30 Best Cheese Dip Recipes That Are Melty and Gooey
Warning: lots of melty cheese pulls ahead.
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In case you didn’t already know, the key to any good get-together isn’t the music or the decorations—it's the melty, gooey cheese dips that can feed a crowd! Hosting a game day watch party? Just serve up a classic beer cheese dip or a buffalo chicken dip. Getting together with friends for the holidays? You can’t go wrong with a warm spinach artichoke dip. And for your church potluck, everyone will love the cream cheese-based dips that are easy to make ahead. Even Ree Drummond has a favorite cheese dip recipe: homemade queso! "It's an essential part of every get-together," Ree says, "I can't watch movies or sports without it! It's gooey, it's molten, it's glorious."
You can choose from Ree's pepperoni queso, Mexican corn queso, and a pepper jack queso with a spicy kick. There's also gooey slow cooker dips, homemade fondue, and cowboy-approved dips like the cheesy bean dip. All you need are some crackers, chips, veggie sticks, or toasted bread slices for dipping. And don't forget to snap a picture, because these cheese dip recipes are sure to result in the ultimate cheese pull!
Spicy Artichoke and Parmesan Dip
The combination of rich cream cheese and salty parmesan cheese makes the perfect base for this gooey dip. Add some pantry ingredients, like canned artichoke hearts and jarred pickled cherry peppers for a crowd-pleasing scoop.
Get Ree's Spicy Artichoke and Parmesan Dip recipe.
Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip
This is not your average onion dip! The rich, flavorful caramelized onions, savory bacon, and melted monterey jack cheese take it to a whole new level.
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Cheesy Bean Dip
Whether you're watching football on the couch or at a tailgate, Ree says this is the only dip you'll need all season. It's full of Tex-Mex flavors thanks to ranch-style beans, enchilada sauce, and your favorite toppings.
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Hot Corn Dip
This dip is made with both monterey jack and cream cheese so you know it's going to be decadent and melty. Plus, the pop of corn kernels, peppers, and green onions gives it a nice crunch.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip
This recipe has three things that every guest will love: chicken, bacon, and ranch seasoning. Oh, and don't forget about the layer of melty cheddar cheese!
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Reuben Dip
Just like your favorite deli sandwich, this dip is loaded with corned beef, sauerkraut, and melty Swiss cheese! Serve it up with pumpernickel and rye chips or even just store-bought potato chips and it's sure to be a hit.
Get Ree's Reuben Dip recipe.
Pizza Dip
There are three types of cheeses in this loaded pizza dip: cream cheese for the base, mozzarella for the stretchy gooeyness, and parmesan for a pop of flavor. Add your favorite pizza toppings and serve with garlic bread!
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Queso Dip
This homemade queso is so good that Ree practically considers it its own food group. The creamy white cheese dip can be served up as is or topped with fun garnishes, like diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro and sliced fresh jalapeño.
Get Ree's Queso Dip recipe.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Sharp cheddar cheese does double duty in this popular game day dip. It's mixed into the base and also melted right over the top. Plus, there's cream cheese and blue cheese for that classic buffalo chicken flavor.
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Hot Crab Dip
This cream cheese-based dip gets thick and bubbly when baked in the oven. It's luxuriously creamy so it's perfect for special occasions, but at the same time, it's so easy to make!
Get Ree's Hot Crab Dip recipe.
Beer Cheese Dip
A strong, hoppy IPA gives this cheesy dip a ton of rich flavor. Choose your favorite beer (even milder beers will work), then serve it up with pretzels or chips.
Get the Beer Cheese Dip recipe.
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
This version of spinach-artichoke dip is best served warm, melted, and bubbly. It's loaded with spinach so you can even feel good about scooping it up.
Get Ree's Spinach-Artichoke Dip recipe.
Pepper Jack Queso
Pepper jack gives this dip just the right amount of spice to make it utterly addictive. But if you really want to bring on the heat, add extra slices of jalapeño on top!
Get Ree's Pepper Jack Queso recipe.
Million Dollar Dip
While this isn't one of those gooey, warm dips, it does have plenty of cheese to make it crave-worthy. There's cream cheese, sharp cheddar, crispy bacon bits, and plenty of spice!
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Crock-Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
The shredded chicken, cheeses, and buffalo sauce cook low and slow in this easy, fuss-free dip. You can even keep it warm in the slow cooker so it stays creamy all party long.
Get the Crock-Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe.
Cheeseburger Dip
Meat and cheese are the ultimate comfort food combo! They make this hearty dip taste just like a cheeseburger—especially when topped with pickles, lettuce, tomato, and special sauce.
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Taco Dip
This is not your average seven layer dip. In fact, it's easier! Just mix up the base ingredients and finish with all your favorite taco toppings (no layering required).
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
This recipe is everything you love about jalapeño poppers in a cheesy dip form! You'll skip the step of stuffing the individual peppers and simply load it all into a cast-iron skillet.
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Pepperoni Queso
This shortcut queso uses a supermarket hack to make the dip extra-easy: processed cheese! Gussy it up with sliced pepperoni, jalapeño pepper, chopped green chiles, and diced tomatoes.
Get Ree's Pepperoni Queso recipe.
Sausage Dip
This will be your go-to dip for last-minute parties. It only requires three ingredients and five minutes to make!
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