53 Hot Dip Recipes to Keep You Warm at Your Next Tailgate

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53 Hot Dip Recipes to Keep You Warm at Your Next Tailgate1/53 3-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved 3-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is probably the easiest chili cheese dip that I’ve ever come across, but it’s one of my best-tasting hot dip recipes, too! It’s very important that you keep the dip warm while serving, you can also heat it in a microwave oven. —Jerrie West, Oakhurst, California Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 175 calories, 12g fat

3/53 Crab Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Crab Dip Recipe photo

(7g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. 2/53 Queso Fundido 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dig in to this one-skillet hot dip recipe and enjoy the gooey cheese and the spicy kicks from chorizo and pepper jack. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 161 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 3/53 Crab Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Crab Dip Recipe photo

If desired, top with diced green onions as a substitute for chives

by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Made with lump crab meat, Old Bay seasoning, cream cheese and chives, this baked crab dip makes the perfect appetizer! Make it dairy-free using plant-based, non-dairy cream cheese and dairy-free cheddar cheese. If desired, top with diced green onions as a substitute for chives. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 149 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. 4/53 Nacho Cheese Sauce Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total

Time 10 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ooey-gooey cheddar cheese meets cumin and chili powder for a thick and creamy queso dip with a little kick. It’s perfect for dipping tortilla chips in and also great for drizzling on top of loaded nachos for a cheesy finish. —Dianna Smith, Newport, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 120 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 5/53 Sausage Dip 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min

Servings 5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This scrumptious snack will go fast! The sausage cream cheese dip recipe is so easy to make and fits Southwestern flavor to a T. My pot is always scraped clean! —Kaye Christiansen, Freistatt, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 75 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 6/53 Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: One taste of this outrageously delicious hot spinach artichoke dip and your guests will not stop eating it until it’s gone. The savory blend of artichokes, spinach and Parmesan cheese is positively addictive! It tastes even better if you make it the night before and chill it in the fridge before baking. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 68 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 7/53 S’Mores Dip Test Kitchen Approved S’Mores Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 32

I like to make this in a stoneware or cast iron dish to help it retain heat

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love making s’mores when we go camping or have a campfire in our backyard, and this easy dip allows us to enjoy this yummy treat any time of the year. I like to make this in a stoneware or cast iron dish to help it retain heat. Try substituting milk chocolate morsels for the semisweet or mini peanut butter cups or peanut butter morsels in place of the chocolate. —Patricia Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 60 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate

(8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein

(8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 8/53 Queso Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Queso Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Thick, cheesy and creamy, this queso is perfect for dipping. I use mild chilis and salsa, but if you like more heat, you can kick it up with medium-heat varieties. Serve it over eggs and omelets for breakfast or pasta with a sprinkle of bacon for a Mexican-American mac and cheese. —Kallee Krong-MCCreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 172 calories, 17g fat (10g

Serve it with bread cubes, pita bread or assorted raw veggies

saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 289mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 9/53 Hot Seafood Spread 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bake this hot seafood spread in a hollowed-out pumpernickel or white round bread loaf. Serve it with bread cubes, pita bread or assorted raw veggies. —Linda Doll, St. Albert, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 168 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 10/53 Rotel Dip 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Rotel Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy, delicious and made with only four ingredients, this Rotel dip is an absolute showstopper. It gets a bit of heat from the green chiles and chili powder, with a savory complement of ground beef and ooey-gooey Velveeta cheese. Serve it with tortilla chips, sliced veggies, pretzels or whatever else your heart desires. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 148 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g

sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein

sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. 11/53 Chili con Queso 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chile con Queso Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Years ago, my husband invented this gooey cheese hot dip recipe. I may be biased, but I have to say it’s excellent. If you like heat, rev it up with finely chopped jalapenos. —Patricia Leinheiser, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 103 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 12/53 Championship

When I arrive, they ask, “You brought your bean dip, didn’t you?”

Bean Dip 48 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Championship Bean Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 4-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friends and neighbors expect me to bring this irresistible dip to every gathering. When I arrive, they ask, “You brought your bean dip, didn’t you?” If there are any leftovers, we use them to make bean and cheese burritos the next day. —Wendi Wavrin Law, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 55 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g

sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 13/53 Crab Rangoon Dip 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The sweet chili flavor shines through this cheesy crab rangoon dip and the chips are crisped to perfection. I had some nice canned crab from Sendiks and it was super tasty. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup dip with 6 chips: 277 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 501mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. 14/53

For a lighter beer flavor, go with lager

Beer Cheese Dip Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can use any kind of beer for this hot dip recipe. For a lighter beer flavor, go with lager. If you want the beer flavor to be more pronounced, try an ale or wheat beer. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 177 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 15/53 Loaded Cowboy Queso 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH

I often serve it with homemade tortilla chips sprinkled with taco seasoning

TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 24 servings (6 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Loaded Cowboy Queso is the ultimate football dip! This easy appetizer loaded with cheese, beer, black beans, tomatoes and sausage is our family’s favorite tailgating recipe. I often serve it with homemade tortilla chips sprinkled with taco seasoning. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 110 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 461mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 16/53 Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke

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