29 Dip Recipes That Prove Cream Cheese Is THE Ingredient You Should Stock Up On Before Game Day
If there’s one thing we’re proud of here at Delish, it’s that we have truly perfected the ratio for making the best-ever party dips. Here’s the trick: It’s ALL about the trifecta of mayo, sour cream and…cream cheese! To celebrate, we’ve rounded up all our favorite dips featuring the latter, from chilled dips for warmer months to warm dips you can make to celebrate all year long. Trust us—you’re going to want to bookmark these.
Not sure where to begin? You can never go wrong with the classics like caramelized onion dip, spinach-artichoke dip, Buffalo chicken dip, refried bean dip, or pub cheese. We love these so much, we’ve experimented with adding or subbing in different ingredients so you can make (and enjoy!) them over and over again without ever getting bored. Check out our bacon spinach dip, our crab-artichoke dip, our pretzel ring beer cheese dip, and more to see what we mean, then try it yourself with your own favorite ingredients.
Looking for something a little different to switch up your average party spread? We’ve got you too. Our jalapeño popper dip, our chicken enchilada dip, our Nashville hot chicken dip, and our mini meatball skillet dip are practically guaranteed to win at your next potluck or game day event.
Want more appetizer inspiration? Check out our top hearty apps (hello girl dinner), our best bite-size apps, and our favorite hot appetizers too.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
While beer cheese, Buffalo chicken, and queso will always have special places in our hearts, we keep coming back to good ol' spinach & artichoke dip. Full of creamy, cheesy goodness, it really is the dip to end all dips.
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Taco Dip
Calling all procrastinators—this easy, creamy dip is the perfect last-minute appetizer to prepare in a pinch. Whether you're searching for an addition to your upcoming taco night or need a party dip to complete your game day appetizer spread, this versatile dip is a guaranteed crowdpleaser.
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Nashville Hot Chicken Dip
Need a flavor-packed dip to really amp up your Super Bowl party? This Nashville hot chicken-inspired dish brings the heat and MORE. Beware—this is for major spice fans only.
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
Our allegiance lies with anything thats super-cheesy, creamy and smoky. This jalapeño popper-inspired dip nails all three! It's got a kick, but not so much that you'll be running for a glass of milk; even people who can't totally handle the heat will love this.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
We're always looking for more ways to enjoy Buffalo sauce, but when serving a party, this Buffalo chicken dip just might be our favorite version of the classic party appetizer. The best part? It only requires 10 minutes of prep time!
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Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Pizza Dip
A shareable party dip is a must-have on Super Bowl Sunday, and this recipe is one of our favorites (sorry, Buffalo chicken dip). In it, we layer cheesy garlic bread (made from refrigerated biscuits!) on top of a pizza-inspired dip, made from a creamy ricotta, cream cheese, mini pepperonis, and mozzarella. 😍
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Funfetti Dip
This Funfetti dip is a fluffy mixture of butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar, with nostalgic flavor coming from imitation vanilla extract and a little crunch from confetti sprinkles. Think white cake laced with confetti sprinkles that explode into colorful polka dots (just like in our perfect birthday cake).
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Chicken Enchilada Dip
Love chicken enchiladas, but need a crowd-pleasing appetizer? This party dip has it all: shredded chicken, tangy cream cheese, two types of melty cheese, saucy enchilada sauce, and savory taco seasoning. Ready in around 30 minutes, this is the perfect last-minute app any time you need to please a crowd.
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4-Way Dip
The hardest decision on game day is which dip to make. This dip gets rid of that. Combining our four favorite dips of Buffalo chicken, spinach artichoke, jalapeño popper, and pizza dip, this dip has something for everyone. Your game day spread just got infinitely better.
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Super Bread Bowl Dip
Nothing says game day like a party dip, especially classic spinach-artichoke. We took the Super Bowl vibes one step further in this recipe by baking a kale-artichoke dip in a football-shaped bread bowl made from refrigerated bread dough. The result is just as adorable to look at as it is delicious to eat.
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Greek Feta Dip
Loaded with cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta, this dip was inspired by Greek salad. Full disclaimer: This recipe makes a lot of dip. We've never had a problem demolishing it with some fluffy pita bread, but feel free to halve it if necessary.
