35 Most Popular Chip Dip Recipes

Buffalo chicken dip is one of my all-time favorites.

Its tangy, slightly sour flavor goes incredibly well with tortilla chips, pita chips, or hot potatoes. I use buffalo chicken dip on game nights since it’s popular among all my friends.

You’ll need canned chicken or rotisserie chicken, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese to make this dip.

I’m a fan of hummus—such a fan that I’ve tried it with every imaginable add-on. 

And nothing tastes quite as good as avocado hummus. The avocado's rich buttery flavor enhances the earthy, smooth taste of the hummus—and the creamy texture is to die for.

You’ll need avocados and hummus, which you can make yourself or purchase from a store.

Remember that avocado don’t keep long, so you’ll have to eat this one relatively quickly!

I’ve always been a big fan of onions—but caramelized onions are an entirely different food.

Add salt, pepper, butter, and several other ingredients to caramelize onions. You’ll toss the onions on a skillet until they’re brown and slightly crispy. 

This caramelized onion dip is a hit among friends—even those who don’t like onions—and it’s best served with warm bread!

I’m a frequent party host since none of my other friends ever seem to want to do it.

For this reason, I’ve had to come up with creative dips to serve —and the jalapeno popper dip is an all-time favorite.

You’ll use cream cheese, diced jalapenos, and sharp cheddar to make this dip. Then, you’ll coat the dip in panko bread crumbs.

The result is a hot, tangy, and creamy dip that goes well with nearly everything—especially fried foods like chicken! 

I’m crazy about pizza—but a few pizza variations impress me.

That is until I encountered my first cheesy pizza dip.

The cheesy pizza dip is exactly what it sounds like—a cheesy, creamy base with any type of cheese you like coated in pizza sauce and additional toppings. 

I’ve made several variations on this dip, adding mushrooms, diced zucchini, and even pineapple! Get creative and make your own—and though you won’t want to, be sure to share it with your friends. 

Queso is a delicious Mexican melted cheese that goes well with almost everything.

Although it seems complicated to make, it’s pretty simple. You’ll combine several different types of cheese and melt them, adding jalapenos to taste.

This dish is best eaten with tortilla chips in traditional form.

Make this dip for National Queso Day on September 20th and impress your friends! 

It’s all in the name—crack dip is an addictive, delicious concoction made of cream cheese, bacon, and cheddar—seasoned with ranch.

The crack dip is a Superbowl Sunday favorite, and I like to serve it with Ritz crackers for its buttery, salty taste.

Remember that you’ll need to make this dip ahead of time since it tastes best after being refrigerated for several hours. 

Mississippi bread dip is a delicious variation of traditional cheesy dips—you can make it in several ways.

Combine sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar, and ham on bread and butter. Add condiments to taste and serve it like a pizza. It’s an excellent meal or snack on the go!

Hot sausage beer cheese dip is a prevalent dish in my home.

I love it because it’s so easy to make—only six ingredients, including sausage, beer, cheese, garlic powder, and a few others.

I prefer spicy sausages for this dip, but you can use any link you’d like. 

This dish is an excellent way to celebrate Oktoberfest or your favorite obscure German holiday! For best results, drink your favorite draught beer along with this meal!

I love Korean food.

So I set out to find the perfect Korean dip, and I’m proud to present the Korean corn cheese dip, an incredible explosion of creamy, salty, sweet ingredients. 

I like to add scallions and chiles for freshness and added flavor, but you can customize it however you like.

You’ll need canned corn, mayonnaise, mozzarella—and sugar to add to the taste. Best of all, this dip only takes 10 minutes to make.

Every Cinco de Mayo, I make my best Mexicali dip—and my family members still haven't cracked my recipe.

That’s because I add fresh veggies and serve it with my freshly baked bread—it makes all the difference.

The Mexicali dip includes cream cheese, sour cream, picante sauce, mayonnaise, and taco seasoning. It takes only 10 minutes to make, but you’ll need to refrigerate it for the best results.

