50+ Cheese Dip Recipes for Parties - 1

By Becky Hardin

Published Jan 18, 2020

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Cheese Dips are the best way to get the party started! I’ve gathered our 50 best cheese dip recipes, cream cheese dips, queso recipes, and hot cheesy dips of all kinds to make sure you have the best appetizer for your parties. Whether you’re cheering on your favorite team on game day, preparing for an awesome Cinco de Mayo, or just gathering some easy cheese dips for you and a few friends, these dips are real crowd pleasers!

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Best Cheese Dips

There’s never a bad time for a deliciously cheesy dip! Whether you’re preparing for a party, gathering recipes for game day, or looking for an appetizer to serve with drinks, you can always count on an easy cheese dip recipe to save the day.

Between the best queso recipes, cream cheese dips, and hot cheese dip recipes, there’s surely one or two party dips here to add to your menu. There are plenty of cheesy dips you can make in an Instant Pot and Crockpot too, to make party prep even easier.

So get ready for the Super Bowl , Cinco de Mayo , Taco Night , happy hour, or any holiday party with these dip recipes!

I’m also sharing some tips below on making, storing, and reheating quesos and cheese dips, so you’re ready for it all!

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Chicken Enchilada Dip

Best Cheese Dip Recipes

Whether you prefer a simple queso recipe, or a loaded cheese dip, you’ll find something here to love. These hot and cheesy dip recipes are perfect for any party, holiday, or occasion. Everyone will devour these!

Party-ready Cheese Dips

These easy cheese dip recipes are all hot, melty, and delicious. Loaded with tasty ingredients and easy to make, they’re sure to be crowd pleasers at any party.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

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Philly Cheesesteak Dip

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Crab Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl

Garlic Herb Tomato Goat Cheese Dip is my FAVORITE EASY CHEESE DIP APPETIZER! Baked Goat Cheese Dip is classy, simple, and so delicious. Packed with tomatoes, garlic, feta, ricotta, and goat cheese. Go-to baked cheese appetizer. - 14 Garlic Herb Tomato Goat Cheese Dip is my FAVORITE EASY CHEESE DIP APPETIZER! Baked Goat Cheese Dip is classy, simple, and so delicious. Packed with tomatoes, garlic, feta, ricotta, and goat cheese. Go-to baked cheese appetizer. - 15

Goat Cheese Dip with Tomatoes and Herbs

This GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA DIP is the ultimate party food, loaded with chicken, green chiles, cream cheese, sour cream, and so much more. It will be gone in minutes from any get together. - 16 This GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA DIP is the ultimate party food, loaded with chicken, green chiles, cream cheese, sour cream, and so much more. It will be gone in minutes from any get together. - 17

Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Dip

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Cheesy Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Dip

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Cheeseburger Dip

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Pizza Dip

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Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu Dip

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White Queso Dip

Simple Queso and Cheese Dips

Every party needs a good queso or simple cheese dip for chips, and these recipes are perfect for the occasion.

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White Queso Recipe

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Queso Fundido

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Instant Pot Queso

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Poblano Queso

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Healthy Queso

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Vegan Queso (Dairy Free Queso Recipe)

Beer Cheese Dip has been around for ages but this 4 INGREDIENT BEER CAN QUESO is our absolute favorite EASY beer queso dip! This Queso Dip with Cream Cheese is made with just beer, shredded cheese, and spicy diced tomatoes, making it a recipe you will make again and again. Game Day has never been more delicious (or easier) than with this Beer Cheese Dip Recipe. - 39 Beer Cheese Dip has been around for ages but this 4 INGREDIENT BEER CAN QUESO is our absolute favorite EASY beer queso dip! This Queso Dip with Cream Cheese is made with just beer, shredded cheese, and spicy diced tomatoes, making it a recipe you will make again and again. Game Day has never been more delicious (or easier) than with this Beer Cheese Dip Recipe. - 40

Beer Cheese Dip (Only 4 Ingredients)

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Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe

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Hot Corn and Bacon Beer Cheese Dip

Cream Cheese Dip Recipes

Cream cheese is my favorite dip ingredients, because it makes the creamiest dips. All of these dip recipes use it as a base, and they are just so delicious!

