Food and Recipes Party Food and Drink 26 Easy Dip Recipes Made for Super Bowl Parties By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 31, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner Party dips make entertaining easy, turning vegetables, potato chips, and other delicious delights into quick and simple appetizers. These recipes elevate the everyday dip into something even more special, using unexpected ingredients and fantastic flavors to turn dips from mundane to magnificent. Spinach-and-Vidalia Dip gets an unexpected twist thanks to sweet Vidalia onion. Our Spicy Queso Dip is quick and easy, and fuses fresh garlic with pepper Jack cheese and canned green chiles. For a taste of the South, devour our Hot Crawfish Dip, or Warm Turnip Green Dip, two appetizers that basically speak with a Southern drawl. Whatever the party, from Super Bowl to a Sunday get-together these recipes make finger food your go-to appetizers. Dip in. 01 of 36 Spinach-and-Vidalia Dip Photo: Greg Dupree Recipe: Spinach-and-Vidalia Dip Take a moment to meet your new favorite appetizer. This twist on the classic spinach dip is sure to please even the most particular guests. Just like classic spinach dip, the recipe mixes together spinach, sour cream, and chives to achieve that cool, onion flavor with a kick. 02 of 36 Crawfish Dip Greg DuPree Recipe: Crawfish Dip If you have some leftover crawfish tails but aren't in the mood for an entrée, this is a unique (and easy!) way to use them. Filled with flavor from a variety of spices, guests will be wowed by the flavor of this simple dish that lets the slow cooker do most of the work. After making this dip, serve it in a slow cooker to keep it warm (and to avoid doing any extra dishes). Set this appetizer out with crackers or toasted baguette slices and watch it disappear at your next party. It also makes a great appetizer for a Derby party! 03 of 36 Blue Cheese "Hot Wing" Dip Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Blue Cheese "Hot Wing" Dip Serve this blue cheese dip with chicken tenders, celery sticks, and hot wing sauce for an appetizer everyone is sure to love. We also like it on burgers or tomatoes. 04 of 36 Baked Goat Cheese Dip Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Baked Goat Cheese Dip Bake a mixture of goat cheese and cream cheese and top with a spicy tomato mixture for a warm dip that's great for entertaining. You can assemble this dip ahead and freeze for up to one month. 05 of 36 Muffuletta Dip Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Muffuletta Dip You can serve this versatile recipe on French bread crostini or with crackers over a block of cream cheese. Try tossing leftovers in a Caesar salad. 06 of 36 Spicy Queso Dip Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner Recipe: Spicy Queso Dip We love the spiciness of this queso, but if you like a milder dip, prepare it with a regular pasteurized cheese product. 07 of 36 Southwest Salsa Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Southwest Salsa Forget the jar and treat your guests to the freshness of home-blended salsa. This recipe has small kick, but you can double the jalapeños and red pepper, if desired. 08 of 36 Caramel Apple Dip Jennifer Davick Recipe: Caramel Apple Dip A sugary spin on a cream cheese classic with a crisp bruléed topping. 09 of 36 Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip Iain Bagwell Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip You can keep the queso blanco warm in a fondue pot or 1-qt. slow cooker. These are hearty, and would be a winner for a tailgate too. 10 of 36 Blue Cheese Ranch Dip Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Blue Cheese Ranch Dip This dip requires only four ingredients and five minutes prep time. Serve it with carrot and celery sticks, sturdy potato chips, and hot wings. 11 of 36 Warm Artichoke-Shrimp Dip Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Warm Artichoke-Shrimp Dip Dip pita crackers and breadsticks in our version of this creamy, garlicky favorite. Serve half of the dip first, keeping the remaining half warm in saucepan. 12 of 36 Hot Crawfish Dip Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Hot Crawfish Dip Get your mudbug fix with this delicious dip and pair with crusty French bread. 13 of 36 Baked Tex-Mex Pimiento Cheese Dip Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Baked Tex-Mex Pimiento Cheese Dip This warm dip combines undeniably Southern pimiento cheese with a Tex-Mex kick. Serve with French bread cubes. 14 of 36 Loaded Baked Potato Dip Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Loaded Baked Potato Dip Use extra-crispy waffle fries as dippers in this delicious concoction of your favorite baked potato toppers. Don't forget the crumbled bacon and hot sauce. 15 of 36 Jalapeño-Mustard Dipping Sauce Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Jalapeño-Mustard Dipping Sauce Just before the game, stop by a grocer's deli counter or the drive-through of your favorite restaurant for fresh, hot chicken tenders and serve with this homemade dipping sauce. Make them festive with team spirit skewers. Simply cut flags from scrapbook paper in the shape of pennants, and tape them to wooden skewers. 