Party Dip Recipes for Chips and More

Dips are ideal for bringing people together. They quickly establish common ground by demanding that you dish up from the same place or even eat close together around a favorite dip bowl. Dips are social feeding at its best at any party!

The Best Party Dips

The 90s music charts agree...

♩ ♬"I put my hand upon your hip, When I dip you dip we dip! You put your hand upon my hip, When you dip I dip we dip!" ♪ ♫

Thank you Freak Nasty, for your permission to dip, I didn't need your permission, but you sound like one less obstacle between me and some creamy, flavorful goodness. And much like your 1997 hit, Da Dip, a good dip really brings the party!!!

Let's start with Hummus! I can show you how to make creamy hummus as well as one of my favorites, black bean hummus made super creamy with the addition of avocado!

A patriotic mozzarella and olive dip is the perfect way to accent a large get-together, and this pepperoni pizza dip  is great for gatherings large or small.

Dip Recipes For Any Occasion

Of course, you don't need company (or someone's hands on your hips) to dip! I wouldn't fault anyone who decides to, only speaking hypothetically, cuddle up with a baked cheese ball dip all alone, in the bath, while the kids are FINALLY going to bed, and they are now husband's problem, while binge-watching Grey's Anatomy on my phone, and carbohydrates feel almost like Dr. McDreamy's arms...  Oops, busted dip-dreaming again.  Sorry.

My other solo fave (or what I like to call the "Me-Party with Bread") is a cheesesteak dip eaten with a toasted baguette.

Quick and Easy Dip Recipes

Okay, forget the frying and decorations. When I just remembered that I volunteered to bring an appetizer, I opt for my favorite sour cream and onion dip and swing by the grocery store for crackers.

Also, an Easy Guacamole Recipe , Fresh Salsa Recipe, or White Nacho Cheese is an obvious choice that only requires a bag of chips for dip stardom!

No time the day of the event to make the dip? You can make this fruit dip with cream cheese days in advance and have it ready to go out the door. No kidding, my husband's coworkers beg him to bring this to work functions again and again!

Voila, dip magic!

Other Simple Appetizers and Party Food

Dips are often the go-to for party appetizers. Let me introduce you to some other party favorites! One of my most popular recipes ever is for these sweet n' easy ham and cheese sliders.  Or try these Wingers Sticky Fingers-- they are sweet and spicy and are made frozen chicken fingers so they are suuuper easy!

Remember, NO DOUBLE DIPPING! ( ...unless you are alone, or with Patrick Dempsey.)