Chicken Enchilada Dip is one of the cheesiest and most delicious dips I've ever made. This easy Tex Mex dip recipe is filled with chicken, cream cheese, corn, beans, tomatoes, and enchilada sauce. It's sure to be an instant favorite on game day, or at any get-together! - 44 Chicken Enchilada Dip is one of the cheesiest and most delicious dips I've ever made. This easy Tex Mex dip recipe is filled with chicken, cream cheese, corn, beans, tomatoes, and enchilada sauce. It's sure to be an instant favorite on game day, or at any get-together! - 45

Chicken Enchilada Dip

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Crab Rangoon Dip

HOT ONION DIP has been a family favorite for years. I just love the sweet, cheesy onion flavor. You really can't do better than a classic hot onion dip recipe for the holidays or game day. It's perfect for dipping and oh so yummy. This is the BEST hot onion souffle dip recipe around! - 48 HOT ONION DIP has been a family favorite for years. I just love the sweet, cheesy onion flavor. You really can't do better than a classic hot onion dip recipe for the holidays or game day. It's perfect for dipping and oh so yummy. This is the BEST hot onion souffle dip recipe around! - 49

Hot Onion Dip

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Hot Corn and Bacon Beer Cheese Dip

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Shrimp Dip

Herb Cream Cheese Dip is a simple yet delicious dip that's perfect for any party or any occasion. Serve it with crackers and guests will devour it! This Herb Coeur a la Creme recipe is savory, tasty, and super easy. There are so many uses for outside of dipping, you will be amazed! - 54 Herb Cream Cheese Dip is a simple yet delicious dip that's perfect for any party or any occasion. Serve it with crackers and guests will devour it! This Herb Coeur a la Creme recipe is savory, tasty, and super easy. There are so many uses for outside of dipping, you will be amazed! - 55

Herb Cream Cheese Dip (Herb Coeur a La Creme)

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Cold Beer Cheese Dip

Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

These cheesy dips may be cold, but they’re just as tasty. I love how quick and easy these are to make, and they’re great for dipping chips, veggies, and crackers of all kinds.

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Easy Beer Cheese Dip Recipe (Beer Cheese Spread)

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Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe

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Taco Dip

Blue Cheese Dip is the perfect veggie dip for parties, holidays, and game day. This yogurt and cream cheese dip recipe is smoky, cheesy, and full of flavor. You need this cold dip recipe for crackers, veggies, and more. It's easy to make and super tasty! - 63 Blue Cheese Dip is the perfect veggie dip for parties, holidays, and game day. This yogurt and cream cheese dip recipe is smoky, cheesy, and full of flavor. You need this cold dip recipe for crackers, veggies, and more. It's easy to make and super tasty! - 64

Smoky Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

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Boursin Cheese Recipe

Want to learn How to Make Pimento Cheese? You've come to the right place! This Homemade Pimento Cheese recipe is bold and full of flavor. The classic Southern spread is perfect to serve at parties, and of course it makes an amazing Pimento Cheese Sandwich. With tasty Colby cheese and sweet Pimento peppers, this is the Best Pimento Cheese recipe out there! - 67 Want to learn How to Make Pimento Cheese? You've come to the right place! This Homemade Pimento Cheese recipe is bold and full of flavor. The classic Southern spread is perfect to serve at parties, and of course it makes an amazing Pimento Cheese Sandwich. With tasty Colby cheese and sweet Pimento peppers, this is the Best Pimento Cheese recipe out there! - 68

Pimento Cheese Recipe

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Pepper Jelly Dip

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Whipped Feta Dip

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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Cheesy Crockpot Dips

Making cheese dips in a slow cooker is one of the best options for parties and holidays. It’s hands-off, and the crock pot will keep it warm too!

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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Crockpot Pizza Dip

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Crockpot BBQ Chicken Dip

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Crockpot Queso

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Crockpot Spinach Dip

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Crockpot Sausage Dip

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Crockpot Corn Dip

LOADED COWBOY QUESO is the ultimate Super Bowl dip! This EASY appetizer is loaded with velveeta, pepper jack, black beans, Rotel, and sausage! OUR FAVORITE TAILGATING DIP RECIPE! - 88

Velveeta Rotel Queso

More Cheese Dip Recipes

Don’t worry, there are even more cheesy dip recipes here to try!

Cowboy Dip Queso (Loaded Velveeta Queso Dip) is the ultimate Super Bowl appetizer. This EASY Rotel Dip recipe is loaded with Velveeta, beer, pepper jack, black beans, Rotel, and sausage! - 89 Cowboy Dip Queso (Loaded Velveeta Queso Dip) is the ultimate Super Bowl appetizer. This EASY Rotel Dip recipe is loaded with Velveeta, beer, pepper jack, black beans, Rotel, and sausage! - 90

Velveeta Queso Recipe (Rotel Dip)

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Hot Bacon Feta Dip

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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Mexican Street Corn Dip

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Cheesy Refried Bean Dip

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Bacon Spinach Dip

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Hot Crab Dip

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Easy Cheese Fondue Recipe

With all of these easy and delicious cheese dip recipes on hand, you’re sure to have a hit at your next party!

Any easily-meltable cheese will do, but white cheeses, pepper jack, or sharp cheddar work well.

Most will keep about 4 days in the refrigerator, but it depends on the full ingredients list. Be sure to store dips in airtight containers to keep them fresh.

The best way to thicken queso and cheese dip is to mix in a bit of cornstarch (you can also use flour).

