When the crowd gathers, a good dip is your best friend. From creamy classics to fresh, zesty twists, these recipe ideas for a movie or game night are versatile enough to pair with crisp veggies or salty chips.
1. Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Sweet roasted peppers, garlic, and Greek yogurt make this dip smoky, tangy, and light. It’s colorful and perfect for dipping pita chips, carrots, or even broccoli florets.
2. Million Dollar Dip
Cheddar, cream cheese, bacon, green onions, and almonds gives this retro dip its flashy name. It’s creamy, crunchy, and works with everything from chips to bell pepper wedges.
3. Street Corn Salsa
Inspired by Mexican elote, this salsa mixes charred corn, lime, Cotija, peppers, onions, and cilantro into a creamy, zesty bowl. It’s just as good with tortilla chips as it is with carrot sticks.
4. Creamy Hummus with Olive Oil
This Mediterranean staple is silky smooth, thanks to chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with pita chips, cucumbers, or peppers.
5. Deviled Egg Dip
Think deviled eggs, but in dip form with creamy eggs, mayo, mustard, and relish blended smooth. Scoop it up with celery or pita chips, and it’ll be gone in minutes.
6. Blue Ribbon Corn Relish
Peppers, onions, celery, and corn come together in this sweet, tangy relish. Delicious scooped up with chips but equally good spooned onto raw veggie sticks.
7. Salsa Verde with Avocado
Tomatillos, lime, jalapeño, and avocado blend into a creamy green dip with just the right amount of heat. Works beautifully with tortilla chips or crisp veggies like jicama.
8. Ricotta & Parmesan Spread
Ricotta and Parmesan blended with fresh herbs make a light yet flavorful dip that feels fancy without the effort. Perfect with cucumber slices or crunchy crackers.
9. Spinach & Feta Dip
Savory spinach meets tangy feta in a creamy dip that feels hearty but fresh. Serve warm with toasted bread or keep it chilled with cucumber spears.
10. Pickled de Gallo
A dill pickle twist on pico de gallo, this dip combines diced pickles with tomato, onion, peppers, and garlic. Bold, briny, and addicting with pretzels or celery.