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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!).

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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