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Dips and Spreads

Dips and spreads are quick and easy appetizer recipes that you can make in minutes with easily stored and common ingredients.

Hot Artichoke Dip

Hot Artichoke Dip is an easy and elegant make ahead appetizer recipe. Make this pure artichoke dip for the holidays for an easy appetizer recipe.

Vampire Dip

Vampire Dip is an easy recipe for Halloween. This simple three ingredient recipe is delicious for Halloween.

Swamp Dip

Swamp Dip is an easy avocado Halloween dip recipe. Make this easy guacamole dip for a Halloween party and serve with guacamole chips.

Fruit with Strawberry Dip

Fruit with Strawberry Dip is an easy and sweet appetizer or dessert recipe. Serve fresh fruit with a homemade strawberry dip recipe.

Creamy Italian Dip

Creamy Italian Dip is a simple appetizer dip recipe made with homemade Italian Salad Dressing mix.

Sour Cream Onion Dip

Sour Cream Onion Dip is a jazzed-up version of the classic dip recipe. Super easy quick and easy onion dip recipe made with sour cream.

Rich Tomato Cheese Dip

This delicious and super easy dip recipe is rich and creamy, made with Ro-Tel tomatoes and lots of cheese.

Baked Tex Mex Cheese

Baked Tex Mex Cheese is a last minute three-ingredient appetizer recipe. Last minute appetizer recipe using cheese and salsa is quick and easy.

Guacamole

Guacamole is made of avocados, lemon juice, and seasonings for an easy appetizer dip. Recipe for guacamole, with some special additions like sour cream.

Crabmeat Dip

Crabmeat Dip is an heirloom family recipe. Crabmeat Dip is an excellent and special layered appetizer dip recipe.

Roasted Red Pepper Spread

Roasted red peppers are combined with tahini and garbanzo beans along with spices to make a delicious appetizer spread recipe.

Texas Caviar

Black eyed peas are the 'caviar' in this easy and delicious good luck dip appetizer recipe.

Tapenade

Tapenade is a wonderful quick and easy appetizer recipe spread using olives, olive oil, capers, and anchovies.

Pesto Torte

Pesto Torte is a layered appetizer recipe using cream cheese, pesto, and sun dried tomatoes.

Onion Jam

This delicious appetizer recipe is made of onions cooked until they are brown and carmelized, seasoned with caraway seed and vinegar. It's fabulous!

Layered Taco Dip

This easy and popular layered dip recipe features the best flavors of Mexican cuisine.

Layered BLT Dip

This fun version of a classic layered dip recipe takes the flavors of a BLT sandwich for an appetizer.

Crockpot Enchilada Dip

Make this easy, creamy, and cheesy four ignredient slow cooker appetizer recipe for your next party.

Crockpot Chili Con Queso

Make this delicious, creamy appetizer dip recipe using only three ingredients in your crockpot.

Creamy Cheese Spread

Three kinds of cheese combine to form a creamy and savory appetizer or sandwich spread in this quick and easy recipe.

Blue Cheese Terrine

This super easy terrine appetizer recipe uses only four ingredients and tastes like much more than the sum of ingredients.

Baked Artichoke Dip

This classic artichoke appetizer dip recipe uses mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and spinach for wonderful flavor.

Praline Cranberry Dip

This delicious sweet and tangy appetizer dip recipe using sugared almonds, orange juice, and dried cranberries, can be made ahead of time.

Layered Reuben Dip

This delicious hot layered appetizer dip recipe uses flavors from the popular Reuben sandwich.

Roasted Corn and Lobster Dip

This delicious and unusual dip recipe roasts frozen corn for extra flavor and texture and combines it with lobster and Muenster cheese.

Layered Pizza Dip

This delicious layered hot dip recipe features flavors from your favorite pizza.

Almost Instant Fondue

This super easy appetizer made with Brie or Camembert cheese and nuts (just two ingredients!) is delicious.

Warm Cheese Dip

This savory appetizer recipe for a warm cheese dip is a favorite comfort food.

Pina Colada Dip

This easy sweet appetizer dip recipe for fresh fruit only uses four ingredients.

Crab Spread Recipes

Combine crabmeat with cream cheese and seasonings for an elegant, easy appetizer dip recipe.

Crockpot Beer Cheese Dip

Believe it or not, this crockpot appetizer recipe can be made just 40 minutes ahead of serving time.

Sour Cream Pesto Dip

Combine just three ingredients for an excellent savory appetizer dip recipe delicious served with crudites and chips.

Red, White and Blue Appetizer Spread

This easy and delicious appetizer spread recipe is perfect for a patriotic picnic.

Margarita Fruit Dip

For an easy snack or dessert, whip up this cool fruit appetizer dip recipe and serve with the best of summer's produce.

Crockpot Artichoke Spinach Dip

Just five ingredients combined in your crockpot make a delicious appetizer recipe.

Crockpot Reuben Dip Recipe

The crockpot makes this simple, savory five ingredient appetizer recipe, using corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, super easy.

Crockpot Crab Dip

This rich and elegant seafood dip recipe is made in minutes and can be held in the crockpot for up to 2 hours.

Hummus Recipes

Traditional Middle Eastern dip recipe is a great sandwich spread or vegetable dip.

Gingery Fruit Dip Recipes

Keep this fragrant fruit dip recipe in your fridge during the summer months for easy snacking.

Pesto Cheese Dip

This simple and flavorful appetizer dip recipe uses only three ingredients.

Spider Dip Recipes

This easy and fun appetizer dip recipe is decorated to look like a spider web.

Dragon's Breath Dip Recipe

Appetizer recipe that uses two heads of garlic along with Brie cheese and seasoned salt for a wonderful dip.

Turkey and Dried Fruit Pate

This delicious and easy pate is made from leftover Thanksgiving cooked turkey and a few other ingredients.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dip

This unconventional recipe for a cabbage and corned beef appetizer dip is delicious.

Crockpot Onion Dip

Crockpot Onion Dip is a delicious and simple recipe that cooks onions until caramelized, then mixes in cheeses. This simple slow cooker appetizer dip is easy and delicious.

Crockpot Cheesy Dip

Crockpot Cheesy Dip is a simple and rich appetizer recipe that cooks in your slow cooker. Easy appetizer dip for your crockpot.

Crockpot Taco Dip Recipes

Crockpot Taco Dip is a spicy and easy appetizer recipe. Slow Cooker appetizer recipe using enchilada sauce, cream cheese, and chili powder.

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