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
If you love party dips like Buffalo chicken or spinach artichoke, you’ll LOVE pimento cheese. This soft, creamy spread loaded with shredded cheddar cheese and spiked with diced pimento peppers and hot sauce can be served hot or cold (so make it ahead of time!).
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Hot Crab Dip
This hot crab dip packed with melty cheese and tender, sweet crab meat is the perfect opener to any game day or meal. Serve it with plenty of toasted bread or buttery crackers! Or you can do what we do and shamelessly go at it with a spoon. 😉
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Tiramisu Dip
What do you do when you’re craving tiramisu, but you don’t have the time or patience to chill it for hours? Enter tiramisu dip. It’s got all the right flavors—creamy mascarpone, rich espresso, and a generous dusting of cocoa powder—and it comes together in just 10 minutes.
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Cheesy Mini Meatball Skillet Dip
Part cheese dip, part meatballs, this skillet dip is not only delicious but a fun activity for the whole family. Top the whole skillet with a generous sprinkling of thinly sliced scallions, and you’ve got one colorful party on a chip.
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Caramelized Onion Dip
With this recipe, we take the classic onion dip one step further by incorporating deeply caramelized onions into the mix. It takes a little longer than you might think (we’re talking at least one hour), but we promise it’s worth it.
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Corn Dip
A cream cheese base with a hint of heat makes this corn-packed appetizer one that pleases at every gathering. While some corn dip is served cold, we prefer to serve ours hot, baked, and bubbling. In just 40 minutes, you’ll have a perfect warm dip to wow at your Super Bowl party or Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
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Cheesy Sausage Dip
Sausage dip is a simple and humble dish that's unbelievably good. It's kind of like a pub cheese, but with SAUSAGE. It will satisfy every craving, whether it's game day or just another Friday night.
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Hot Cocoa Dip
Want to make hot chocolate extra shareable? Enter this sweet, creamy hot cocoa party dip. It’s topped with swoops of whipped cream, a shower of mini marshmallows, and sprinkles, if you're feeling fancy. Pair with all your favorite cookies.for dipping!
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Crab Artichoke Dip
When it comes to hot party dips, two reign supreme in our book: spinach and artichoke dip and hot crab dip. We love both so much that we decided why not combine them?
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Cheesy Bacon Spinach Dip
While spinach-artichoke dip is perfectly creamy and cheesy on its own, it's also ripe for additions and creative takes. One of our favorite ways to upgrade it?Add everyone's favorite: bacon. It bulks up the app, and gives an smoky, savory flavor that takes it to another level.
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Pub Cheese
This recipe couldn't be more party-friendly. It whips up in minutes, and you only have to dirty one bowl. This is wonderful with big hard or soft pretzels (homemade, maybe?), but truly anything goes.
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Cheesy Refried Bean Dip
There's plenty of black bean dips out there (our black bean dip and taco dip to name a few), but refried beans take the center stage in this recipe. Cream cheese and sour cream are added to make thing extra creamy too. Yum!
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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Is it even really a Super Bowl party without Buffalo chicken dip? We think not. If you're looking for the most hands-off version of this classic recipe, turn to your trusty slow cooker.
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Pretzel Ring Beer Cheese Dip
We decided to take classic beer cheese up a notch by surrounding it in a ring of the staple pairing: pretzeled biscuits. The creamy dip and the pretzel ring bake together, making this two-in-one party party snack almost too easy to make and share.
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Pickle Dip
Pickle fans, this one's for you! Serve this dip with extra crunchy potato chips, buttery Ritz crackers, or pita chips—anything sturdy that will hold up to those delicious pickle pieces.
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Jambalaya Dip
Everything you love about jambalaya—in DIP form. It's perfect for the Super Bowl, for Mardi Gras celebrations, or just any time you've got a craving for Cajun flavors.
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Crab Rangoon Dip
Loosely inspired by crab rangoons, this cheesy dip is dangerously delicious. It's creamy and cheesy and always a crowd-pleaser at parties. Serve it with pita chips or with fried wonton wrappers to stay on theme!
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Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
Oh, we went there: For everyone who loves bacon burgers, this dip is loaded with ground beef, onion, Worcestershire, AND cheese.
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