Dip and Spread Recipes

From Buffalo chicken dip to gooey queso, these creamy dips and flavorful spreads will keep you and your guests coming back for more.

Clams, Mussels, and Oysters

Clams Casino Dip

Dip into this clams casino snack.
Cheese

Cranberry-Jalapeño Baked Brie Dip

Tart cranberries and a touch of heat make an ordinary baked Brie exciting.
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Blue Cheese and Toasted-Pecan Dip

A quick and easy twist on a classic dip.
Other Vegetables

Bagna Càuda (Northern Italian Anchovy-Garlic Dip)

Northern Italy's answer to blue cheese dip.
Baking

Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Spinach, artichoke...and cauliflower? Yup, and it works.
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Maryland Crab Imperial With Buttery Golden Bread Crumbs

A crab dip, a gratin, a casserole. Call it what you want—it's delicious.
Chicken

7-Layer Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo chicken dip gets the seven-layer treatment with crispy bacon, blue cheese, and more.
Mexican

Chorizo, Mushroom, and Onion Queso

Chorizo and mushrooms give this queso a great earthy and spicy flavor.
Cheese

Pimento Cheese Dip

Homemade pimento cheese is transformed into a rich, extra-creamy dip, perfect with buttery crackers.
Condiments and Sauces

Green Chili Queso Dip

American cheese and Monterey Jack make a smooth base for the fruity heat of roasted poblanos.
Clams, Mussels, and Oysters

Clams Casino Dip

Dip into this clams casino snack.
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Cranberry-Jalapeño Baked Brie Dip

Tart cranberries and a touch of heat make an ordinary baked Brie exciting.
Vegetarian

Blue Cheese and Toasted-Pecan Dip

A quick and easy twist on a classic dip.
Italian

Bagna Càuda (Northern Italian Anchovy-Garlic Dip)

Northern Italy's answer to blue cheese dip.
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Spinach, artichoke...and cauliflower? Yup, and it works.
Snacks

Easy Pork Rillettes (Slow-Cooked Pork Spread)

Your guests will think you worked hard on it. You didn't.
Vegetarian

Silky-Smooth Vegetarian Pâté With Roasted Cauliflower and Pecans

No liver in sight.
Garlic

Skordalia (Greek Garlic and Potato Spread)

Just how garlicky do you want it?
Nuts

Miso, Pork, and Walnut Dip for Vegetables

Add intense, savory flavor to raw and cooked vegetables.
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Salmon Rillettes With Chives and Shallots

An elegant hors d'oeuvre that you can whip up in no time.
Gluten-Free

Israeli-Style Extra-Smooth Hummus

Puréeing garlic in lemon juice and blending chickpeas while they're hot = great hummus.
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Creamy Shrimp Dip With Shallots, Dill, and Lemon

An easy, creamy dip starts with our secrets to the plumpest, tenderest poached shrimp.
Squash

Warm Butternut Squash and Cheddar Dip

Caramelized onions, sage, and plenty of cheddar cheese make this dip a cold-weather classic.
Condiments and Sauces

Black Olive Tapenade With Garlic, Capers, and Anchovies

The classic olive spread from Provence.
Snacks

Fully Loaded Vegan Queso Dip

The ultimate party snack, now in a 100% animal product-free form.
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Slow-Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu Dip

Use the slow-cooker for this meat-lover's dip packed with chicken, ham, and melted cheese.
Cheese

Foolproof Cheese Fondue

Emmentaler and Gruyère are melted together into a white wine base and spiked with lemon juice.
Fruit Desserts

Balsamic-Strawberry Baked Goat Cheese Dip

Tangy goat cheese whipped with cream cheese and honey, baked into a rich base for balsamic strawberries and basil.
Sides

Nam Phrig Noom (Northern Thai Pounded Roasted Chili Dip)

This traditional Thai condiment combines roasted chilies, garlic, and shallots, flavored with a touch of shrimp paste and lime.
The Food Lab

The Best Baba Ganoush

A few simple tricks make this the richest, smokiest, creamiest baba ganoush in town.
Cheese

Philly Cheesesteak Dip

Cheese Whiz, seared steak, and sautéed onions. Need we say more?
Onion

French Onion Soup Cheese Dip

Everything that makes French onion soup delicious, minus the stock plus a lot more cheese.
Italian

Italian Herb and Cheese Dip

Basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme add herbal complexity to this three-cheese dip.
Beef

Taco Queso Dip

All the spicy, earthy, beefy flavor of a ground beef taco, smothered in gooey cheese.
Sides

Roasted Zucchini-Chickpea Dip With Za'atar

Chickpeas and sweet roasted zucchini combine in this light, silky dip that's a step above your average store-bought hummus.
Spanish

Salmorejo Dip

A cooling and refreshing tomato-based dip garnished with Spanish ham.
Condiments and Sauces

Beer Cheese

Choose a full-flavored beer to give this cheese dip a nutty, malty character.
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Rosemary and Lemon White Bean Dip

It only takes minutes to make this smooth and creamy bean dip flavored with lemon and rosemary.
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Spicy Crab Dip

A Southeast Asian-inspired take on the traditional Maryland spread.
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Boursin and Gruyère Spinach and Artichoke Gratin Dip

A dippable gratin of spinach, artichokes, and a heavy dose of nutty Gruyère and creamy Boursin.
Condiments and Sauces

Classic Green Goddess Dressing

Take a break from Ranch and pair this tangy, anchovy-spiked dressing with fresh veggies.
Vegetarian

Moroccan-Style Spicy Carrot Dip

Spicy, pungent harissa and briny olives balance the sweetness of puréed glazed carrots.
Condiments and Sauces

Tyrokafteri (Hot Pepper and Cheese Dip)

A perfectly balanced, utterly simple Greek dip of roasted hot peppers, feta, yogurt, olive, and lemon juice.
Beef

Gooey Cheeseburger Dip

Lots of cheese, plenty of ground beef, plus hot sauce, scallion, and tomatoes. In other words, you can eat this cheeseburger with a spoon.