The Super Bowl is not only the biggest football day of the year, but gathering to watch it with friends or family is tradition for many (whether their team made it to the big game or not…). Any good Super Bowl party comes with loud fans, a variety of drinks and mouth-watering food.
This, of course, includes a delicious dip to go along with those chicken wings and anything else you can think of to dunk. Whether you're looking to make a classic spinach and artichoke dip or want to get creative with a sweet skillet dessert, here are tasty — and easy! — dip recipe ideas to try on game day.
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Cheesy Mashed Potato and Chorizo Dip
Chrissy TeigenandJohn Legendhave simple prerequisites forSuper Bowl food.
"We are all about the comfort food at our house for Super Bowl—give us everything tasty and dippable!" says Teigen whose new Freeform food seriesis streaming on Hulu.
"This is a take on queso fondido. It’s like very cheesy, stretchy, gooey mashed potatoes with a meaty kick from the spicy chorizo and a crunch from the potato chips," adds theCravingsfounder.
Get the recipe HERE.
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Spinach & Artichoke Dip
"Not many game-day foods are going to have greens in them, so the spinach really helps this dish stand out in the spread," says retired New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who serves his cheesy, crowd-favorite recipe at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, a chain of sports-themed restaurants which he co-owns.
Get the recipe HERE.
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Pimiento Cheese with Butter-Crisped Saltine Crackers
This 25-minute dip makes for the "perfect party snack for watching sports games or getting the night started," says Alon Shaya, chef and owner of Saba in New Orleans and Safta in Denver.
To turn up the flavor of a simple cracker, Shaya recommends pairing it with ghee or clarified butter.
"Ghee can be cooked for longer and at a higher temperature than butter, so it will impart the same rich flavor without scorching,” Shaya says. “Using it to fry the saltines is easy to do and transports a common pantry item into a real showstopper.”
Get the recipe HERE.
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Warm French Onion & Queso Fundido Dip
"I swear you will never look for another cheese dip in your life!" Top Chef alumna Claudette Zepeda says about her melty game-day mash-up topped with poblano chiles.
Get the recipe HERE.
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Guacamole with Serrano & Cayenne
"It's delicious and easy to make for any occasion!" says chef Anna Bran, who served this crowd favorite to fans at Taqueria del Barrio at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., until its closure in 2022, as reported by Petworth News.
Get the recipe HERE.
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Nutty S'mores Skillet Dip
Sunny Anderson turns the campfire favorite into a gooey, chocolaty, marshmallowy dip made perfect for game day. Serve it with graham crackers, fruit, cookies or pretzels — or just eat it straight out of the pan with a spoon. We don't judge!
Get the recipe HERE.
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Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip
On Super Bowl Sunday, spend more time watching the game and less time prepping in the kitchen. Chef Wolfgang Puck’s melty, cheesy dip can be made up to a day ahead and popped into the oven 20 minutes before you're ready to serve.
Get the recipe HERE.
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Cauliflower Hummus
"This has all the flavor you love about the classic chickpea dip but with a creamy cauliflower base," Top Chef all-star Brian Malarkey says.
Get the recipe HERE.
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Smoked Salmon Dip with Chives
French chef Eric Ripert's recipe for rillette, a light but rich-tasting French spread made with both skinless salmon fillet and smoked salmon, with toasted baguette slices or crispy bagel chips — and then watch it quickly disappear!
Get the recipe HERE.
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Tomato and Avocado Salsa
This flavorful recipe will be the “hit of any gathering,” chef and caterer Elizabeth Heiskell promises.
To make it happen, the Southern Living Party Cookbook author combines diced tomatoes and ripe avocado for a fresh, bright bite.
Get the recipe HERE.
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Warm Bacon & Spinach Dip
Top Chef finalist Eric Adjepong, the chef and founder of the former dinner party company Pinch & Plate in Washington, D.C., and East End Bistro in Ghana, packs his hot dip with three types of cheeses (cream cheese, Gouda or Monterey Jack cheese and Parmesan cheese) for maximum melty goodness.
