30+ Easy Dip Recipes for Chip and Dip Day!

With its slightly sweet, slightly tangy flavor, ketchup is one of the most popular dipping sauces in the USA. Homemade ketchup is so much tastier and healthier than store-bought options, and the best part is that it's absurdly easy to make. All you need is fresh tomatoes, spices, a pinch of sugar, a dash of vinegar, and that's it!

Mayonnaise is a universally versatile spread that goes with just about anything. It's used as a dipping sauce with French fries or as the base of a spinach and artichoke dip, or spread over toasted bread to make a BLT.

No party spread is complete without homemade guacamole and tortilla chips. Whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo, have friends over for game day, or are hosting a barbecue, guacamole is a must-have on the table. This classic Mexican avocado dip can also be smeared on burger buns, or spooned onto tacos, burritos, and even baked potatoes, as well as served with chips.

Fresh spinach dip is a crowd-pleasing, creamy and cheesy dip to serve as an appetizer to a crowd. Pair it with your favorite crackers, chips or veggies for an easy go-to party recipe.

If you've been looking for an effortless, super quick appetizer you can throw together in less than 5 minutes, you'll be thrilled with this easy Knorr spinach dip recipe. It's as simple as mixing the ingredients in a bowl and letting the dip chill for a couple of hours before serving. Rich and creamy, with a little crunch thanks to water chestnuts and green onions, this Knorr spinach dip will be a surefire hit at any party, potluck, or holiday get-together. Serve it with crackers, seasonal raw veggies, or fresh artisan bread. If you really want to impress, you can also serve it in a bread bowl. Knorr spinach dip is the perfect recipe you can put together just a few hours before your guests arrive and it's one tasty appetizer they will absolutely adore.

Skordalia is a classic Greek potato and garlic dip that's perfect for summer. It's made with mashed potatoes and garlic, plus some red wine vinegar to give it a touch of tangy flavor and olive oil to make it creamy.

The next time you're hosting a big group for a party, whip up this delicious, easy-to-make hot corn dip. Packed with tender sautéed corn and bell peppers mixed into a creamy, cheesy, spicy dip, this is one irresistible appetizer that's sure to disappear quickly.

Smoked fish dip is an easy, creamy dipping sauce recipe. Just mix the smoked mackerel and sour cream into a creamy sauce, and flavor it with spring onions and horseradish to make it richer.

This easy, creamy buffalo chicken dip has it all. Perfectly spicy, a little tangy, and cheesy, with tender, juicy pieces of shredded chicken throughout, it's a fantastic dish to serve up on game day or anytime you're hosting a party.

If you're a fan of traditional hummus, get ready to fall in love with roasted red pepper hummus. With its sweet, smoky flavor and richly creamy, smooth texture, homemade roasted red pepper hummus is the perfect party dip, especially when you need something to wow your guests and are short on time.

There's nothing like rich, creamy blue cheese dressing, especially when it's homemade! A little tangy, slightly sweet, with plenty of mouthwatering blue cheese flavor, it's a must anytime you're serving up buffalo wings or as a dip for party appetizers like pretzels, raw veggies, fries, or potato wedges – there are plenty of options! It's outrageously easy to make and has incredible taste. You'll never buy store-bought blue cheese dressing again! Serve it up in a nice and small bowl to impress your guests.

The hummus is a healthy, smooth and creamy Lebanese dip recipe you can also serve as a spread. This typical Middle Eastern is made of boiled chickpeas, tahini paste, garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with paprika. Super quick and easy to make, you just need a food processor to blend all ingredients together until fluffy.

Cheese sauce is a very easy and quick dipping sauces to make at home in no time. Creamy, smooth and delicious, this homemade recipe is a kid favorite as it is so richer and tastier than the store-bought. Use cream and your favorite melting cheeses such as cheddar or Emmental to make a flavorful sauce you can serve in several different ways. It's so versatile you can pair it with pasta, nachos or vegetables. You can make cheese sauce in a few minutes.

Caramelized onion dip is the perfect party dip to serve anytime you're hosting a get-together with friends and family. This simple dip recipe is made with mouthwatering caramelized onions, sour cream, cream cheese, and wine, and is a million times tastier than anything you'll buy from a store – including Trader Joe's!

A good sauce is always a welcome accompaniment to any meal. And this Tzatziki is exactly that. This quick and easy Greek Tzatziki sauce can be served as a dressing or side sauce to many Mediterranean meals like gyros, lamb pitas, or even Greek salad (you’ll find it in almost every Greek restaurant).