16 of 36 Spicy White Cheese Dip Recipe: Spicy White Cheese Dip This made-from-scratch dip gets its kick from canned diced tomatoes and green chiles. 17 of 36 Charred Peppers with Feta Dipping Sauce Hector Sanchez Recipe: Charred Peppers with Feta Dipping Sauce Look for a colorful assortment of baby sweet peppers in the produce section of your local grocer. Hold them by the stems while dipping. 18 of 36 Smoky Ranch Dip Recipe: Smoky Ranch Dip Readers rave about how easy it is to prepare this tasty three-ingredient dip. Chipotle peppers in adobe sauce add a kick to the ranch and sour cream mixture. Serve with potato chips and assorted raw veggies. 19 of 36 Buttermilk-Ricotta Cheese Dip Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Buttermilk-Ricotta Cheese Dip If you've never tried homemade ricotta, then you're in for a tasty surprise. This will change the way you think about the store-bought kind. Be sure to stir only when indicated in the recipe. 20 of 36 Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip Hot sausage spices up the veggies in this creamy, flavor-packed dip. Serve with corn chip scoops, red pepper strips, and pretzel rods. 21 of 36 Beer-Cheese Fondue with Baby Cauliflower Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Beer-Cheese Fondue with Baby Cauliflower Use this recipe for a quick, cheesy dip for baby cauliflower or any veggie you'd like. 22 of 36 Layered Spicy Black Bean Dip Recipe: Layered Spicy Black Bean Dip This flavorful recipe has a short ingredient list. Just layer cream cheese, shredded cheese, onions, olives, and tomatoes onto a store-bought black bean dip. 23 of 36 Broccoli Salad Dip Hector Sanchez Recipe: Broccoli Salad Dip Spin the old-school salad into a dip, and pair with everything from crudités to pretzel rods. 24 of 36 Hot Brown Fondue Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Hot Brown Fondue This creamy dip is the perfect recipe to use up leftover roasted turkey or chicken. 25 of 36 Warm Kale-and-Asiago Dip Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Warm Kale-and-Asiago Dip Bacon and trendy kale update the hot spinach dip. 26 of 36 Roasted Shallot Dip Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Roasted Shallot Dip Caramelized sweet shallots and silky mascarpone cheese add new-school touches to onion-soup dip. No need to waste time peeling all the shallots; after roasting, the papery skins easily slip away. Serve with Rosemary Salt-and-Vinegar Chips. 27 of 36 Baked Tex-Mex Red Pepper Cheese Dip Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Baked Tex-Mex Red Pepper Cheese Dip "This is so addictive, I've never seen it stick around at parties for more than a few minutes!" says Courtney Champion (cooklikeachampionblog.com). 28 of 36 Avocado-and-Feta Dip Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Avocado-and-Feta Dip Gloriana's Mike Gossin says this healthy dip is one of his favorite things his mother makes. "I like it so much I may have to write a song about it. Avocado, avocado, avocado dip!" Be sure to fold in the dressing gently so the avocado and feta stay chunky. 29 of 36 Guacamole Ralph Anderson Recipe: Guacamole This tasty delight has become one of our most preferred staples in Tex-Mex cuisine. Fresh avocado and lime juice are essential to this delicious guacamole recipe. Tip: While storing in the cooler, keep your guacamole from changing color by placing a layer of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the mixture. 30 of 36 Bacon-Onion Dip Recipe: Bacon-Onion Dip Plan on this dish being scraped clean—few people can resist the combination of bacon, onions, and sour cream. Make a day ahead, and serve with a tray of colorful veggies. 31 of 36 The Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer Beau Gustafson Recipe: Blue Cheese-Bacon Dip For the perfect low-stress starter, try this rich and creamy baked dip. Tip: Bake Blue Cheese-Bacon Dip in four small baking dishes, and place throughout the party area. 32 of 36 Warm Turnip Green Dip Recipe: Warm Turnip Green Dip Transfer the dip to a 1- or 2-qt. slow cooker set on warm so guests can enjoy this creamy dip throughout your party. To make it spicier, serve your favorite brand of hot sauce on the side. 33 of 36 Creamy Shrimp Dip with Crispy Wonton Chips Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Creamy Shrimp Dip with Crispy Wonton Chips If you don't have time to make fried wontons, use fancy potato chips or crispy tortilla chips. 34 of 36 Easy Greek Dip Recipe: Easy Greek Dip With low-fat yogurt as the main ingredient, guests won't have to worry about their waistline while they indulge. Busy hosts beware, this dip can be made ahead--it stores for up to three days. 35 of 36 Fiesta Dip Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Fiesta Dip Let Dad and other guests enjoy this cool, zesty dip as you get the grill going. Serve with Fresh Squash Chips if your dad likes veggies or with classic potato chips if that's his style. 36 of 36 Cuban Black Bean Dip Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Cuban Black Bean Dip Start with black bean soup mix to make this zesty bean dip. Serve with slices of cucumber, bell pepper, or your favorite raw vegetable. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit