Here are all the best dip recipes for parties and snacks! There are dips for every occasion, and many can be made in minutes.
What’s better for parties or snacks than a great dip? You’ve got savory dips for pita chips and Mexican-style dips for chips, sweet fruit dips for apple slices and creamy dips for crostini. Really, anything that requires dipping: we’ve got you! Here are all our best easy dip recipes, from party favorites to 5-minute recipes you can whip up when a hunger craving strikes. There’s often a healthy spin, keeping these recipes fresh and centered on whole foods. Let’s get to the recipes, shall we?
And now…the best dip recipes!
Here’s a creamy, irresistibly spiced party dip recipe you need in your life: our perfect Taco Dip! It comes together in minutes, and we can confidently say almost no one turns this one down. It’s got a quick homemade seasoning blend, Greek yogurt, and a colorful mix of fresh toppings for the absolute best flavor.
Dip with: Tortilla chips
This spinach artichoke dip recipe takes this classic to a new level! This tangy, creamy dip is such a crowd pleaser that it might interfere with the conversation when you serve it (sorry!). Make it for guests and within minutes, everyone will be parked around the bowl exclaiming how good it is. This perfect party snack has a creamy sauce with Greek yogurt and baked with Parmesan cheese, it moves into addictive territory.
Dip with: Pita Chips, Crostini, or Crackers
This simple fruit dip recipe is so quick to make! Naturally sweet and flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, it comes together in less than 5 minutes and is a healthy snack. It's made with Greek yogurt and tastes so much fresher than store-bought fruit dips.
Dip with: Fruit skewers, apple slices, strawberries, sliced bananas, pineapple
Here's a favorite dip recipe for tortilla chips: because it's insanely fast. In just 5 minutes, beans, salsa, and cheese come together into the creamiest, gooiest piping hot mess! Dunk in crunchy chips and it tastes remarkably like the queso from your favorite Mexican joint. With just 3 ingredients, the flavor is more irresistibly complex than you’d imagine. But to really understand the magic here: you’ve got to taste it.
Also try: Homemade Tortilla Chips or Mexican Cheese Dip
Guacamole is like potato salad and coleslaw: everyone has their family favorite recipe. And this simple guacamole is ours. It’s a home run every time! When we serve it, a chorus of “Wow’s” fill the room. (Really. Not hyperbole!) What makes it so great? It’s classic and has the perfect balanced flavor: perfectly savory, creamy, and tangy.
Dip with: Baked Tortilla Chips
Looking for a fun, creamy dip that’s simple to whip up for guests? Try this homemade French Onion Dip! Sure, you can easily grab a tub at the store. But making this classic dip at home takes it to a new level. The flavor is fresh, savory, rich and tangy: ideal for drowning salty potato chips or crunchy veggies.
One of the best party dip recipes: Texas caviar! It's also known as Cowboy caviar, and is perfect for dipping chips. It's equal parts zesty and comforting! This recipe has black eyed peas, loads of colorful veggies, cilantro and jalapenos, and a simple zingy dressing with the perfect flavor. Even better: this party dip happens to be vegan, full of plant-based protein.
This creamy ranch dip recipe is made with all natural, whole food ingredients: no seasoning packets here! Just a few simple spices and you've got a perfectly creamy dip for veggies and chips. Made with Greek yogurt, it's a healthy spin on the traditional sour cream. A crowd pleaser!
Dip with: Carrots, celery, bell peppers, pretzels, potato chips
Here’s a tasty dip recipe that surprised us with its irresistibly creamy flavor: Black Bean Hummus! This spin on the traditional Mediterranean chickpea dip might sound fun, but here’s the thing. It tastes even better than it sounds! Yep, we polished this one off extremely quickly because it’s just that good. Black beans, lime, tahini and a bit of smoked paprika make creamy dip magic.
Here’s a recipe that’s ideal for parties and entertaining in any season: Hummus Dip! This one even doubles as a tasty snack or a light dinner with a few other filling appetizers. Spread hummus on a platter or in a bowl, then top with cool cucumber, tomatoes, olives, artichokes and feta cheese. Each bite is a burst of tangy, bright and creamy flavor!
This peanut butter dip is just 4 ingredients and tastes like frosting. Really! How is this so good, yet so simple? You've gotta try it. It’s works for any occasion: a quick snack for kids, a family party, or a big snacks table. Or if you’re me, use it for a sweets craving after a meal! This our a go-to healthy fruit dip.
Dip with: Green apple slices, strawberries, bananas, pineapple, pretzels
Ready to meet your new favorite appetizer? Meet this whipped feta dip recipe, the quickest and easiest appetizer that seems fancy but only takes 5 minutes to make. Yes, 5 minutes! Serve it drizzled with honey and dip in warm flatbread. WHOA! We were instantly hooked, and we think you might be too.
Dip with: Flatbread, Pita Bread
There are so many delicious store-bought brands of hummus out there. But why not make this healthy dip recipe at home? It’s loads cheaper and WAY tastier. And if you're entertaining and trying to impress guests, it's homemade all the way. Here's the best homemade hummus recipe that takes just 5 minutes to make!
Dip with: Carrots, Celery, Flatbread, Pita Bread, Pita Chips
There are so many different types of salsa: fresh salsa, red salsa, tomatillo salsa, pineapple salsa, peach salsa: you name it! This one though, is our best homemade salsa recipe: fresh ripe tomatoes, cilantro, and lots of lime! It really is the very best.
Dip with: Baked Tortilla Chips
Love dill pickles? Love dip? Good. Because we’ve got the perfect dip recipe for you: dill pickle dip! Creamy and tangy, the flavor is like biting into a dill pickle spear. It’s absolutely perfect with potato chips or cucumber slices.
Dip with: Potato chips, cucumber slices, pretzels
Baba ganoush lovers, unite! This creamy dip is a Lebanese classic with a smoky finish to the flavor that makes it absolutely irresistible for dipping. Turns out, it’s actually very simple to make at home, made with roasted or grilled eggplant, tahini, olive oil, and lemon. It's ideal for dipping pita bread or veggies! You can also find several great storebought brands in the refrigerated section.
Need a fun party dip? Let us introduce you to this Smoked Salmon Dip recipe! This creamy dip has a bit of a retro vibe, which makes it all the more endearing. Our spin on this recipe uses a bit of Greek yogurt for a healthier spin. But it’s still chock full of rich flavor: hearty cream cheese, punchy Dijon, and that intensely smoky flavor that only fresh smoked salmon brings. Mix it up in 5 minutes, and it’s good for days in the fridge.
This tasty tomato dip has become famous in our circles! This recipe takes just 5 minutes to whiz together in a blender or food processor: just tomatoes, almonds, garlic, and olive oil. The flavor is so irresistible, it's always gobbled up in a flash.
Dip with: Pita Chips, Crostini, or Crackers
This refried bean dip recipe is seriously tasty, but guess what? It has no cheese to speak of. Make up a pot of Instant Pot refried beans or stovetop refried beans, or if you're in a rush use canned refried beans! Mix them with green chilis and cumin, and top it with salsa fresca! It's a healthy spin on a bean dip that's seriously satisfying.
Dip with: Baked Tortilla Chips
What’s better for parties than a good spinach dip recipe? This one is served cold, perfect for dipping pita chips or serving in a bread bowl. The recipe is a little healthier than most, relying on Greek yogurt for much of the creaminess. And because it’s not baked, it’s quick to put together: just 10 minutes! Literally the perfect finger food for easy entertaining.
Dip with: Bread, Pita Chips, Crostini, or Crackers
There’s nothing we love more than a recipe that’s ultra simple and delivers on flavor. Meet this 5-ingredient Cottage Cheese Dip! It tastes like that good old ranch dip (you know, sour cream and a seasoning packet?). But it’s made with this healthy low-calorie, high protein cheese! All you need are a few seasonings from your pantry to make this into a stellar party dip recipe.
This queso dip recipe tastes so creamy and delicious, no one will believe it’s got no actual cheese. It will have you swearing off processed nacho cheese forever (who knows what’s in that stuff?). It's full of tasty real food like cashews and green chilis. It's ultra satisfying: you'll never go back to the processed stuff!
Dip with: Baked Tortilla Chips
This healthy dip recipe recipe is 100% green veggies, and people can't get enough of it! Every time we serve this one, someone asks for the recipe. When we tell them it's just green peas, cilantro, and salsa verde, they don't believe it! Here's a great way to eat your green veggies.
Dip with: Baked Tortilla Chips, Pita Chips, Crostini, or Crackers
Last up: a healthy dip recipe parading as a treat. Chocolate hummus! This surprisingly delicious hummus tastes like chocolate, but is made with chickpeas. Use it as you would a fruit dip: it's full of chocolaty flavor but tastes light and fresh!
Dip with: Strawberries, apple slices, pretzels
Got 5 minutes? Then you can whip up this stunningly simple appetizer: Whipped Ricotta Dip! This recipe is inspired by one we had at a Mediterranean restaurant, and the pairing of fluffy, savory cheese and gooey golden honey had us all licking our plates. It’s creamy, salty sweet perfection scooped up with some warm bread. It’s the ideal appetizer to get any meal rolling: and it couldn’t be easier to whip up.
More recipes for a party
Love entertaining? Us too. Here are a few more recipes that work for parties and when you’re hosting a crowd:
- 25 Party Food Ideas or 15 Finger Food Ideas From crostini to taquitos, there’s something for everyone.
- 30 Great Cocktail Recipes What’s a party without a signature drink? Here’s a resource for all the best cocktails.
- 10 Healthy Appetizer Recipes All the best healthy recipes for a party: like baked goat cheese and sweet potato rounds.
- 50 Appetizer Recipes Everyone Will Love All the best appetizer concepts!
- 15 Best Vegetarian Appetizers or 12 Vegan Appetizers Fantastic plant-powered concepts!
20 Easy Dip Recipes: Taco Dip & More!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
Description
This taco dip recipe is fast and easy: the ideal party appetizer for a crowd! Scoop up this irresistible creamy mix with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened*
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- ¾ cup salsa
- 2 teaspoons each cumin and chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1 tomato, chopped
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- Optional toppings: minced red onion, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, salsa and spices until it’s fully smooth. The mixture will start out chunky, but keep whisking until the cream cheese is fully smooth. (It takes a few minutes, so be patient!)
- Place the cheese mixture in the bottom of a circular glass pie plate or other circular dish. Smooth into an even layer.
- Top with the cheese, chopped lettuce, chopped tomato, black olives, and other optional toppings. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or refrigerate until serving. (Leftovers last up to 3 days refrigerated.)
Notes
*To quickly soften cream cheese, place it on a plate in the microwave. Microwave 5 seconds, then flip over the block of cheese and cook another 5 seconds. If it’s not room temperature and soft at this point, try another 5 seconds but air on the conservative side.
**You can also add more layers to the taco dip to make it like a 7 layer dip: consider topping with a layer of refried beans (seasoned with salt), guacamole, and salsa before adding veggie toppings.
- Category: Dip
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Keywords: Dip Recipes