Here are 10 delicious excuses to have dip for dinner (as if you needed one) ~ a collection of hot cheesy dip recipes that pretty much make dinner obsolete.
Is it just me or is dip for dinner the best idea ever? When you think about it, it makes sense on so many levels. Maybe the game just went into triple overtime and you can’t leave the screen to go cook a meal, maybe you forgot to take the meat out of the freezer, skipped the market on the way home from work, can’t face any more dishes to wash…or maybe you just like dip…a lot. This is a judgement free zone here at tvfgi, it’s all good.
So enough chit chat, pop open a big bag of chips and let’s get to my favorite hot dip recipes that make the best dinner!
Smokey Spinach Artichoke Dip
This is the classic, the dip recipe that everybody craves. I can’t put my finger on it, but there’s something about the combination of spinach, artichokes, lots of cheese, and a touch of lemon that drives people mad. Better make lots.
Sweet Vidalia Onion Dip
This dip has been a fan favorite ever since it debuted in 2014. How lucky that Vidalia onions are so widely available year round in most parts of the country. We make it every chance we get.
Cheesy Hatch Green Chili Dip
Fresh, frozen, or canned…get your hands on some Hatch chiles and make this dip asap! No worries about it being too spicy ~ Hatch chiles are famously mild and delicious.
Hot Crab Dip
Who wouldn’t want hot cheesy crab dip for dinner? This luxe recipe is simple and straightforward so nothing takes away from the star attraction.
Baked Caramelized Onion Dip
When you take the time to truly caramelize onions the result is nothing short of life changing. This is one of those dip recipes that could become your signature appetizer.
Irresistible Broccoli Cheese Dip!
It’s true, broccoli cheese is irresistible. One dip leads to another, leads to another, leads to….
Cheesy Baked Mushroom Dip
Mushrooms and cheese are always a winning combination, but this earthy dip recipe seals the deal with Gruyere cheese, shallots, and a touch of dry sherry for a sophisticated flavor.
Cheesy Brussels Sprout Dip
Don’t turn up your nose at this one until you try it ~ promise me! It’s one of my all time favorite appetizers and totally dinner worthy!
Warm Hummus with Mushrooms
We’re so used to the little plastic tubs in the supermarket it’s easy to forget that homemade hummus is a luxurious dip that can be served warm with any number of toppings. How about Hummus with Spiced Lamb?
Smoky Onion Dip
Onion dip is such a genius concept that it inspires countless variations. Smoked cheese (I used Gouda and Gruyere) makes this one extra special.
Sue-love your recipes and this post was really special. One note, for those who might waffle because cheese dips, technically speaking, don’t really ‘qualify’ as dinner. Hummus and any grain make a whole protein and is dinner for 70-80% of the world-Beans an Rice, or bread or corn tortillas, etc.
Jet Tila (of Food Network fame) gives away the ‘secret’ to creamy Hummus…DON’T drain and rinse the beans. It’s an emulsion that makes the Hummus creamy deliciousness! It’s how he does it in his restaurant. And for 78 cents a can at Walmart it’s still pretty cheap for a quick dinner. The work goes into making home made Pita bread-a labor of love for me. Thick fluffy ones like in the Greek Restaurants. Can’t wait to start on your 50 Hummus Hacks!
Thanks John! I have to respectfully disagree on the canned bean water, I do my best to remove any trace of ‘canned’ flavor from my beans, so I’m a drain and rinse rinse and rinse again fan. My secret to the absolute creamiest hummus is to use a Vitamix blender, and blend in some ice water at the end. Also lots of tahini 😉
Thanks Sue for getting back to me. I’m looking forward to making the Queso Dip for Super Bowl Sunday!!
PS: Hot Queso Dip ~ This is the one I can’t find the recipe for. Please help. Thanks
Ahhh, hence a little different color from the picture at the top of the Dip List 😉 Thanks again!!
That picture is the same as those in the Baked Caramelized Onion Dip recipe, if that helps!
Hi Sue, I’m looking for the recipe for the very first cheesy dip shown in this email ~ please help me find it. It looks SO DELICIOUS! I can’t wait to make it. Your recipes are always a big hit with my family. Many Thanks!!
Love these as appetizers as well-and dinner for sure! Pinning your onion dip and the pizza dip- yaaaassss!!
Dip nights are the BEST nights 🙂
I won’t be able to get cheese dip out of my head for the rest of the day! What a wonderful line-up of terrific dips. Great for mindless stuffing in my face during the big game – yum yum!
I’d love one of each today please 🙂