Get the recipe HERE.
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Hot Crab Artichoke Dip
"The Parmegiano Reggiano gives this dip a rich, savory flavor, and paprika and cayenne gives it a nice kick," Andrew Zimmern says. "And when you serve it with some freshly toasted bread, it'll be gone before the first touchdown."
Get the recipe HERE.
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Chile Con Queso & Chorizo Dip
Aarón Sánchez’s queso recipe requires fewer than 10 ingredients and can be made in about 15 minutes. Who could ask for anything better?
Get the recipe HERE.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Pimento Cheese Dip
Puck's take on the Southern spread calls for five different types of cheeses and a dash of sriracha for a game-day dip with a kick.
Get the recipe HERE.
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Super Bowl Party Dips
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1. Cheesy Mashed Potato and Chorizo Dip: This dip is a take on queso fondido and features cheesy, stretchy, gooey mashed potatoes with a meaty kick from spicy chorizo. It also includes potato chips for added crunch. The recipe is recommended by Chrissy Teigen and John Legend.
2. Spinach & Artichoke Dip: Retired NFL quarterback Drew Brees serves his cheesy spinach and artichoke dip at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux. The inclusion of spinach makes this dish stand out among other game-day foods.
3. Pimiento Cheese with Butter-Crisped Saltine Crackers: This 25-minute dip recipe is recommended by chef Alon Shaya. It combines pimiento cheese with butter-crisped saltine crackers. To enhance the flavor, clarified butter or ghee is used to fry the saltines.
4. Warm French Onion & Queso Fundido Dip: This dip, recommended by Top Chef alumna Claudette Zepeda, is a melty game-day mash-up topped with poblano chiles. It promises to be an amazing cheese dip.
5. Guacamole with Serrano & Cayenne: Chef Anna Bran, formerly of Taqueria del Barrio, served this crowd favorite guacamole to fans at Nationals Park. It's described as delicious and easy to make for any occasion.
6. Nutty S'mores Skillet Dip: This dip, created by Sunny Anderson, turns the campfire favorite s'mores into a gooey, chocolaty, marshmallowy dip. It can be served with graham crackers, fruit, cookies, or pretzels.
7. Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip: Chef Wolfgang Puck's melty, cheesy dip can be made ahead of time and popped into the oven 20 minutes before serving. This allows you to spend more time watching the game on Super Bowl Sunday.
8. Cauliflower Hummus: Top Chef all-star Brian Malarkey offers a twist on classic chickpea hummus with a creamy cauliflower base. It provides all the flavors you love in a traditional hummus.
9. Smoked Salmon Dip with Chives: French chef Eric Ripert's recipe combines skinless salmon fillet and smoked salmon to create a light and rich-tasting French spread called rillette. It can be served with toasted baguette slices or crispy bagel chips.
10. Tomato and Avocado Salsa: Chef and caterer Elizabeth Heiskell's recipe combines diced tomatoes and ripe avocado to create a fresh and bright salsa. It's described as the "hit of any gathering."
11. Warm Bacon & Spinach Dip: Top Chef finalist Eric Adjepong's hot dip features three types of cheeses (cream cheese, Gouda or Monterey Jack cheese, and Parmesan cheese) for a melty and delicious dip.
12. Hot Crab Artichoke Dip: This dip, recommended by Andrew Zimmern, includes Parmigiano Reggiano, paprika, and cayenne for a rich and savory flavor. It's best served with freshly toasted bread.
13. Chile Con Queso & Chorizo Dip: Aarón Sánchez's queso recipe requires fewer than 10 ingredients and can be made in about 15 minutes. It's a quick and easy option for a game-day dip.
14. Wolfgang Puck’s Pimento Cheese Dip: Wolfgang Puck's take on the Southern spread, pimento cheese, includes five different types of cheeses and a dash of sriracha for a spicy kick.
These dip recipes cover a wide range of flavors and ingredients, providing options for different tastes and preferences at your Super Bowl party. Enjoy experimenting with these delicious and easy-to-make dips!