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63 Best Party Dip Recipes to Keep a Crowd Happy

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What's the quickest way to turn any casual get-together into a party? Sure, you could shake up cocktails or create a festive playlist. But the way to everyone's heart is truly a big bowl of tasty dip! Whether it's a hot cheesy dip or a cool and creamy dip, there's no shortage of party dip recipes. Not only are these dips easy to whip up when unexpected guests show up at your door, but they'll also be the star of your annual Super Bowl party.

Here, you'll find a list of the very best dip recipes. Think: bubbly baked dips, refreshing salsa recipes, easy slow-cooker dips, cream cheese dips, and even a few dessert dips to satisfy your sweet tooth. For fan favorites, look no further than classic spinach dip, French onion dip, and spicy buffalo chicken dip as part of your game day food spread. They really do make the best Super Bowl dips.

If you're hosting a fancier occasion, the hot crab dip is a sophisticated treat that's incredibly easy to put together; but if it's just you and some friends, you can never go wrong with a big bowl of creamy, dreamy queso—a Ree Drummond favorite! For serving, all you need is a big platter of homemade chips, crisp veggie sticks, apple slices, pita wedges, or hunks of good, crusty bread. Heck, you can end the party with a few sweet dessert dips. All of them are good down to last bite.

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Chili Cheese Dip

chili cheese party dip
C.W. Newell

The great thing about this recipe is that you can make the chili in advance or use leftovers if you already have some stashed in your fridge or freezer. Sprinkling pico de gallo on top adds a burst of added freshness.

Get Ree's Chili Cheese Dip recipe.

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Rotel Dip

rotel party dip
C.W. Newell

It's a classic for a reason! Rotel dip only takes 20 minutes to pull together, and the result is a melty and meaty snack with a slightly smokey kick thanks to chipotle chile powder.

Get Ree's Rotel Dip recipe.

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3

Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip

slow cooker spinach artichoke party dip
C.W. Newell

Extra cheesy dip, coming right up. All you have to do is pop everything into your slow cooker and come back a few hours later. It's got cream cheese, pepper jack, parmesan, and feta mixed in.

Get Ree's Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe.

4

Bean Dip

bean party dip
Antonis Achilleos

Pile layers of tastiness in a skillet! Ranch-style beans, smoky enchilada sauce, and creamy cheese are topped with tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado, and more cheese to be scooped up with tortilla chips.

Get Ree's Bean Dip recipe.

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5

Bloody Mary Dip

bloody mary party dip
C.W. Newell

Transform the beloved brunch cocktail into a delectable dip. It starts with a tangy blend of cream cheese and tomato paste, then adds a touch of celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, a squeeze of lemon juice, and crispy seasoned bacon!

Get the Bloody Mary dip recipe.

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6

Spicy Artichoke and Parmesan Dip

spicy artichoke and parmesan party dip
David Malosh

Made with cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise along with artichokes, cherry peppers, and parmesan, this mouth-watering dip will come out to be creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy!

Get Ree's Spicy Artichoke and Parmesan Dip recipe.

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7

Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip

caramelized onion and bacon party dip
David Malosh

Take it from Ree: "Oh my word, this cheesy, perfect dip." The caramelized onions and bacon make it irresistible. Bake until it's bubbly and lightly browned, then top it with parsley and serve with hunks of bread.

Get Ree's Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip recipe.

8

Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip

bacon cheddar ranch party dip
Ryan Liebe

If you're planning a game day get together, little plastic cups are beyond perfect for serving your guests individually. Once you've spooned the dip into each container, top them with bacon, cheddar and a little dill. Don't forget the potato chips!

Get Ree's Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip recipe.

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White Bean Dip

white bean party dip
C.W. Newell

It takes just 20 minutes to make this healthy dip that consists of cannellini beans blended up with garlic, shallot, fresh herbs, and some lemon juice. It's similar to hummus, but even smoother and creamier.

Get Ree's White Bean Dip recipe.

10

Whipped Goat Cheese

whipped goat cheese party dip
C.W. Newell

Dreamy dip alert! To start, tangy goat cheese is whipped with sour cream into a smooth consistency. As for the topping, that's pancetta cooked down until crisp and tossed with toasted panko breadcrumbs and parsley.

Get Ree's Whipped Goat Cheese recipe.

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11

Reuben Dip

reuben party dip
Will Dickey

This cheesy dip has everything you love about the classic sandwich, including corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing. Serve it with rye chips for a full sandwich experience!

Get Ree's Reuben Dip recipe.

12

Classic Burger Sauce

classic burger sauce party dip
Caitlin Bensel

While this is technically a burger sauce, it also makes for a tasty dip for French fries, onion rings, chicken tenders, and more! Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish or juice, sriracha or hot sauce, and smoky spices.

Get the Classic Burger Sauce recipe.

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13

French Onion Dip

french onion dip
Erica Kastner / The Pioneer Woman

No one will believe that just five ingredients go into this creamy mixture! It has a base of sour cream with dried onion, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt mixed in. Top it with parsley for freshness.

Get Ree's French Onion Dip recipe.

14

Avocado Salsa

avocado salsa party dip
Will Dickey

Not that you need an excuse to eat tortilla chips, but this salsa is the best if you want one. It has layers of textures and flavors, like having pico de gallo and guacamole in one bite!

Get the Avocado Salsa recipe.

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15

Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip

chicken bacon ranch party dip
Will Dickey

With a name like that, do you really need to know more before digging in? Get all your favorite flavors in one scoop! This tastes great with tortilla chips, crackers, or raw veggies.

Get the Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip recipe.

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16

Shrimp Dip

shrimp party dip
Will Dickey

If you're looking for something a little more sophisticated but don't have a ton of time, this dip comes together in a mere 15 minutes. You can also swap out the shrimp for salmon, too.

Get the Shrimp Dip recipe.

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17

Zannie's Black-Eyed Pea Dip

black eyed pea party dip
Gordon Sawyer

Black-eyed peas are a symbol of good luck, so you can't feel bad about having an extra scoop or two. It's served warm, and there are a lot of layers of texture and flavors in each bite.

Get Zannie's Black-Eyed Pea Dip recipe.

18

Million Dollar Dip

million dollar party dip
Hector Manuel Sanchez

This old-school favorite was created back in the 1950s, but it's still just as crowd-pleasing today! You can serve this creamy and cheesy dip up with crackers or bagel chips for a welcome crunch.

Get the Million Dollar Dip recipe.

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Avocado Dip

avocado party dip
Caitlin Bensel

Unlike guacamole, this avocado dip is velvety and creamy smooth. The fresh basil, green onions, and lemon juice give it a pop of brightness in color and flavor.

Get the Avocado Dip recipe.

20

Hot Corn Dip

the pioneer woman's hot corn dip recipe
Will Dickey

If it's not corn season, you can absolutely use defrosted frozen corn in this recipe. Isn't that great news? Because after one bite, you'll want to make this over and over all year long.

Get Ree's Hot Corn Dip recipe.

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