This Mediterranean take on a traditional dip is the perfect side (or main course) for any light summer dinner.

It’s made with olive oil, parmesan, herbs, garlic, and more delicious ingredients. I like to serve it with heated pita chips or freshly baked bread. 

Crab rangoons are delicious fried pastries filled with cream cheese and crab meat—and they’re notoriously hard to make.

They’re traditionally Chinese, but people all over the United States have fallen in love with this delicious dish.

You can skip the complex steps and make a crab rangoon dip! The dip calls for crab, wontons, and cream cheese—among other secret ingredients—and it’s so good you’ll want to eat it every day. 

Remember that you’ll need to make this dip one or two days ahead for the best results.

The BLT dip is made with every ingredient that goes into a BLT—but it’s way better than the traditional sandwich since you can eat as much or as little as you like and save the rest for later!

One curious thing about this dish is that it’s best made with imitation bacon bits or vegan bacon bits.

I know, but you have to trust me on this! Imitation bacon holds crunch better and produces ideal texture.

Confetti corn is excellent party favor—it’s even in the name.

This corn dip is better than confetti—and it tastes good with almost everything.

You’ll need a sour cream base with jalapenos, veggies, and added crunch on top. You can serve this dip with any dish, but I like it best with chicken or baked potatoes.

It’s pretty heavy, so remember to keep your side dishes light. This corn dip is the only main course you’ll ever need.

You’ve likely heard of the spinach artichoke dip—or maybe you’ve tried it. But I can guarantee that this spinach artichoke dip recipe takes the cake. 

Instead of canned artichokes, I either use fresh or pickled veggies. The latter sounds unconventional, but it adds an unparalleled taste and tang to your dish! 

You can try other types of veggies soaked in brine for added flair. 

I love pickles, so maybe I’m biased, but this creamy pickle dip is my all-time favorite. I like to use gourmet pickles, but if you’re feeling fancy, you can make your own! 

I add sour cream and mayonnaise for the creamy texture, and I top it with swiss cheese for that delicious sharp flavor (to complement the pickles).

Lastly, add other pickled vegetables to this dip since they’re all delicious! I can guarantee you’ll love it as much as I do.

The smores dip is a crowd favorite among kids —and everyone else, for that matter.

You can make this dip in under 15 minutes, and it’s pretty easy to make. Simply combine the usual smores ingredients—marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and whatever else you love. 

Eat this one by an open bonfire or in the comfort of your warmest blanket for added effect!

The buffalo crab dip is an excellent alternative to buffalo chicken. I typically make both at the same time! 

You can use lump crab or backfin, but I like to use fresh crab when possible.

You can also make or buy buffalo sauce for this one, and you can serve it with Ritz crackers or any other buttery, salty base.

This dip is best eaten within several days, so make it for a crowd!

This is probably the most leisurely dip to make—and one of the best.

The pepperoni and cheese dip only requires cream cheese, mozzarella, pepperoni, and anything else you want to add.

It takes several minutes to make—all you have to do is bake it—and it lasts for several days when kept refrigerated, making it a perfect midnight snack.

Roasted garlic artichoke dip is made from marinated artichokes, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Some choose to add ingredients, but you’ll have to decide for yourself! 

This dip goes well with baked bread or baked potatoes, but you can eat it with pasta or meat for an extra-rich, dense meal! 

Dill dip is the perfect dish for a warm summer day or a weekend by the beach. This dip is vegetarian so you can share it with your health-conscious friends.

It’s made with sour cream, chopped vegetables, dill, and many other fresh and crunchy ingredients. 

It’s delicious with fresh vegetables or lightly toasted pita chips!

I learned how to make this hot shrimp dip when I lived in Louisiana—and I’ve served it almost every Sunday ever since.

The hot shrimp dip is made with shrimp, cheese, chives, cajun seasoning, and more. You can make it in advance and keep it in the refrigerator until you choose to serve it! 

Remember to use larger shrimp, as they tend to shrink when cooked down. 

