cheese dip. So creamy, decadently cheesy, and perfectly easy to whip up at a moment’s notice, this simple cheese dip recipe is the one to keep on hand to address any and every queso craving. Rich, but not too thick, our basic cheese dip makes a primo last-minute party appetizer or “something special” treat to make a weeknight meal feel a little more festive. We made this no-frills cheese dip with customization in mind; use it as a versatile base for all of your favorite cheese dip stir-ins. Chorizo, fresh slice jalapeño, cilantro, chopped onion, or taco meat would all be delicious additions. 

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Million Dollar Dip

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Million Dollar Dip Recipe

Million Dollar Dip is like pimiento cheese, but better. The mixture of cheddar cheese, bacon, almonds, green onions, and mayonnaise will please anyone with a cracker or slice of celery. According to The Vintage Church Cookbook, it originated in the Neiman Marcus department store restaurant in the 1950s and became an instant favorite. This recipe doubles effortlessly, so go ahead and make a bigger batch. If there are any leftovers, you can always use it in a sandwich.

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Chicken Tikka Masala Dip

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Chicken Tikka Masala Dip Recipe

If you like buffalo chicken dip, you’ll love this super creamy version of chicken tikka masala. Thanks to the cream cheese, its tangier than traditional tikka masala. Don’t use Greek yogurt—it’s too chalky and astringent for this. Pulsing the chicken and yogurt helps tenderize everything and makes it scoopable. For a more flavorful twist, try chicken thighs instead of breasts. Serve this at your next party and blow everyone away.  

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Hot Bacon, Onion, and Swiss Dip

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Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Prop Styling: Christina Daley; Food Styling: Karen Rankin

Hot Bacon, Onion, and Swiss Dip Recipe

This ridiculously-good baked cheese dip is one of test kitchen chef Karen Rankin’s all-time favorite dishes to bring to parties and tailgates. It’s the ultimate oozy-gooey cheese appetizer. As Rankin puts it, the way Swiss cheese, savory bacon, and sweet caramelized onions play together is nothing short of divine. Cream cheese and mayo contribute a necessary touch of creaminess, while scallions and fresh thyme offer a added savory flavor intrigue, and a finishing touch of crispy onions on top delivers a pleasant crunch. Serve with pretzel rods, or other dippers of your choosing, and plan on handing the recipe over to anyone who tries it. Trust us, they’re gonna ask. 

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Homemade Onion Dip

Homemade Onion Dip
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Homemade Onion Dip Recipe

Trust us, you’re not going to want to make onion dip from a packet ever again after trying this recipe. Not only does it come together quickly and easily, it is full of flavor from charred sweet onions (we recommend Vidialia onions), Parmesan cheese, a splash of your favorite hot sauce, and fresh chives. This delicious party dip will be devoured at any get-together and pairs well with any type of chip, from tortilla to pita to potato. You can even serve it with crudité if you prefer.

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