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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sweet Potato Queso
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.
Fancy Clam Dip
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Instant Pot Baba Ganoush
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Philly Cheesesteak Queso
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.