Kamaboko is a Japanese type of cured surimi, a seafood product popular in Japan. It’s made of white fish and sometimes comes with a cute pink swirl in the middle of the fish cake!

This Kamaboko dip is made with the Japanese ingredient, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and other items you’ll certainly already have. 

Brin this one to parties for a classy upgrade to the traditional potluck!

White bean dip is earthy, creamy, and all-around unique.

You’ll make it with parmesan cheese, garlic, herbs, lemon, and more, and it’s delicious with pita chips or bagel crisps.

This dip takes under five minutes to make, and I like to whip it up before my kids’ baseball gams or neighborhood barbecues. 

And since white beans are so good for you, it’s a win!

The everything bagel is a classic New York food.

For this reason, I rarely eat bagels outside of New York—but I will eat this incredible everything bagel dip!

You’ll make this one with cream cheese, chives, and many seeds! It’s best served with homemade bagel crisps—and extra points if you can make them yourself (or import them from the Big Apple).

The 7-layer dip is a favorite among my family members since it’s quick and easy while tasting like it’s been made by a professional. 

I like to make a regular dip with cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, guacamole, and more. However, I also often produce a dairy-free version of this dip with vegan ingredients.

Since it’s so versatile, you can guarantee everyone will love it!

Blue cheese is typically made with goat or sheep cheese, and it’s perfect for you! 

To make this blue cheese dip, you’ll combine sour cream, bleu cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, and several other ingredients with adding to taste.

The tangy flavor of the blue cheese and lemon with the creamy sour cream and mayo is to die for—and you’ll find yourself making it all the time.

Fiesta ranch dip is so easy to make that it requires almost no preparation!

Use Fiesta Ranch dressing, sour cream, Rotel (or tomatoes and green chili), and corn. Then, you’ll have a few additional ingredients to boost the rich texture, and you’re good to go.

This fiesta dip is excellent for any fiesta—and kids love it too.

The black bean is native to America and used worldwide for its rich texture and health benefits.

Black beans are loaded with protein and fiber, making them an excellent addition to this cheesy, gooey dip.

This dip is best served with tortilla chips; you might consider adding fresh veggies to enhance the taste.

Chipped beef is a form of jerky salted and dried into thin slivers of meat. 

The chipped beef dip is an incredible take on a traditional European dish, complete with chipped beef, mayonnaise, sour cream, and beau monde.

I like to combine it with pumpernickel rye bread for the sharp contrast and sweet flavor. 

Best of all, this one keeps for a long time so that you can eat it repeatedly.

The greek goddess dip is one of my best crowd-pleasers—and it’s so original that no one has ever tried it!

It consists of feta cheese, greek yogurt, dill or watercress, and more. It’s best served chilled, so I like to bring this one to games and outdoor parties.

For best results, add your favorite herbs and seasonings and serve with pita chips or fresh vegetables.

I’m always looking for new dessert dips—and this one takes the cake (pun intended).

This creamy, tangy dish tastes like a key lime pie—but it’s healthier, especially when combined with fresh fruit.

It consists of honey, lemon curd, cream cheese, and fruit, and it’s easy to make. Plus, there are diet and gluten-free options—sign me up!

I adore eggplants, but it’s hard to find good recipes incorporating this rare ingredient.

The smoky eggplant dip with pita chips is among my favorite dishes on this list. It calls for eggplant, greek yogurt, garlic cloves, and delicious Mediterranean garnishes. 

I love this one for picnics and outdoor festivities, and it never ceases to impress.

Chorizo is a Spanish pork sausage originating from the Iberian peninsula—and I’m grateful it’s made its way to us.

To make this chorizo dip, you’ll need hot chorizo, chili, and plenty of room to fill! It’s a hot appetizer, so it’s not ideal for a picnic, but it goes well with game days or dinner parties.

I sometimes like to use beef chorizo for a bit of flair, but since there are such wide varieties to choose from, I encourage you to mix it up!