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25 Must-Make Dips That Are Perfect For All Your Fall Parties & Tailgates

Get ready for the ultimate dip season.

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PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

We know fall is known for being soup season and sweater season, but for Team Delish, it's absolutely dip season, as far as we're concerned. Think about it: It's prime time for tailgates, cozy potlucks, and maybe even a spooky Halloween party or two. What makes all of those even better? An infinitely shareable dip, obviously. So don't go to the party empty-handed, which won't be hard to do with these 25 fall dip recipes!

As soon as the temps dip, we love giving our dip recipes a little seasonal upgrade. We've even brought the pumpkin-mania to our dips game, with our recipes for pumpkin hummus, pumpkin pie dip, and sikil p’ak (pumpkin seed salsa) recipes. If you've got a Thanksgiving potluck on the calendar, our cranberry whipped feta dip is something we're always thankful to dig into, and we're pretty sure your friends will as well.

Your tailgate spread is calling and it says it needs some fresh dip ideas, and have we got some options for you! We personally think everyone needs a killer Buffalo chicken dip recipe in their back pocket, and our Crockpot Buffalo chicken dip has yet to let us down. Need a touchdown of a dip? Our football field dip is an absolute winner and can be made to show off all kinds of team spirit (from football to lacrosse or soccer). When in doubt, our pub beer cheese is right at home on game day or a Oktoberfest party, so don't let fall happen without serving it with plenty of fresh soft pretzels!

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Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip

whipped garlic and herb feta, topped with fresh cranberry sauce, pistachios, and honey
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SIMON ANDREWS

This cranberry-topped whipped feta dip is here to save your holiday appetizer planning. Fresh feta cheese is combined with herbs, garlic, and cream cheese, whipped until super-smooth, then topped with tart homemade cranberry sauce, toasted pistachios, and honey. The result is a salty, creamy, sweet, tart, and absolutely irresistible dip.

Get the Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip recipe.

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Pumpkin Pie Dip

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Park Feierbach

Many of us in the Delish Test Kitchen staunchly believe that most dishes are best served as dip. We are obsessed with distilling our favorite recipes into something we can scoop up with any number amazing dippers. This pumpkin pie dip is a perfect example.

Get the Pumpkin Pie Dip recipe.

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Pub Beer Cheese Dip

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PHOTO: ANDREA MONZO; FOOD STYLIST: MAKINZE GORE

We've done beer cheese in a skillet with pigs in a blanket, over brats, on sliders, and even folded it into macaroni for the most genius comfort food ever. There's one way we had never done it: COLD. 😲 It's salty, creamy, cheesy, and as ridiculously simple to make as it is to scarf down.

Get the Pub Beer Cheese Dip recipe.

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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

crockpot buffalo chicken dip
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Is it even really a 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.

Get the Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe.

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Football Field Dip

football field decorated layered dip with refried beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, and queso
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Hut, hut, DIP! Tailgating season is here, and this dip is the fuel you need to cheer on your favorite team. Dipping into this edible football field will reveal layers of all of your favorite dips, spreads, and sauces packed into one dish.

Get the Football Field Dip recipe.

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Rotel Dip

rotel dip with tortilla chips
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI

Rotel dip is made of just three ingredients—Velveeta, ground beef, and, of course, Rotel tomatoes with green chiles—and it comes together all in just one pot (say goodbye to washing all those extra dishes!).

Get the Rotel Dip recipe.

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Sikil P’ak (Pumpkin Seed Salsa)

sikil p’ak pumpkin seed salsa
Andrew bui

If salsa verde and hummus had a child, it would remind us of this dip. Our version of sikil p’ak, which in Mayan means “pumpkin seed” and “tomato” respectively, is inspired by the Yucatecan version. Our riff uses hulled pepitas and charred tomatillos, and its subtle smokiness will keep you coming back for more.

Get the Sikil P’ak Pumpkin Seed Salsa recipe.

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Nashville Hot Chicken Dip

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PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Need a flavor-packed dip to really amp up your fall tailgate parties? This Nashville hot chicken-inspired dip brings the heat and MORE. Beware—this is for major spice fans only.

Get the Nashville Hot Chicken Dip recipe.

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Skordalia

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Emily Hlavac Green

Skordalia is a creamy, garlicky Greek dip we love to serve at parties. Made from potatoes and walnuts, this dip is smooth and creamy and always a surprise hit. Serve it with toasted pita or veggies for a new favorite!

Get the Skordalia recipe.

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Cheesy Mini Meatball Skillet Dip

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Andrew bui

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.

Get the Cheesy Mini Meatball Skillet Dip recipe.

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Instant Pot Street Corn Queso

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Parker feierbach

Everyone loves a good queso dip, and we're especially into this Mexican street corn variety—it's got crunch, spice, and even MORE cheese as garnish.

Get the Instant Pot Street Corn Queso recipe.

12

Classic Salsa

homemade salsa with tortilla chips
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

A good, simple salsa is easy to make at home. To make ours the most flavorful salsa ever, we use both cherry tomatoes and fresh off-the-vine tomatoes. We also roast some of the ingredients to intensify their flavors and make this salsa POP!

Get the Homemade Salsa recipe.

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13

Avocado Hummus

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Erik bernstein

For when you can't decide between arguably the two best dips ever: hummus and guacamole. Truly, this dip is the best of both worlds.

Get the Avocado Hummus recipe.

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Chipotle Vegan Queso

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Emily Hlavac Green

This vegan version is so good it's hard to decipher from regular queso dip. Made with cashews in place of cheese, it's awesome with far more than chips. Drizzle the “cheesy” sauce inside a burrito or over nachos or tacos next!

Get the Chipotle Vegan Queso recipe.

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4-Way Dip

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Lucy schaeffer

The hardest decision on game day is which dip to make. This dip gets rid of that. Combining our four favorites—Buffalo chicken, spinach artichoke, jalapeño popper, and pizza dip—this dip has something for everyone.

Get the 4-Way Dip recipe.

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Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa

copycat chipotle corn salsa with corn, diced red onions, jalapeño and fresh cilantro
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

As we all know, Chipotle has many toppings we love to load our bowl up with. If you can't get enough of the corn salsa (and find yourself asking for a second scoop), this is the copycat recipe for you. Loaded with sweet corn, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño and citrus juice, it’s delicious served completely on its own with some chips, or if you’re looking for the full bowl, make your own with our copycat Chipotle chicken and all your favorite toppings.

Get the Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa recipe.

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Caramelized Onion Dip

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PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: Taylor Ann SPENCER

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.

Get the Caramelized Onion Dip recipe.

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Best-Ever Guacamole

guacamole with diced red onion, cilantro, and with chips
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI

Whether you serve it as a simple dip, load it on top of your tacos, or smear it on a bun as a burger topping, we can all agree—it’s not a party without Mexico’s most famous dip. Keep it simple, like we did, or go wild with your mix-ins—just be sure to make extra, this'll go fast.

Get the Best-Ever Guacamole recipe.

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Hummus

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PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Middle Eastern hummus is one of our favorite dips, made even better by how simple it is to make. Made from blending chickpeas, tahini, and a few other simple ingredients in a food processor, it’s the easiest last-minute appetizer or satisfying snack to throw together any time this fall.

Get the Hummus recipe.

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Ghost S'mores Dip

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Andrew bui

This s'mores-inspired dip is the perfect dessert to throw together last minute. Graham crackers make for perfect dippers, but sliced apple, pretzels, or potato chips would certainly do the trick.

Get the Ghost S'mores Dip recipe.

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