Are you ready for the Super Bowl? You’re likely unaware that the average Super Bowl viewer consumes over a pound of snacks.
This is a big day for eating yummy food with friends and family.
The big question is, what can you serve to make your party super fun?
Dips are a great idea, with unique flavors like Smoky Salsa and Bacon Ranch that will make your party stand out.
These yummy dips will impress your friends and make them want to come back for more.
Classic Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Classic Spinach and Artichoke Dip is a creamy, cheesy favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) can of artichoke hearts
- 1 package of frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the artichoke hearts, spinach, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until it’s warm and bubbly.
- Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the dip with tortilla chips, crackers, or pita bread.
Spicy Queso Fiesta Dip
A spicy and creamy dip perfect for any fiesta.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 cup diced green chilies
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup diced fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cheese, half-and-half, diced green chilies, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well until the cheese is fully coated with the spices.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with diced cilantro.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or veggies.
Refreshing Tzatziki Dip
A classic Greek dip, Tzatziki is an invigorating and tangy yogurt-based sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Peel and grate the cucumber, then squeeze out excess water.
- In a bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a twist on traditional hummus with sweet and smoky flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roast the red peppers in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the skin is blistered and charred.
- Remove the peppers from the oven and let them cool down.
- Peel the skin off the peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and roasted peppers.
- Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- With the blender or food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil.
- Season the hummus with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley or paprika, if desired.
- Serve with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers.
Bacon Ranch Dip
A creamy and savory dip made with bacon and ranch seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) container of sour cream
- 1 packet of ranch seasoning
- 6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the sour cream and ranch seasoning until well combined.
- Add the crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions to the bowl and stir until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the dip with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables.
French Onion Dip
Classic French Onion Dip is a savory and flavorful snack.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Chop the onion and sauté it in a pan until caramelized.
- In a bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the caramelized onion to the bowl and stir well.
- Stir in the grated cheddar cheese.
- Chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve the French Onion Dip with crackers, chips, or vegetables.
Guacamole Dip
Creamy Guacamole Dip is a classic Mexican recipe made from avocados.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 1/2 lime
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit.
- Scoop the avocado flesh into a large mixing bowl.
- Finely chop the red onion, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro.
- Add the chopped onion, jalapeño, garlic, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the avocado flesh.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and toss to coat.
- Use a fork to mash the ingredients together until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the guacamole dip with tortilla chips or vegetables.
Smoky Salsa Dip
Smoky Salsa Dip is a spicy and flavorful dip perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the jalapeño pepper on a baking sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes, or until the skin is charred.
- Remove the jalapeño from the oven and let it cool down.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted jalapeño, diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and smoked paprika.
- Blend the mixture until it’s coarsely chopped.
- Season the dip with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve with tortilla chips or vegetables.
Caprese Dip
A twist on the classic Italian salad, Caprese Dip combines creamy mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and basil.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
- Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add shredded mozzarella and stir until well combined.
- Fold in cherry tomatoes and chopped basil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the dip to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until warm and bubbly.
- Serve warm with crackers, chips, or toasted bread.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
A creamy and spicy dip made with chicken, perfect for parties.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) container of cream cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix the cream cheese and ranch dressing in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken and buffalo wing sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle the chopped green onions on top of the dip.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Spicy and creamy dip with a jalapeno kick.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced jalapenos
- 1/2 cup diced green chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Add diced jalapenos, green chilies, and garlic powder to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the dip to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or crackers.
Garlic and Herb Dip
A flavorful Garlic and Herb Dip perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and mayonnaise.
- Stir in parsley, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add minced garlic and mix until smooth.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve chilled and enjoy with crackers, chips, or vegetables.
Conclusion
You’ll delight your guests with creamy classics, spice things up with smoky salsas, and explore international flavors, thereby creating a varied spread, offering unique twists, and making your Super Bowl party unforgettable.