Perfect for Snacking and Sharing

These party dips have changed snack time forever, packed with big flavors yet so easy to whip up. They're perfect for everything - from fancy gatherings to afternoon munchies - and taste great with raw veggies, crackers, or crusty bread. The best part? Make them the day before and your party prep is halfway done. Everyone thinks you've spent hours in the kitchen, but these are so simple that guests can't believe it when you share the recipe. They've turned me into the snack master at every get-together.

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Updated on Sat, 11 Jan 2025 22:34:22 GMT

Dips & Spreads

Cheesy hot crab dip with cheddar, scallions, and toasted baguette
Dips & Spreads Cheesy Hot Crab Dip 6 Ratings

A warm, creamy Cheesy Hot Crab Dip with lump crab, cheddar, Old Bay, lemon, and a bubbling golden top.

Authentic Mexican salsa roja in a clay bowl with cilantro and a dried chile on a wooden table
Dips & Spreads Authentic Mexican Salsa Roja Recipe 6 Ratings

A traditional Mexican salsa roja made with dried guajillo and chile de árbol, blended with tomatoes and garlic, then cooked down until deep, brick-red, and concentrated.

Homemade veggie cream cheese in a white ramekin with colorful vegetable flecks
Dips & Spreads Homemade Veggie Cream Cheese 7 Ratings

Crisp vegetables and fresh herbs stirred into softened cream cheese. This homemade veggie spread is ready in 15 minutes and keeps all week.

Salsa de molcajete con aguacate in a stone mortar with cilantro and tortilla chips
Dips & Spreads Salsa de Molcajete con Aguacate 7 Ratings

Charred tomatoes, roasted chiles, garlic, and fresh avocado ground in a stone molcajete. A smoky, rich Mexican salsa ready in about 20 minutes.

Chunky cilantro lime avocado salsa with tomato and cilantro in a ceramic bowl
Dips & Spreads Cilantro Lime Avocado Salsa 5 Ratings

Chunky, bright, and full of flavor. This cilantro lime avocado salsa comes together in 10 minutes with ripe avocados, fresh lime, jalapeño, and plenty of cilantro. No cooking required.

Homemade salsa pecante in a clay molcajete with serrano peppers and a lime wedge
Dips & Spreads Homemade Salsa Pecante 9 Ratings

Smoky, fiery salsa pecante made with charred tomatillos, serrano and jalapeño peppers, garlic, and fresh lime. Ready in about 25 minutes.

Salsa quemada in a clay bowl with a tortilla chip and lime wedge on a wooden surface
Dips & Spreads Salsa Quemada (Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa) 7 Ratings

Smoky, fire-charred salsa from roma tomatoes, tomatillos, and serrano chiles roasted on a dry comal. Bold, authentic Mexican flavor done in 20 minutes.

Bubbling queso fundido in a cast-iron skillet with green chiles, cilantro and lime
Dips & Spreads Homemade Queso Fundido 8 Ratings

Bubbly, stretchy queso fundido with Oaxaca and Monterey Jack cheese, roasted green chiles, and optional chorizo. A 25-minute Mexican melted cheese dip that disappears fast.

Zucchini salsa with tomatoes, cilantro, lime, and tortilla chips
Dips & Spreads Zucchini Salsa 8 Ratings

A bright, chunky zucchini salsa with roasted zucchini, juicy tomatoes, jalapeno, lime, and cilantro.

Creamy cheesy 7-Layer Dip with tortilla chips and fresh toppings
Dips & Spreads This Creamy Cheesy 7-Layer Dip Disappears Every Time 13 Ratings

A creamy, cheesy 7-Layer Dip with beans, guacamole, taco cream, salsa, cheddar, tomatoes, olives, and green onions.

Buffalo Chicken Dip in a skillet with scallions and blue cheese
Dips & Spreads Buffalo Chicken Dip 23 Ratings

A hot, creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip with shredded chicken, tangy hot sauce, ranch, cheddar, and blue cheese baked until bubbly.

Smoked queso dip with beef in a cast iron skillet with chips
Dips & Spreads Smoked Queso Dip with Beef 10 Ratings

Creamy smoked queso dip with seasoned beef, tomatoes, chiles, pepper jack, and a steady kiss of smoke.