17 Affordable Dips to Serve a Crowd
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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.
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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
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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
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Peanut Butter S'mores Dip
This inexpensive dessert dip features Reese's!
Get the recipe: peanut butter s'mores 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
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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
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Green Goddess Hummus
Chop in fresh herbs for an updated take on hummus.
Get the recipe: green goddess hummus
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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Creamy Homemade Hummus
Why overspend at the supermarket when you can make this at home?
Get the recipe: classic hummus
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Nacho Cheese Dip
Doctor up Velveeta with some beer and some spice rack staples.
Get the recipe: nacho cheese dip
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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
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Pumpkin Pie Dip
Try this canned pumpkin dip in lieu of pie.
Get the recipe: pumpkin pie dip
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Sriracha Hummus
Sriracha upgrades this classic without breaking the bank.
Get the recipe: sriracha hummus
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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
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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