80 Delicious Party Dips That Will Get More Attention Than The Game
When I dip, you dip, we dip.
Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner, so it’s time to start planning for the life of your party: dips, ofc! Savory, spicy, and sweet dips are always the star of the show, especially during football season when you need delicious, flavorful appetizers and snacks that don’t take a ton of work (or forethought). Check out our 80 favorite dips for ideas, then grab a bag of your favorite chips and your favorite spot on the couch—these will guarantee your guests are well-fed without you having to spend all your time in the kitchen on game day.
Okay, okay, it’s true that no game day party is complete without more involved things like chicken wings, nachos, and sliders, but we implore you to fill out your spread with at least one dip, for your and your guests’ sakes. The only thing worse than no snacks at a party is serving only the kind of snacks that require extra plates and utensils, constant refills, and maneuvering around an app table trying not to spill your beer (or touchdown punch, perhaps?). Dips are the perfect happy medium. They’re relatively hands-off, they’re major crowd-pleasers, and the only serving implement you have to worry about is what kind of chips or crudités you’ll pair alongside them.
Plus, you’re going to loooove being known as the friend who takes dips to new levels. We’ve got classics like spinach & artichoke, 7-layer, refried bean, and Buffalo chicken, of course, but we’re extra proud of the ones that push the flavor envelope even further. Check out our Nashville hot chicken dip, our Funfetti dip, our cheesy mini meatball skillet dip, our cannoli dip, and more to see what we mean. Hot tip: Dips are always a welcome potluck dish in lieu of casseroles or beverages (or ice, no shade if you’re that person!).
Want even more Super Bowl inspiration? Check out our favorite game day apps, desserts, and drinks too.
Best Queso Dip
For the best queso we've ever had, we used a mix of shredded American cheese and pepper Jack. The American cheese keeps it melty and creates the perfect dip consistency, while the pepper Jack adds some sharpness with a bit of extra heat. Hot tip: Always shred your own cheese for best results!
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Football Field Dip
Hut, hut, DIP! Tailgating season is here, and this dip is the fuel you need to cheer on your favorite team. Dipping into this edible football field will reveal layers of all of your favorite (store-bought!) dips, spreads, and sauces packed into one adorable dish.
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Nashville Hot Chicken Dip
Need a flavor-packed dip to really amp up your Super Bowl party? This Nashville hot chicken-inspired dip brings the heat and MORE. Beware—this is for major spice fans only.
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Loaded Black Bean Dip
Regardless of whatever your mind conjures when you hear the words "bean dip", we guarantee this cheesy black bean dip is not that. This dip is anything but boring and will resemble nothing like the pasty, brown mush you might be expecting. Black beans are blended with lots of garlic, jalapeños, and cheese, then topped with even more cheese before baking (cue the perfect cheese pull).
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Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
While beer cheese, Buffalo chicken, and queso will always have special places in our hearts, we keep coming back to good ol' spinach & artichoke dip. Full of creamy, cheesy goodness, it really is the dip to end all dips.
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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Is it even really a Super Bowl party without Buffalo chicken dip? We think not. If you're looking for the most hands-off version of this classic recipe, turn to your trusty slow cooker.
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Best-Ever 7-Layer Dip
This truly has everything we could ever want in a dip: refried beans, homemade guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese (😍) all topped with fresh veggies for an added crunch. You'll never buy the store-bought version again after trying this homemade dip.
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Hot Crab Dip
This hot crab dip is packed with melty cheese and tender, sweet crab meat that serves as the perfect opener to any game day or meal. Serve it with plenty of toasted bread or buttery crackers! Or you can do what we do and shamelessly go at it with a spoon. 😉
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Cowboy Caviar
Brimming with beans, avocado, and tons of veggies, the only thing missing is a big pitcher of frozen margaritas. 😎 Yeehaw!
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Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Pizza Dip
We wanted to make sure this pizza-and-garlic-bread-inspired dip was absolutely perfect, so we tested it over and over (and over) again until it was. Make this and it'll be gone in 10 seconds flat—we can almost guarantee it.
Caramelized Onion Dip
With this recipe, we take the classic onion dip one step further by incorporating deeply caramelized onions into the mix. It takes a little longer than you might think (we’re talking at least one hour), but we promise it’s worth it.
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Funfetti Dip
It’s time to channel your inner big kid. This Funfetti dip is a fluffy mixture of butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar, with nostalgic flavor coming from imitation vanilla extract and a little crunch from confetti sprinkles. Think white cake laced with confetti sprinkles that explode into colorful polka dots (just like in our perfect birthday cake).
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
When it comes to Super Bowl dips, our allegiance lies with anything thats super-cheesy, creamy and smoky. This jalapeño popper-inspired dip nails all three! It gets a kick from the jalapeño, but not so much that you'll be running for a glass of milk; even people who can't totally handle the heat will love this.
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Pretzel Ring Beer Cheese Dip
We decided to take classic beer cheese up a notch by surrounding it in a ring of the staple pairing: pretzeled biscuits. The creamy dip and the pretzel ring bake together, making this two-in-one party party snack almost too easy to make and share.
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Greek Feta Dip
Loaded with cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta, this dip was inspired by Greek salad. Full disclaimer: This recipe makes a lot of dip. We've never had a problem demolishing it with some fluffy pita bread, but feel free to halve it if necessary.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
We're always looking for more ways to enjoy Buffalo sauce, but when serving a party, this Buffalo chicken dip just might be our favorite version of the classic party appetizer. The best part? It only requires 10 minutes of prep time!
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Sour Cream & Onion Dip
Letting the onions caramelize properly is key to the flavor of this dip. Going low and slow allows them to develop color while breaking down and becoming sweet and jammy. Stir them into this easy dip with some chives, and you have a simple appetizer that's crazy delicious. It will stay good in the fridge for a few days, so it's great to make ahead of time too!
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Bacon Spinach Dip
We love baked spinach dip more than we like to admit (if it were up to us, we'd have dip for dinner), and this is one of our faves. The smoky bacon bits make it feel extra fancy, but feel free to skip for vegetarians. It's got enough going on with the three types of cheese.
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Pub Beer Cheese
This recipe couldn't be more party-friendly. It whips up in minutes, and you only have to dirty one bowl. This is wonderful with big hard or soft pretzels (homemade, maybe?), but truly anything goes.
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Queso Fundido
Queso fundido is a true party trick: It’s quite possibly the lowest effort, highest reward dip. Hot tip: Go for Mexican chorizo here instead of the Spanish, which is usually dried.
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Camille Lowder is the digital food producer at Delish, otherwise known as our resident queen of recipe galleries. Previously, she attended the Natural Gourmet Institute for culinary school and worked at/managed a number of New York restaurants. She loves anything vegan, foods masquerading as other foods (hello, cauliflower), and a well-used Oxford comma.
