31 Super Bowl Dips Ready to Be Your Party's MVP, From Beer Cheese to Guacamole From warm bakes to zesty ranch, hummus, and seafood spreads, these dip recipes will win big on game day. By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 27, 2026 Add Us On SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: Food & Wine / Photo by Jason Donnelly / Food Styling by Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling by Addelyn Evans For some hosts, a Super Bowl party is less about the final score and more about what’s happening on the snack table—and dips are the heart of the spread. This collection of game day–ready dip recipes goes far beyond opening a jar, with options ranging from bubbly warm cheese dips to classic spinach dips, smoked seafood dips, and even a vegan version of pimento cheese. Some are quick and pantry-driven, others reward a little extra effort, but all are designed for scooping, sharing, and repeat visits to the table. Open a bag of chips, warm up tortillas, or even make your own crackers, and get dipping. Keep all of your recipes at your fingertips. With the MyRecipes app you can easily save and organize your favorites from anywhere, including Instagram and TikTok, in one convenient place. Get the free app. 01 of 31 Garlic Chive Ranch with Crudités Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Thom Driver 2022 F&W Best New Chef Calvin Eng builds extra depth into his ranch by incorporating MSG, Kewpie mayonnaise, and garlic chives—a rich, savory counterpoint to Chinese celery, long beans, bok choy, radishes, and other vegetables that hold their texture after a quick blanch in salted water. Get the Recipe Save 02 of 31 French Onion White Bean Dip Food & Wine / Photo by Morgan Hunt Ward / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall Made with a base of caramelized onions, canned cannellini beans, and cream cheese, this rich dip bubbles over with nutty Gruyère cheese. Get the Recipe Save 03 of 31 Guacamole for a Crowd Food & Wine / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle Use 18 avocados plus bright lime juice, spicy jalapeños, fresh tomatoes, and a little hot sauce to make enough guacamole for the whole crew. It's easy to cut the recipe in half if your guest list doesn't warrant such a big batch. Get the Recipe Save 04 of 31 Mediterranean-Inspired 7-Layer Dip Food & Wine / Photo by Sara Haas Layered with vibrant Mediterranean flavors like tahini, sun-dried tomatoes, and kalamata olives, this seven-layer dip turns pantry staples into a stunning, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Get the Recipe Save 05 of 31 Fried Pickle Dip Food & Wine / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Tucker Vines Punch up the party with this creamy, briny dip — no deep fryer required. Buttery toasted panko brings crunch to a tangy sour cream and pickle base. Get the Recipe Save 06 of 31 Cheesy Pinto Bean Dip with Chorizo and Chiles Cedric Angeles Deliciously savory and hearty, this party-ready dip features creamy pinto beans flavored with three kinds of chiles and packed with Mexican chorizo, crispy bacon, and onions. Gooey Oaxaca cheese ties everything together — feel free to melt even more on top if you're feeling especially indulgent. Get the Recipe Save 07 of 31 Queso Flameado Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Nothing ignites a party like a spicy cheese dip set aflame with tequila. Serve warm alongside charred corn tortillas, topped with a squeeze of fresh lime and pickled carrots to cut through the richness. Get the Recipe Save 08 of 31 Creamed Corn Dip Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Store-bought chive and onion cream cheese is a shortcut to quick flavor for this creamy dip made with sweet corn and chopped chives. Since Super Bowl Sunday doesn't coincide with peak corn season, feel free to use frozen yellow corn here. Get the Recipe Save 09 of 31 Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip Justin Walker Made extra rich and flavorful with four kinds of cheese — cream cheese, Gouda, mozzarella, and Parmesan — this fan-favorite baked spinach-artichoke dip is especially effortless thanks to the use of frozen veggies. Get the Recipe Save 10 of 31 Beer Cheese Food & Wine / Photo by Jason Donnelly / Food Styling by Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling by Addelyn Evans A blend of sharp cheddar and cream cheese is spiked with a generous amount of pale ale for a tangy, spicy spread that's terrific with pretzels and raw veggies. Get the Recipe Save 11 of 31 Dirty Martini Dip Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Nicole Hopper / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle If you take your Dirty Martini with a blue cheese-stuffed olive or three, this boozy and briny dip is for you. We soaked buttery Castelvetrano olives in gin and vermouth, then processed the brine with a creamy blue cheese base that's the perfect match for crostini or ruffled potato chips. Get the Recipe Save 12 of 31 Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip) Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Lebanese cooking instructor Jeanette Chawki's mildly spicy dip of roasted red bell peppers and toasted walnuts is bolstered by finely ground crispy breadsticks. It's smooth, thick, and layered with flavor from tangy pomegranate molasses and zesty pepper paste. Get the Recipe Save 13 of 31 Caramelized Five-Onion Dip Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Onion dip is plenty delicious in its own right, and, in this recipe from F&W's Justin Chapple, five types of caramelized onions bring loads of additional flavor to the party. Cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream provide the dip's creamy, luscious base. Get the Recipe Save 14 of 31 Crispy