The best way to keep queso warm during a party is to keep it and serve it out of a slow cooker. Place it in the cooker and set it to the WARM setting.

Cheese is low on carbs and high on fat, which makes it good for the keto diet. So most quesos or plain cheese dips will work.

Like most cooked foods, cheese dips should be refrigerated within 2 hours. So don’t leave them sitting out longer than that without a warmer or lid (like a slow cooker).

Queso is generally a smooth melted cheese dip that might have ingredients like peppers, salsa, and spicier elements mixed in. While cheese dip can be any number of dips with a cheesy element. I would call queso a cheese dip, but I wouldn’t call every cheese dip a queso.

More Party Dips and Appetizers

If you need more appetizers and party foods for your next get together, there are plenty of options. Get more recipe ideas with these wings, dips, and finger foods!

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Crockpot Queso

What to Serve with Cheesy Party Dips

If you’re serving any of these cheese dip recipes at your party, you’re going to need something to dip in it. You can’t go wrong with tortilla chips and queso dips, but there are so many types of chips, crackers, and other dippers to try. Consider pita chips, potato chips, fresh breads (sourdough and baguettes are great), hearty crackers for loaded cheese dips, or even fresh veggies. I also love soft pretzel bites for a more filling dipper!

Can you freeze cheese dips?

You can store some cheese dips in the freezer. It mostly depends on the type of cheese, and other ingredients in the dip. Just check each recipe for storage details.

Here are a few notes to keep in mind:

  • Cream cheese dips generally don’t hold up well in the freezer because the texture can become grainy when reheated. But you can freeze them, if you need to.
  • Pure queso can be frozen pretty easily, but the trick is in the reheating to make sure the texture comes out nice and smooth.
  • If you’re making a baked cheese dip ahead of time, just prep and freeze (skip the baking step).

How do you reheat cheese dips?

The best method for reheating quesos and cheese dips depends on the type of dip recipe.

  • If it’s a simple queso dip , it’s easy to reheat it on the stove by just heating it over low-medium heat and stirring regularly until fully heated through.
  • If it’s a chunkier cheese dip with lots of ingredients, sometimes it’s better to place it in a baking dish and reheat in the oven.
  • If the dip was originally made in the crockpot , I find the best way to reheat it is to just put it back in the slow cooker and warm it up.
  • You can also reheat most dips in the microwave for a quicker approach. Just make sure to use a microwave-safe dish and something to cover it (cheese explosions are the worst). Reheat about 15 seconds at a time and stir until it’s fully heated through.

Any one of these easy dips will be perfect for any party or holiday. Make these cheesy dip recipes for game day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or Cinco de Mayo. There’s never a bad time for a delicious dip!

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By Becky Hardin

Published Jul 12, 2017

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This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.

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Essential Grocery List

It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!

It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.

However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.

In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.

I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.

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What to Buy at the Grocery Store

This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.

When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.

So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!

Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!

Fresh Produce

  • Apples
  • Bananas
  • Strawberries
  • Avocados
  • Bell Peppers
  • Carrots
  • Broccoli
  • Garlic
  • Lemons/Limes
  • Onion
  • Parsley
  • Cilantro
  • Basil
  • Potatoes
  • Spinach
  • Tomatoes

GRAINS

  • Breadcrumbs
  • Pasta
  • Quinoa
  • Rice
  • Sandwich Bread
  • Tortillas

MEAT/PROTEIN

  • Chicken
  • Eggs
  • Ground Beef
  • Sliced Turkey
  • Lunch Meat

DAIRY

  • Butter
  • Sliced Cheese
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Milk
  • Sour Cream
  • Greek Yogurt

BAKING GOODS

  • Baking powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Brown Sugar
  • Flour
  • Honey
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Dry Yeast
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Powdered Sugar

FREEZER

  • Fruit and Berries
  • Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
  • Juice Concentrate
  • Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
  • Pie Crust
  • Cookie Dough

CANNED/DRIED GOODS

  • Chicken stock/broth
  • Salsa
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Jam/Jelly
  • Peanut Butter
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
  • Soups
  • Tuna
  • Green Chiles
  • Canned Veggies
  • Coffee or Tea

Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods

CONDIMENTS/SPICES

  • Black Pepper
  • Chili Powder
  • Cinnamon
  • Crushed Red Pepper
  • Cumin
  • Garlic Powder
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Mayo
  • Nutmeg
  • Paprika
  • Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
  • Soy Sauce
  • Steak Sauce
  • Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
  • Salad Dressings

OILS/VINEGARS

  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Coconut Oil
  • Olive Oil
  • Vegetable/Canola Oil
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • White Vinegar
  • Cooking Wine
  • White Wine Vinegar

SNACKS

  • Crackers
  • Nuts
  • Quick Oats
  • Popcorn
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Cereal

Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!

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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!

Stock Your Kitchen

Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!

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