Need a last-minute appetizer to serve to your guests? This gorgeous, creamy whipped feta is perfect! Whipped feta only takes about five minutes to make, so it's ideal when you need a quick yet tasty appetizer or dip for a party.

Southern pimento cheese is a quick, easy dipping sauce recipe that is very popular in Southern homes. Enjoy it during a barbecue with crunchy appetizers like chips, tortillas, vegetable sticks, or as a spread for grilled sandwiches or meat.

Richly creamy, cheesy, and baked to golden, bubbly perfection, homemade spinach artichoke dip is so delicious you'll find any excuse to whip up a batch. It's a super simple to make warm party appetizer that everyone loves, whether you're serving it over the holidays, for game day, at birthday parties, or just because.

If you love a Reuben sandwich, you’ll love this Reuben dip based on its classic flavors! This is an easy dipping sauce recipe that makes a perfect appetizer. It tastes just like a deconstructed Reuben sandwich—cheesy, creamy, and full of flavor!

If you're looking for the ultimate party dip to serve the next time you're hosting friends in your home, nothing beats Rotel dip. This easy-to-make dip calls for just four ingredients, but despite its short ingredient list, Rotel dip is packed with flavor.

This beet hummus is an easy, smooth, colorful dip recipe. It is a delicious alternative to the traditional hummus as it combines roasted beets with chickpeas, ricotta cheese, tahini paste and garlic.

Olive tapenade is a tasty Provençal spread that's perfect for parties. This beautiful savory, salty, garlicky dip has a gorgeous, saturated green color thanks to ingredients like green Castelvetrano olives and flat-leaf parsley.

If you've been hunting for a mouthwatering, healthy dip you can quickly whip up for parties, potlucks, and barbecues, look no further than this tasty cowboy caviar recipe.

Also known as Bavarian obatzter or obazda, obatzda is a simple-to-make German beer cheese dip from Bavaria. It's made from white aged soft cheese like Camembert or Brie mixed with butter, dark or wheat beer, onion, and paprika. It's rich and creamy, with a wonderful cheese flavor.

Black bean hummus is a healthy, vegan Middle Eastern dip recipe. Also perfect as a delicious snack or appetizer, it is a creamy yet thick variant of the traditional hummus made with black beans instead of chickpeas.

Homemade Ranch dressing is a typical American dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic, onion and aromatic herbs. Quick to make, it's a very tasty dressing, perfect for flavoring rich salads, filling sandwiches or to accompany a portion of grilled meat or fish; it can also serve as a dipping sauce for crisps.

BBQ sauce is one of those things that you just have to have in your home. There are so many uses for it. Add it to your favorite burgers or hot dogs, use it for a chip dip, or use it to cook ribs. This Homemade BBQ sauce is a delicious blend of punchy flavors: ketchup for umami flavor, sugar for sweetness, apple cider for a touch of acidity, and a bunch of spices to amp up the flavor. This BBQ sauce is a classic recipe, but you get many different variations: South Carolina, Texas-Style, Korean, White Alabama, Kansas-style, and more. It’s smoky, tangy, sweet… basically everything your tastebuds will love. You might want to drink the sauce by the gallons. But don’t take our word for it, see for yourself.

If you never have had chimichurri sauce, then you are in for a real treat. This easy to make sauce is full of fresh and vibrant flavors. Parsley and cilantro combine to make the sauce not only taste great but look attractive too- a bright green sauce is definitely eye catching! Red pepper and crushed garlic give this sauce a nice bite to it as well. Use this sauce on grilled steak, as a salad dressing, on chicken or as a dip for bread. It is versatile and simple- a perfect recipe!

Preparing hummus is always a good idea, so what about adding a roasted pumpkin? Pumpkin hummus is an easy, vegan recipe you can enjoy as savory appetizer or even as dipping sauce. The result will be the perfect seasonal dish you can not longer do without thanks to its fall flavors and bright orange color.

This spicy German mustard is made with dark beer, spices and mustard seeds, and you can put it in jars to keep or give away.

Most folk these days haven’t tasted home-made taramasalata, and that’s a shame because real taramasalata tastes so much better than the mass-produced variety.

There are so many reasons to make this eggplant spread. It is extremely easy to make, is healthy and tastes amazing! In addition to those reasons, it is very versatile and can be paired with bread, pita chips, tortillas, crackers or veggies. Also known as Baba Ganoush, eggplant spread originated in the Mediterranean and has become a classic (and for good reason!). A whole eggplant is roasted with garlic and olive oil then blended with a mixture of herbs and spices. That's it! But don't let the simplicity fool you, there are many layers of flavor within this spread.