Spam Dip Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Phoebe Hausser Inspired by the traditional Appalachian recipe, chef Travis Milton’s whipped Spam dip is a smooth combination of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and the iconic canned luncheon meat. Get the Recipe Save 15 of 31 Sweet Potato Queso Antonis Achilleos F&Ws Ann Taylor Pittman serves up this vibrant queso made with Colby-Jack cheese. It gets its subtle sweetness and orange color from the addition of pureed sweet potato, which also helps to thicken the cheese dip. Get the Recipe Save 16 of 31 Fancy Clam Dip Justin Walker Using canned clams makes this dip easy to source, no matter where you live. Cream cheese and crème fraîche provide creaminess, while the dill and hot sauce brighten everything up. We especially like it with thick, crispy kettle chips. Get the Recipe Save 17 of 31 Salsa Asada de Aguacate (Avocado Salsa) Eva Kolenko / Food Styling by Carrie Purcell / Prop Styling by Nidia Cueva Lightly char tart tomatillos on the grill up to three hours ahead and mellow the heat with buttery mashed avocados for this creamy, spicy salsa with the best elements of guacamole and salsa verde. Get the Recipe Save 18 of 31 Pico de Gallo Matt Taylor-Gross Fresh is the name of the game here. The simple combination of tomatoes, onion, scallions, cilantro, chiles, and grapefruit or lime juice is always a win when served with tortilla chips. Get the Recipe Save 19 of 31 Vegan Pimiento Cheese Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Make the iconic snack dairy-free with a creamy and savory base of extra-firm tofu, acidic brightness from pickle brine and apple cider vinegar, and umami from nutritional yeast and miso. Get the Recipe Save 20 of 31 Warm Crab Dip with Fresh Herbs Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Kay Clarke If you've lucked into some fresh crab, we think this is one of the most delicious things you can do with it. Cream cheese, a hint of mustard, and a golden breadcrumb topping are perfect complements to delicate, sweet crab. Serve with toasted baguette slices and watch it disappear. Get the Recipe Save 21 of 31 Spinach Maria Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Take your Super Bowl spread to the next level with this hot and gooey dip loaded with spinach, cheese, and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper. Customize the sauce however you want by adding more garlic, chopped hot chiles, pickled peppers, herbs, or even crabmeat. Get the Recipe Save 22 of 31 Instant Pot Baba Ganoush Caitlin Bensel If the Instant Pot you got for Christmas has been sitting sadly in the corner, now is your chance to put it into action. The pressure cooking function allows you to get the texture of a great baba ganoush without fussing over a grill. Plus, you can make it a couple days ahead of time, if you'd rather relax on Super Bowl Sunday than spend time in the kitchen. Get the Recipe Save 23 of 31 Crudités with Miso-Sesame Dip Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen This umami-packed dip from 2024 F&W Best New Chef Leina Horii combines earthy toasted sesame seeds, nutty white miso, and rice vinegar for a mild sweetness and acidity. Get the Recipe Save 24 of 31 Crab Rangoon Dip Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Props Styling by Josh Hoggle This indulgent crab rangoon dip turns the beloved appetizer into a creamy, oven-baked party starter. Sweet lump crab meets rich cream cheese and sharp cheddar; it's then garnished with scallions and served with crispy wonton chips. Get the Recipe Save 25 of 31 Smoked Salmon Dip Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Smoked salmon is pureed with mayonnaise, sour cream, and cream cheese to form the base of this smoky dip, then combined with finely chopped salmon, briny capers, and dill. Get the Recipe Save 26 of 31 Buffalo Chicken Dip Abby Hocking For this classic crowd-pleaser, a combination of cream cheese and sour cream provides a tangy, creamy backdrop for the generous amount of hot sauce — stick with Frank's RedHot if you can — that gives the dip its quintessential Buffalo flavor. Serve the dip with tortilla chips and celery sticks. Get the Recipe Save 27 of 31 Lubia Pokhteh (Red Kidney Bean Dip) Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Made tart by fire-roasted tomatoes and more rich by crisp, deeply browned onions, this Persian mashed kidney bean dip is usually served to celebrate winter solstice — but we can think of another big winter holiday of sorts that's ideal for snacking. Get the Recipe Save 28 of 31 5-Minute Hummus with Quick Tahini Sauce Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless Made from pantry staples in less than 10 minutes, there's no reason not to put this hummus in your Super Bowl snacking lineup. It's a great base for mix-ins like crunchy toasted nuts or briny chopped olives. Get the Recipe Save 29 of 31 Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip Matt Taylor-Gross Short on time? No problem! This smoky, tangy dip comes together in just five minutes using only a jar of roasted red bell peppers, a package of feta cheese, and a few basic seasonings. Get the Recipe Save 30 of 31 Taco Dip Food & Wine / Photo by Abby Hocking Whether you prepare this familiar favorite on Super Bowl Sunday or make it a day in advance, guests will quickly devour the classic Tex-Mex snack. Get the Recipe Save 31 of 31 Philly Cheesesteak Queso Abby Hocking F&W's Justin Chapple combines Tex-Mex queso and Philly cheesesteak flavors for this crowd-pleasing dip with provolone and white American cheeses, sautéed peppers, onions, and thinly sliced rib eye steak. Get the Recipe Save Explore more: Food Holidays & Occasions Super Bowl Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit