Easy Dip Recipes

When you're entertaining on the spur of the moment, easy dip recipes are a lifesaver. Keep the basic ingredients on hand and you're always a few minutes away from a party!

Ranch Dip Ingredients

• 1 package Ranch salad dressing mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 cup cottage cheese

Instructions

Combine all ingredients. Serve with chips, vegetables, or pita bread.

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 4 tablespoons green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley leaves, minced
• 1 tablespoon dill, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients, stirring until mixed well.
2. Cover and chill at least 15 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/8 cup chopped green onion
• 1 package dry onion soup mix
• 1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mixing well.
2. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Mash the avocados with the salt in a bowl, mixing well.
2. Stir in the other ingredients.
3. Cover and chill for at least two hours.

Ingredients

• 1 large can chili without beans
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add onions. Saute until onions are soft.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Microwave, covered, until heated through.

Ingredients

• 1 package Velveeta, cubed
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes and chili peppers

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Heat in a microwave, stirring frequently, until all ingredients are combined and heated through.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped, canned artichoke hearts
• 1/2 cup chopped frozen spinach, thawed
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 C fresh grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 5 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place the spinach and artichokes in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil. Boil over medium heat for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.

• Add the olive oil and garlic to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the garlic becomes a bit translucent.

1. Add the cream cheese, stir, and heat through.
2. Combine the spinach artichoke mixture and the spices, mixing well.