30 Easy Dip Recipes Guaranteed to Get the Party Going

Recipe: Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham

Sweet onions and country ham give this classic dip something extra for your tailgate or cookout. Prepare it in a skillet and throw it on the grill to reheat easily.

Recipe: Warm Cheese-and-Spicy Pecan Dip

Cheese dip...but make it Southern. Be prepared to go heavy on the cream cheese and mayo in this cheese-laden dip. The crunchy, cayenne-spiced pecans make for a show-stopping finish.

Recipe: Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Imagine your classic Texas caviar—but in a warm, melty, multi-layered dip form.

Recipe: Creamy Crab Dip

This update on classic crab dip is welcome at every party. Fresh lump crab is the star ingredient, but the Old Bay seasoning is a close second.

Recipe: Bacon-Pimiento Guacamole

You know what's genius? Guacamole with a Southern spin. Three standout ingredients will see you through: bacon, pimiento, and avocados.

Recipe: Spinach-Artichoke Dip

This is the only spinach-artichoke dip you'll ever need. It's the ultimate blend of cheesy, creamy, and melty goodness.

Recipe: Succotash Salsa

A summer-favorite side dish gets a snack-worthy makeover. It's got everything you love—fresh lima beans, corn, tomatoes, and sweet onion—but it's fit for a party.

Recipe: Collard Dip

Leave it to Southerners to turn collard greens into a delicious take on hot spinach dip. It'll be scooped clean in 15 minutes flat, we guarantee.

Recipe: Crawfish Dip

Don't let crawfish season pass by without making this crazy-flavorful dip. Even better: You can make it in a slow cooker for ultimate ease and to ensure it stays warm.

Recipe: Rotel Dip

This dip sometimes gets a bad rap—but we don't want those people at our party anyway. In this recipe, simplicity is key. (Oh, and Velveeta is key, too.)

Recipe: Cast-Iron Salsa

You'll forget all about that jarred stuff after tasting this easy recipe. The extra step—charring the garlic, peppers, and onions—takes salsa to the next level.

Recipe: Baked BLT Dip

Everyone's favorite sandwich—especially during the summertime when tomatoes are at their peak—is even better when reimagined into a crowd-pleasing baked dip.

Recipe: Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

This Southern spin on classic hummus is sure to have everyone talking—and dipping! Smoked paprika is the secret touch.

Recipe: Corn and Jalapeño Dip

Sweet corn and spicy jalapeño are a flavor match made in heaven. The bacon doesn't hurt either.

Recipe: Creamy Shrimp Dip with Crispy Wonton Chips

This is certainly not your average seafood dip. Paired with addicting crispy wonton chips, it's ready to wow the crowd.

Recipe: Pimiento Cheese Dip

We'd dip everything but a tractor tire into this melty version of classic pimiento cheese. (And you can quote us on that.)

Recipe: Tomato and Feta Dip

It's the combination you never knew you needed. We like to think of this as the sassier cousin of baked brie with preserves.

Recipe: Hot-Sauce-and-Honey Chicken Dip

The two best friends that ever existed: sweet and heat. Use store-bought rotisserie chicken to make this the easiest (but heartiest) dip ever.

Recipe: Creamy Crab Dip with Peppadews

Southerners love a creamy dip, and this creamy crab dip uses the trifecta: cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.

Recipe: Queso Fundido with Mushrooms and Chiles

This molten three-cheese dip gets extra flavor from a mixture of toasted garlic, mushrooms, and green chiles. Need we say more?

Recipe: Eggplant-Yogurt Dip

This take on classic baba ganoush is the summer-ready appetizer that feels a tad lighter than your creamy cheese dip.

Recipe: Smoky Field Pea-and-Greens Dip

Have you met a dip more suited for a Southern tailgate? It's made with bacon, spinach or kale, and plenty of field peas—and it doesn't skimp on the cream cheese, mayo, and shredded cheese either.

Recipe: Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip

In our world, sausage makes everything better. In the world of dips, this is definitely a proven fact.

Recipe: Texas Caviar

You won't find a bigger hit with a Southern crowd than traditional Texas caviar.

Recipe: Basic Pimiento Cheese

Showing up to the potluck with a container full of pimiento cheese is as foolproof as it gets.

Recipe: Creamy Feta-and-Herb Dip

This tangy, homemade dip is simple in construction but packed with flavor from herbs and seasoning.

Recipe: Blueberry Salsa

Put those summer berries to good use with this not-your-ordinary salsa recipe.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

Making this game-day favorite just got easier. Let your slow cooker do the work.

Recipe: Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Imagine all of the fixings of the greatest loaded baked potato ever mixed into a bowl, waiting to be scooped up with potato chips or waffle fries. Sound pleasant? We thought so.

Recipe: Spinach-and-Vidalia Dip

This is a tastier version of French onion dip, using Southern-style Vidalia onions instead. Get those ruffled potato chips, and start snacking!