Food and Recipes Dish Dips 15 Filling Dip Recipes That Are Basically A Meal These easy dip recipes are sure to leave you feeling full. By Sierra Guardiola Sierra Guardiola Sierra is a writer and editor with many interests. She comes from a newspaper background and has over four years experience writing for magazines. She enjoys learning about new topics and providing readers with helpful tips and ideas. She has covered everything from how to make the best apple pie to transforming your outdoor space with a few key decorations. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 6, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: JENNIFER CAUSEY; FOOD STYLIST: EMILY NABORS HALL; PROP STYLIST: CLAIRE SPOLLEN Everyone loves a layered dip. You'll be hard-pressed to find someone who can pass up the creamy, tasty goodness of the right chip-dip combination—and oh, how there’s so many good recipes to choose from. There are your classic recipes, but then there are also the elevated dips that stand out thanks to their interesting combination of ingredients and fresh takes on age-old favorites. These 15 dip recipes for chips are packed with proteins, cheese, and veggies, making them filling enough to be fit for a meal. Our much-loved Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe will catch the eye of all the spicy dip lovers in the room, and our Baked BLT Dip (a play on the beloved sandwich) will be gone before you know it. Best of all: Most of our recipes require minimal prep time and a little help from your trusty slow-cooker. Whether you're entertaining a crowd or looking for a filling afternoon pick-me-up for your family, these easy dip recipes are sure to leave you feeling full. 01 of 15 Shrimp-and-Andouille Gumbo Dip Brian Woodcock; Styling: Rachael Burrow This gumbo twist is complete with andouille sausage, red bell pepper, celery, green onions, sliced okra, garlic, shrimp, and creole seasoning. Just a few chip-fulls isn't enough, but a meal's worth of delicious, meaty dip just might do. 02 of 15 Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham Adding ham to this tailgate favorite gives it just the protein it needs to be enough for a meal. Spinach, onions, and all our favorite cheeses sweeten the deal, especially when scooped up with French bread slices. 03 of 15 Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christina Lane; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Zesty, layered dip is the supper of our dreams. A hot version of Texas caviar, this creamy dip is topped with tomatoes, cilantro, and spicy jalapeños. 04 of 15 Creamy Crab Dip Hector Manuel Sanchez Old Bay seasoning adds fantastic low-country taste to this old classic recipe. Rather than serving dinner at your next tailgate, just make sure to have plenty of Creamy Crab Dip on hand, and guests will leave smiling and satisfied. 05 of 15 Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke When buffalo chicken dip is on the menu, saving room for dinner isn't an option. Served as a meal on it's own, this hearty dip makes for a family-favorite dinner that's ready in just 40 minutes thanks to your trusty Instant Pot. 06 of 15 Baked BLT Dip Skyler Burt The classic sandwich is deconstructed and transformed into your new favorite dip. Though this recipe is intended to serve eight, make extra in preparation for enthusiastic dip-lovers. 07 of 15 Smoked-Fish Dip Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke A mix of flavors work together to make a creamy, smoky dip with just a bit of crunch. Dip that's both elegant and easy (ready in just 20 minutes!) is a meal that will always hit the spot. 08 of 15 Hot Crab and Shrimp Dip Coastal Living Only five minutes of prep time goes into this delicious dip. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top after removing from the oven. 09 of 15 Chicken Enchilada Dip Jennifer Davick Lovers of Mexican food won't be able to get enough of this layered, scoop-able rendition. Make this dip in anticipation of hungry guests or to share with the family for dinner. 10 of 15 Nashville Hot Chicken Dip Hector Manuel Sanchez Even with your mouth burning, you won't be able to get enough of this fiery-hot dip. This dip-able take on a Southern classic makes for delicious dinner when served with lots of bread, and maybe even milk, to put out the flames. 11 of 15 Crawfish Dip Greg Dupree Styling: Heather Chadduck Using the slow-cooker makes this recipe easy to throw together. Lump crawfish meat packs the dip with protein. 12 of 15 Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip Photo: Jennifer Davick Fans of spinach dip will adore this version that's heartier than ever. Ground sausage, pinto beans, cream cheese, and parmesan are added to spinach dip to make it filling. 13 of 15 Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey We'll never tire of a good 'ole crab dip. This version includes artichokes and Old Bay seasoning that steal the show. 14 of 15 Jalapeño Popper Dip Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke Though inspired by a party-pleasing appetizer, you'll find that our dip version of jalapeño poppers is a meal and then some. Hearty, filling dip doubles as dinner and also tastes great as a sandwich- or nacho-topper. 15 of 15 Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Buffalo chicken dip is too good not to be the main event. This dish never disappoints, and will leave you stuffed thanks to the chicken and creamy cheese. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit