36 Cheese Dip Recipes Perfect for Entertaining

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36 Cheese Dip Recipes Perfect for Entertaining1/36 Bacon Dip 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Hot Bacon Cheese Dip Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve tried assorted appetizers before, but this one is a surefire people-pleaser. The thick bacon cheese dip has lots of flavor and keeps my guests happily munching as long as it lasts. I serve it with tortilla chips or sliced French bread. —Suzanne Whitaker, Knoxville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 261 calories, 23g fat (14g

Beer Dip 148

saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein. 2/36 Editor’s Pick: Slow-Cooker Cheeseburger Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fun dip recipe uses ingredients that I always have in the fridge, so it’s easy to throw together on short notice. —Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 157 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. 3/36 Beer Dip 148

Ranch dressing mix flavors this easy dip packed with shredded cheese

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beer Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ranch dressing mix flavors this easy dip packed with shredded cheese. It’s perfect paired with pretzels. Be forewarned, though—it’s hard to stop eating once you’ve started! The beer cheese dip can be made with any type of beer, including nonalcoholic. I’ve taken it to many parties and I am always asked for the recipe. —Michelle Long, New Castle, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 93 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium,

2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein

2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 4/36 Jalapeno Popper Spread 107 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jalapeno Popper Spread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been told by fellow partygoers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper. I like that it can be made without much fuss. —Ariane McAlpine, Penticton, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 239 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 5/36 Refried Bean Dip 48 Reviews Contest

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

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.

This addictive dip is so amazing, no one will miss the meat

6/36 Editor’s Pick: Vegetarian Buffalo Dip 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Buffalo Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors. This addictive dip is so amazing, no one will miss the meat. —Amanda Silvers, Old Fort, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 113 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 7/36 Reuben Dip 29

Even when I double the recipe, I end up with an empty dish

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 32 servings (about 4 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This slow-cooked spread tastes just like the popular Reuben sandwich. Even when I double the recipe, I end up with an empty dish. —Mary Jane Kimmes, Hastings, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoon: 58 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 8/36 Tuscan Sausage & Bean Dip 39 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tuscan Sausage & Bean Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Take it to a party—I’ll bet you no one else will bring anything like it!

Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a spinoff of a Mexican dip I had once. The original was wicked good, but since I was going through an “I’m-so-over-Mexican-dip” phase, I decided to switch it up. Take it to a party—I’ll bet you no one else will bring anything like it! —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 200 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 9/36 Hot Crab Dip 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hot Crab Dip Recipe

This rich, creamy dip is a fun appetizer to whip up for any gathering

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings about 5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have a large family, work full time, and coach soccer and football, so I appreciate recipes that are easy to assemble. This rich, creamy dip is a fun appetizer to whip up for any gathering. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 148 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 10/36 Baked Crab Dip 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Crab Dip Recipe photo by

It looks fancy but is easy to make

Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We enjoyed this exquisite dip at my grandson’s wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You can even make this crab dip recipe ahead of time by filling the bread bowl early in the day and chilling it until serving. Just remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. —Marie Shelley, Exeter, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 100 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 11/36 Loaded Baked

Potato Dip 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I never thought of using waffle-cut fries as a scoop for dip until a friend of mine did at a baby shower. They’re ideal for my cheesy bacon and chive dip, which tastes just like a baked potato topper. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without fries): 149 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.

Every time I make this quick blue cheese dip, someone asks for the recipe

12/36 Chunky Blue Cheese Dip 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings (2 tablespoons dip each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every time I make this quick blue cheese dip, someone asks for the recipe. It only requires a few items, so its a snap to put together. I often prepare the thick spread with Gorgonzola cheese and serve it with toasted pecans. —Sandy Schneider Naperville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons dip: 112 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0

fiber), 3g protein

fiber), 3g protein. 13/36 Pizza Dip 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pizza Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 24 servings (about 3 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can assemble this easy appetizer in a jiffy. The pizza dip goes very fast, so you may want to make two batches. —Stacie Morse, South Otselic, New York Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 62 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 14/36 Baked Onion Dip 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR

But can you blame them?

TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings (2 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some people like this cheesy dip so much that they can’t tear themselves away from the appetizer table to eat their dinner. But can you blame them? With two kinds of cheese and sweet onions in the mix, this ultra creamy dip is unforgettable. —Mona Zignego, Hartford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoon: 131 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 15/36 Cheesy Beef Taco Dip 7 Reviews Contest Winner Cheesy

It’s a hit with my family, and guests rave about it, too

Beef Taco Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Try this recipe for a warm, hearty snack with a bit of a kick. It’s a hit with my family, and guests rave about it, too. Ideal for parties, it makes a big potful. The only “utensil” you’ll need to serve it with is a brimming bowl of tortilla chips. —Carol Smith, Sanford, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 127 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g

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