17 Affordable Dips to Serve a Crowd

Dips are the ultimate way to feed a crowd, and these recipes all impress while still going easy on your bank account. Most of these recipes involve pantry staples and a few blitzes in a food processor. All you need to do next is set them out with some chips, crackers, or cookies and watch the dip get demolished by your guests.

Spicy Hummus
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Spicy Hummus

You don't need much more than canned chickpeas (cheap!) and ingredients you already have in your kitchen (free!).

Get the recipe: spicy hummus

Guy Fieri's Super Melty Cheese (SMC)

Guy Fieri's Super Melty Cheese (SMC)

Real ingredients are going to taste way better than processed cheese sauce.

Get the recipe: Guy Fieri's super melty cheese

Peanut Butter S'mores Dip
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Peanut Butter S'mores Dip

This inexpensive dessert dip features Reese's!

Get the recipe: peanut butter s'mores dip

Mediterranean Layered Dip
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Mediterranean Layered Dip

This fresh take on the classic seven-layer dip doesn't require more than some fresh veggies, premade hummus, and a quick blended pesto.

Get the recipe: Mediterranean layered dip

Loaded Baked Potato Dip
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Loaded Baked Potato Dip

You don't need any fancy ingredients to turn a staple side dish into a savory dip.

Get the recipe: loaded baked potato dip

Green Goddess Hummus
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Green Goddess Hummus

Chop in fresh herbs for an updated take on hummus.

Get the recipe: green goddess hummus

Labneh
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Labneh

You only need three ingredients for this dip, two of which you probably keep stocked in your fridge.

Get the recipe: labneh (lemony yogurt cheese)

Oreo Cookie Dough Dip
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Oreo Cookie Dough Dip

For a couple of bucks, this Oreo cookie dough dip won't stand a chance against hungry people.

Get the recipe: Oreo cookie dough dip

Chili's Famous Skillet Queso Dip
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Chili's Famous Skillet Queso Dip

Avoid paying too much for this cheesy, fiery dip by making it at home.

Get the recipe: Chili's famous Skillet Queso dip

3-Ingredient Funfetti Dip
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3-Ingredient Funfetti Dip

No baking required to get the taste of this iconic cake.

Get the recipe: three-ingredient Funfetti dip

Creamy Homemade Hummus
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Creamy Homemade Hummus

Why overspend at the supermarket when you can make this at home?

Get the recipe: classic hummus

Nacho Cheese Dip
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Nacho Cheese Dip

Doctor up Velveeta with some beer and some spice rack staples.

Get the recipe: nacho cheese dip

Charred Tomatillo and Chipotle Salsa
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Charred Tomatillo and Chipotle Salsa

The key ingredients in this salsa are tomatillos and adobo chiles.

Get the recipe: chipotle-tomatillo salsa

Sriracha Hummus
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Sriracha Hummus

Sriracha upgrades this classic without breaking the bank.

Get the recipe: sriracha hummus

Chevy's Copycat Chile Con Queso
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Chevy's Copycat Chile Con Queso

You don't need to trek to Chevy's to indulge on the signature crowd pleaser.

Get the recipe: Chevy's copycat chile con queso

Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus
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Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus

Adding sweet potatoes to this classic dip makes it pop with flavor for a modest price.

Get the recipe: spicy sweet potato hummus