Sure, plain ol' potato chips are just fine, but dips for chips make this snack all the more tempting. Check out our favorite scratch-made dips.
19 Dips for Chips We Can’t Stop Snacking On
Updated on Aug. 21, 2024
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Here’s a fantastic way to deliver all that blazing jalapeno popper taste without the work. Whenever I bring this jalapeno popper dip recipe to a party, I’m always asked for the recipe. Serve with corn chips, tortilla chips or butter crackers. —Jennifer Wilke, Collinsville, Illinois
1/19
2/19
Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like quick and easy recipes that are spicy, you'll love this Instant-Pot Buffalo chicken dip. It has that real Buffalo wing taste—and it's super cheesy! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
If you like quick and easy recipes that are spicy, too, then you’ll love this Instant-Pot Buffalo chicken dip. It’s super cheesy and easy—and it has that real Buffalo wing taste! Once you master this recipe, try these other pressure cooker-ready appetizers.
3/19
Spicy Sweet Potato Chips & Cilantro Dip
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings (1-1/2 cups dip)
From the Recipe Creator:
This irresistible combo could become your new signature snack food. Park the spicy baked chips next to a bowl of the cool, creamy dip and let the gang have at it. What a fantastic twist on traditional chips and dip! —Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago, Illinois
This irresistible combo could become your new signature snack food. Pair the cool cilantro dip with spicy chips for a duo that’s positively craveable.
4/19
Spicy Honey Sriracha Game Day Dip
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings (3 cups)
From the Recipe Creator:
You can easily whip up this creamy, spicy, salty dip. For parties, I love dips in the slow cooker—just turn it to low once the dip is cooked and let your guests help themselves. No need to worry about the dip getting cold and having to reheat it. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Need a fuss-free dip for your next party? Try a slow-cooker dip like this one. Creamy, salty and spicy, this chip dip checks all the boxes.
5/19
Dill Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Be prepared—you'll likely need to make a double batch of this delightful dill dip recipe. One batch is never enough when we have a get-together! It tastes fantastic with just about any vegetable, so you can use whatever you have on hand as a dipper. —Kathy Beldorth, Three Oaks, Michigan
Be prepared—you’ll likely need to make a double batch of this delightful dill dip recipe. It’s a great dipper for crisp veggies or super crunchy potato chips.
6/19
Nacho Cheese Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
With jobs, school and sport activities, evening is our time for family fun. We munch on this zippy dip while visiting or watching a movie. —Dawn Taylor, Milton, Kentucky
Snag a bag of your favorite tortilla chips and prepare for this homemade nacho cheese to be gone in a flash. This queso is also great for making homemade nachos.
7/19
Dill Pickle Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
My love for pickles led me to create this dill pickle dip. It's so easy to whip together. But be warned...it's addicting! —April Anderson, Forest Lake, Minnesota
Pickle fanatics, take note! This creamy dip recipe uses your favorite brand of dill pickles right in the dip for that briny, herby flavor you crave. When you’ve scooped up every last bit of this snack, move on to these pickle-flavored recipes.
8/19
Seafood Cheese Dip
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
5 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This cheesy recipe has an ideal combination of seafood flavors and clings beautifully to slices of bread. —Michelle Domm, Atlanta, New York
You just need five ingredients to make this simple dip that goes great with chips, crostini and more. Need more simple recipes for your next shindig? Try more five-ingredient appetizers.
9/19
Jalapeno Ranch Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2-1/4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Ranch dressing got its start on a real dude ranch in California. Punch up the western original with green salsa, green chiles, jalapenos and cilantro for more color and spice. Serve the dip along with your favorite wings to feed a crowd. —Lindsay Duke, Goodrich, Texas
Give your classic ranch dip a kick with a good helping of jalapenos. Fresh cilantro helps balance out the flavors.
10/19
Caramelized Onion Dip
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Once you taste this fabulous caramelized onion dip, you'll never go back to store-bought french onion dip. While it takes a little longer to make, I promise it's worth every minute. —Kelly Gardner, Alton, Illinois
Once you taste this fabulous dip, you might only grab the ready-made French onion dip when you’re in a pinch. While it takes a little longer to make, this is one scratch-made version of store-bought food that’s worth every ounce of effort.
11/19
Beer Dip
Total Time
5 min
Servings
3-1/2 cups
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
While pretzels are the natural pairing for beer cheese dip, there’s nothing wrong with dipping a tasty kettle-cooked potato chip into this spread.
12/19
Roasted Vegetable Dip
Total Time
40 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While my children were always very willing eaters, I came up with this recipe to get them to eat more veggies and enjoy it. The dip doesn't last long in our house. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire
Packed with veggies, this dip takes advantage of your garden’s bounty and your farmers market haul.
13/19
Hot Chili Dip
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
about 2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
"I first made this zippy dip for my husband's birthday party," recalls Nikki Rosati of Franksville, Wisconsin. "So many people asked for the recipe that I photocopied it to pass out."
We love easy recipes that hit the spot. This spicy dip uses just four ingredients—and we bet you have most of them in your pantry already.
14/19
Parmesan Yogurt Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1-1/4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
We like to eat raw vegetables a few times a week as a side dish for a meal, and this is a healthier alternative to ranch dressing for a veggie dip. —Kathleen Tribble, Buellton, California
While many dips for chips start with cream cheese or sour cream as a base, this one uses yogurt. Plain yogurt adds a great tangy flavor and mixes just as easily with the herbs and spices in the recipe.
15/19
Shallot-Blue Cheese Dip
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Perfect party fare, this five-ingredient dip is a treat on baked potatoes too. —Alisa Pirtle, Browns Valley, California
This creamy, cheesey dip is great for chips, but don’t stop there! Leftovers of this one are great on baked potatoes.
16/19
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This creamy dip is a nice addition to an appetizer buffet. It's received many compliments, and I've handed out several copies of the recipe. —Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
This creamy dip may look cool, but don’t be deceived! It gets a kick from horseradish and a few dashes of hot sauce.
17/19
Hot Bacon Cheese Dip
Total Time
2 hours 15 min
Servings
4 cups
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
Need a snack that’s always a winner? Try this bacon- and cheese-packed dip for chips. Grab a bag of ripple chips, pretzels or even crackers and dive in. We’re sure there won’t be a scoop left by the end of the party.
18/19
Chunky Blue Cheese Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12 servings (2 tablespoons dip each)
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
Blue cheese fanatics, add this one to your recipe box. Combined with cream cheese and crunchy pecans, this dip is one you won’t be able to stop snacking on. While it’s great with chips, try it with sliced pear, crostini or crackers for something different.
19/19
Zippy Curry Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 1 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone eats their vegetables when this creamy dip is served alongside them. The curry flavor gets stronger the longer the dip stands, so I like to make it in advance. —Priscilla Steffke, Wausau, Wisconsin
For a more pronounced curry flavor in this dip, make it a day in advance. This is one of those recipes that’s better the next day.
