Healthy Recipes Appetizers Dips & Spreads 22 Dips That You'll Want to Make Forever By Sadie Schulte Sadie Schulte Sadie Schulte is EatingWell's editorial apprentice. She attends Iowa State University, where she is a senior studying advertising and fashion communications. During her time at college, she has worked as a reporter at the campus newspaper, the Iowa State Daily, where she writes about culture and lifestyle. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 7, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying a cozy night in or simply want a tasty snack, these dips are perfect for any occasion. These four- and five-star rated dip recipes are sure to have you reaching for your chips, veggies and crackers. Creamy classics like our Chicken Parmesan Dip and garlicky favorites like our Roasted Cauliflower Walnut Dip are loaded with flavor you’ll want to dip into forever. 01 of 22 Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Dip Greg DuPree Creamy melted cheese brings sweet corn and spicy jalapeño together with a nice pop of brightness from lime juice and cilantro in this tasty dip inspired by Mexican elote and esquites. This creamy and satisfying dish can be served with tortilla chips and veggies for dipping. View Recipe 02 of 22 Chicken Parmesan Dip No breading and frying here! Layer on the cheese and tomatoes using leftover chicken (or turkey) in this healthy dip recipe. Pair with soft Italian bread and a salad for an easy dinner or serve it as an appetizer for your next party. View Recipe 03 of 22 Lobster Roll Dip This quick and easy summer appetizer turns all the simple flavors of a lobster roll into a warm and bubbling lobster dip. View Recipe 04 of 22 Copycat Trader Joe's Caramelized Onion Dip Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn This savory caramelized onion dip features fresh sweet onion, cooked until sweet and golden and combined with Greek-style yogurt, sour cream and cream cheese for added body. Serve this copycat dip with fresh, crispy veggies, pretzel chips or classic potato chips to please a crowd. View Recipe 05 of 22 Roasted Cauliflower & Walnut Dip This creamy roasted cauliflower dip has the texture of hummus but swaps chickpeas for roasted cauliflower and walnuts for tahini. A head of roasted garlic--which is cooked at the same time as the cauliflower--gives it great flavor. View Recipe 06 of 22 Loaded Black Bean Dip This is a 7-layer black bean dip simplified: Just heat and season refried beans, then top with fresh vegetables for a texturally exciting dip. View Recipe 07 of 22 Almost Chipotle's Guacamole Make guacamole at home that tastes just like it came from Chipotle--but don't worry, our version won't be extra! This deliciously fresh guac is perfect for topping burrito bowls or tacos, or serve as an appetizer or healthy snack with tortilla chips and veggies. View Recipe 08 of 22 Air-Fryer Roasted Corn Salsa Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington, Prop Stylist: Stephanie Hunter This easy corn salsa has a great depth of flavor, thanks to the air fryer. "Roasting" the corn, pepper and tomatoes brings out smoky and caramelized notes in the vegetables. Use this dip as a pairing with meat or fish, or scoop it up with your favorite tortilla chips. View Recipe 09 of 22 Pecan Pie Dip with Crunchy Pie-Crust Dippers This creamy and subtly sweet dessert is perfect for pecan pie lovers who don't want to go through the hassle of making an actual pie. Serve it with sliced apples and pears to complement the pie-dough dippers. View Recipe 10 of 22 Spinach-Feta Dip with Dill Try this spinach dip, infused with fresh dill and briny feta cheese, as a sandwich spread—or serve alongside crackers or crudité. View Recipe 11 of 22 Creamy Loaded Cauliflower Dip Carson Downing (photographer) / Annie Probst (food stylist) / Joseph Wanek (prop Stylist) This creamy cauliflower dip tastes like a baked potato and is served inside a whole head of steamed cauliflower for a fun low-carb play on a bread bowl. Microwaving the cauliflower head is easy, but you can also steam it or use a pressure cooker to soften it up. If you want to skip the cauliflower bowl, just steam 1/2 cup cauliflower florets in the microwave and continue with Step 3. View Recipe 12 of 22 Easy Scallion-Salmon Dip Inspired by the classic combination of smoked salmon and cream cheese, this spread is perfect for slathering on a bagel or serving as a dip with bagel chips. This salmon dip recipe is a great way to use up leftovers from Miso-Maple Salmon (see Associated Recipes). View Recipe 13 of 22 Tequila Guacamole Margarita lovers will go crazy for this twist on classic guacamole. Spiking your guacamole with tequila adds an extra layer of flavor and blends deliciously with the fresh lime juice and jalapeño. This guacamole is for grown-ups only, but you can omit the tequila if you're serving to kids. View Recipe 14 of 22 Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip EatingWell This quick, healthy dip is an easy appetizer or snack. If you don't have cannellini beans, chickpeas work just as well. Serve this tasty dip alongside veggies, crackers, pita or pretzels. View Recipe 15 of 22 Spinach & Artichoke Dip Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan Silver A go-to appetizer for parties, this spinach and artichoke dip has all the creamy-inside, brown-and-crispy-on-top texture and cheesy taste that makes dips like this appealing, but with less calories and fat. View Recipe 16 of 22 Black Bean Hummus Casey Barber For a fun spin on hummus, swap in black beans for the traditional chickpeas. It's just as fiber-rich and filling, but with a taste that pairs well with tortilla chips and crisp bell peppers. View Recipe 17 of 22 Air-Fryer Roasted Peach Salsa Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington, Prop Stylist: Stephanie Hunter "Roasting" the peaches brings out their natural sugars, while the jalapeño's mild heat balances the flavors to create a sweet and spicy salsa. Serve this healthy salsa with tortilla chips for an easy appetizer, or use it as a topping for meat and fish. View Recipe 18 of 22 Double-Tahini Hummus You'll look like an expert with this easy hummus recipe that produces the lightest, silkiest hummus you've ever had. Chilling the cooked chickpeas ensures that when they're blended with the oil and cold tahini the hummus will come out creamy rather than oily. In a pinch, you can use the quick-soak technique (see Step 1), reduce the chilling time and still get great hummus. View Recipe 19 of 22 Turmeric-Ginger Tahini Dip Flavored with turmeric, ginger and garlic, this tahini dip recipe is perfect for dipping vegetables or topping your next falafel. View Recipe 20 of 22 Kale Artichoke Dip A riff on traditional spinach artichoke dip, this creamy, cheesy dip recipe is made healthier by replacing some of the cream cheese with yogurt. Serve as an easy appetizer with tortilla chips and carrot sticks. View Recipe 21 of 22 Southwestern Layered Bean Dip Plenty of black beans, salsa and chopped fresh vegetables mean a healthy amount of dietary fiber in this Tex-Mex-inspired layered dip. We use reduced-fat sour cream along with full-fat (and full-flavored) cheese to make the dip lighter without compromising great taste. Be sure to have lots of baked tortilla chips on hand when you serve it. View Recipe 22 of 22 Caramelized Leek Dip Johnny Autry Caramelized leeks, fresh scallions and chives give this French-onion-inspired dip a triple hit of allium flavor. Serve with crudités and potato chips. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit