Of course, we always look forward to presents under the tree come Christmastime. But when it comes to the snack table, the gift that keeps on giving are all the party dips that'll tide you and your guests over until the main holiday dinner. Let's just say, these easy-to-make dip recipes will ensure you have enough dip-spiration to last you through your holiday season and beyond. Whether you're looking for something cheesy, meaty, biscuit-ringed, or even sweet, we've got plenty of options for you to bring the Christmas cheer to your holiday gathering.
If you're looking for extra-festive apps, we've got you covered. Our Christmas queso and cheesy spinach dip Christmas tree are not only delicious additions to your spread, but double as creative decorations for your table. These dips also let winter flavors shine, like in our cranberry whipped feta dip, pecan pie brie, and cranberry brie biscuit dip. Don't worry—we didn't forget any of the classics. Our homemade hummus, Buffalo chicken dip, and pretzel ring beer cheese dip belong in the party dip hall of fame, and a celebration wouldn't be the same without them.
While we love our warming, baked dips (see our hot crab dip and sausage dip for proof), we also can't get enough of easy, quick dips that only require a bit of mixing together. Our easy dill dip, Greek feta dip, and favorite veggie dip whip up in no time, but level up any veggie tray exponentially. Not into savory? No sweat—we've got plenty of sweet dips to celebrate the season too! Carrot cake dip, Funfetti dip, and caramel-apple cheesecake dip are all begging to break up your savory celebratory spread.
Looking for more ways to spruce up your meal? Check out our favorite holiday appetizers, slow-cooker dips, and holiday cocktails guaranteed to up the cheer factor.
Bacon Spinach Dip
We love baked spinach dip more than we like to admit, and this is one of our faves. The smoky bacon bits make it feel extra fancy, but feel free to skip for vegetarians. It's got enough going on with the three types of cheese.
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Cannoli Chips & Dip
This Italian dessert-inspired app takes cannoli to a whole new, easily shareable level. The best part? The shells will never get soggy!
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Whipped Ricotta With Olives & Roasted Red Peppers
Whipped ricotta is beyond easy to make, even though it sounds so delicate and fancy. Topping with marinated olives and roasted red peppers gives the dip a briny flavor, and the red and green makes it extra festive.
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Muhammara Dip With Crudités
Looking for a last-minute app? Add this sweet and tangy roasted red pepper dip to your next dinner party menu. Muhammara comes together in 30 minutes using jarred roasted red peppers, bread crumbs, walnuts, a few special ingredients, and a food processor. Trust us—once you've tried it, it'll become a staple on your appetizer roster.
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Smoked Trout Spread
This easy-to-make appetizer is a guaranteed hit at any holiday party. Creamy, smoky, and bright, it's delicious piled onto toasted bread, crackers, or crisp endive leaves.
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Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip
Ever wonder how you can get all of the flavors of a holiday cheese board with a fraction of the effort? Wonder no more. This cranberry-topped whipped feta dip is here to save your holiday appetizer planning.
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Funfetti Dip
If you love it as much as we do, it’s time to switch it up and try a quicker, simpler version of funfetti in dip form—because why not! Think of it like a vanilla buttercream frosting you can dip into, and it's packed with all the nostalgic flavor from imitation vanilla extract and the crunch from confetti sprinkles.
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Pimento Cheese
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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Homemade Hummus
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.
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Whipped Mozzarella Dip With Burst Cherry Tomatoes
This crowd-pleasing dip comes together in 30 minutes, and is guaranteed to be the first thing gone at the party. The dip is not just mozzarella—ricotta and heavy cream join in to make an epic base for the juicy cherry tomatoes and dollops of pesto.
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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 dip brings the heat and MORE. Beware—this is for major spice fans only.
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Homemade Salsa
While you may be tempted to grab a jar from the store, trust us—making it homemade is not only worthwhile in the flavor department, but also couldn’t be easier to create and customize to your tastes. No matter what salsa camp you fall into—chunky vs. smooth, spicy vs. mild—we’ve got all the top tips here to make simple, fresh salsa right at home, just how you like it.
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Skillet Beer Cheese
No matter the occasion, this dip is sure to get the party started. All you need are cheese, beer, a few staple spices and a skillet, and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing appetizer on your hands that will be the star of any campfire feast or game day spread.
Get the Skillet Beer Cheese recipe.
Best Guacamole
We can all agree: it's not a party without Mexico’s most famous dip. We're obviously huge fans of a mix-in moment, but for this recipe, we prefer to keep it simple to really let the star of the show—avocados—shine.
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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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Cranberry Brie Biscuit Dip
Not only is this dip perfect for holiday parties, it's the best way to use up those homemade cranberry sauce leftovers! If you don't have any of those, canned works too. Just make sure you use whole berry—not jellied—canned cranberry sauce.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
This instant classic remains a favorite of dip lovers everywhere. It's so quick and easy to make. (This recipe only takes 10 minutes to throw together, though if you want to make it even EASIER, you can choose to make it in your slow cooker.)
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Smoked Salmon Dip
Lox lovers—this smoked salmon dip is about to be your new go-to party dip. Smoked salmon, spicy horseradish, bright lemon, and finely chopped dill all get mixed into a cream cheese and Greek yogurt base for the creamiest savory dip imaginable.
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Hot Crab Dip
Okay we'll say it: Hot crab dip belongs in the party dip hall of fame. Packed with melty cheese and sweet, tender crab meat, this rich dip is the perfect opener to your holiday celebration. While it may seem extra fancy, it's too easy to whip up.
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Cheesy Mini Meatball Skillet Dip
Part cheese dip, part meatballs, this warming skillet dip is not only delicious, but a fun activity for the whole family. To keep it cute and easy to eat, mini-meatballs are the way to go. Gather up your little helpers, wash those hands clean, and get to shaping!
