Our 22 Favorite Game Day Dips (2024)

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Published February 03, 2024

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Does a table full of nothing but dips and foods to dip into them sound like the perfect game day spread? It kind of does, doesn't it.

Whether you want to do an all-dip game day menu or just serve a dip or two alongside the traditional sports-watching foods such as wings, pizza, nachos, and brownies, you'll find tons of inspiration below, from classics like crab dip and Buffalo chicken dip to creative twists like lasagna dip and shrimp co*cktail dip.

Get ready to dive into the delicious satisfaction of these 22 dips as you cheer on your favorite team.

  • Million Dollar Dip

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    Neiman Marcus created this easy-to-make, creamy dip that's so rich, it tastes like a million dollars. Have buttery round crackers to dip into this dreamy, creamy concoction.

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  • Lasagna Dip

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    Lasagna isn't a go-to game day dish per se, but this lasagna dip may become your newest dip tradition. Why? Well for starters, you get to dip garlic bread in it.

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  • Trader Joe's-Inspired Corn Dip Recipe

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    A block of cream cheese, one jar of Trader Joe's Cowboy Caviar Salsa, and shredded Mexican-style cheese are all you need for this out-of-this-world delicious dip.

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  • Chili Dip

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    You already like to scoop up your chili with chips, right? Now commit and officially turn it into a dip you won't be able to stop dipping into.

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    Continue to 5 of 22 below.

  • Creamy Eggplant Parm Dip

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    Half the work of eggplant Parmesan, this dip takes the traditional eggplant Parm ingredients and blends them into a dip that's great for toasted baguettes or crackers.

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  • Shrimp co*cktail Dip

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    Spread minced cooked shrimp mixed with a mignonette (don't worry—it's not as fancy to make as it sounds) over co*cktail sauce that sits atop a lemony cream cheese and sour cream base. Yum!

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  • S'Mores Dip

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    Spread chocolate chips in an oven-safe skillet. Top with marshmallows. Bake. Serve with graham crackers, cookies, pretzels, or sliced apples. Watch it disappear.

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  • Pimento Cheese

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    Is it a dip or a spread? Maybe this pot of gold made with cheddar, mayo, chopped pimentos, and Worcestershire sauce is both. Spread it on crackers or dip raw veggies in it.

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    Continue to 9 of 22 below.

  • Tuna Melt Dip

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    Everything you love about a flavorful, cheesy tuna melt sandwich, but in hot dip form. Serve with toasted rye triangles to get the full vibe.

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  • Chutney Cheese Appetizer

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    This 1970s retro appetizer deserves to make a comeback. Layers of whipped cream cheese, shredded cheddar, mango chutney and chopped green onion are perfect for scooping up with an assortment of crackers.

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  • Queso Dip

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    Smooth and creamy with a slight tang and just a bit of heat, this popular dip is best served straight from the pan on a stove on low heat or put in a slow cooker set on warm.

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  • Buffalo Chicken Dip

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    Buffalo chicken dip is almost as much of a must on game day as Buffalo chicken wings are. Top this hot, creamy, spicy version with crumbled blue cheese to up its yumminess.

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    Continue to 13 of 22 below.

  • Slow Cooker Spinach Feta Dip

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    Besides being delicious and a sure-fire hit with guests, the beauty of this tangy dip is that it stays warm in the slow cooker throughout the entire game. But it may not last that long.

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  • Spinach Artichoke Dip with Bacon

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    You may have had good spinach artichoke dip before but have ever had it with bacon? It adds a smoky component that takes this classic to the next level.

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  • The Best Guacamole

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    The hardest part of making this guac is having perfectly ripe avocados on hand to do so. If you do, try this simple dip made with red onion, lime juice, jalapeño, and of course, cilantro.

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  • Clam Dip

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    Use canned chopped clams for this cream cheese and sour cream dip seasoned with Old Bay that comes together super fast. Make it at least 12 hours before serving for all the flavors to meld together.

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    Continue to 17 of 22 below.

  • Vegan Queso

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    A queso dip made with nuts and vegetables? Yup! Vegans will be delighted with it and non-vegans may not realize they're not eating cheese.

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  • Blue Cheese Sauce

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    Whether you're buying wings from your go-to corner bar or making your own, if you're dipping them in bland bottled blue cheese salad dressing, you're disrespecting those wings. Do it right and whip up this blue cheese sauce with big chunks of real blue cheese for your wing dip.

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  • 7 Layer Bean Dip

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    These seven layers of Mexican-inspired deliciousness—refried beans, shredded cheese, green chiles, avocado, tomato, sour cream, and black olives—never disappoint.

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  • Homemade French Onion Dip

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    Forget bland onion soup mix stirred into sour cream and mayo. This dip is a little more work because you caramelize the onions before you make it, but it is so incredibly worth it.

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    Continue to 21 of 22 below.

  • Hot Reuben Dip

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    Corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, cream cheese, and Thousand Island dressing—all the best things about a Reuben sandwich—also make a fantastic hot dip.

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  • Hot Crab Dip

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    You can make this hot crab dip ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge, unbaked. Then bake it just before you're ready to serve for a hot, bubbly, treat.

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Our 22 Favorite Game Day Dips (2024)

FAQs

How many dips can the average person do? ›

How many reps of Dips can the average lifter do? The average male lifter can do 20 reps of Dips. This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive achievement.

What are dips in food? ›

A dip is a creamy, chunky, or saucy mixture of complementary ingredients into which you can dip finger foods like chips and crackers. Dips have various consistencies, from fresh, chunky options like salsa to creamy textures like guacamole, artichoke dip, or seven-layer dip.

What is an impressive number of dips? ›

The average male lifter can do 32 reps of Bench Dips. This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive achievement.

Which is harder, dips or pull ups? ›

Which is more difficult, dips or pull-ups? Both are challenging exercises that require a fair amount of relative strength to perform. But, due to the more vertical nature of the pull-up and the grip strength needed, it is the more strenuous exercise.

What are McDonald's dips? ›

Condiments & Sauces
  • Rich Tomato Dip - 25ml.
  • Tomato Ketchup - 21ml.
  • McDonald's Balsamic Dressing - 30g.
  • BBQ Dip - 30g.
  • Sweet & Sour Dip - 30g.
  • Sweet Curry Dip - 30g.
  • Garlic Mayo Dip.
  • Sweet Chilli Dip.

What are the various common dips? ›

56 Easy Party Dips And Spreads To Serve All Year Long
  • 01 of 56. Baked BLT Dip. Skyler Burt. ...
  • 02 of 56. Spinach Dip. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox. ...
  • 03 of 56. Taco Dip. ...
  • 04 of 56. Basic Pimiento Cheese. ...
  • 05 of 56. Bacon Jam. ...
  • 06 of 56. Black Bean And Corn Salsa. ...
  • 07 of 56. Spinach-Artichoke Dip. ...
  • 08 of 56. Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip.
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How many dips a day is normal? ›

Doing them continuously for many days will tamper with your ability to perform the reps cleanly, and this can lead to shoulder issues. Dips shouldn't be done daily. Twice a week would be better. Start with 3 sets of 5–10 and progress to 5 sets of 10.

How many dips can an athlete do? ›

Professionals can do in one set 50-150 dips, and 50-100 chinups. Full body record holders get up over the hundreds. They do this by making their type2a and type1 muscle fibers so strong that those are used for the lifts.

Are dips 100% bodyweight? ›

Although the dip makes you lift about 95-100% of your weight as well, the key difference is that pul-ups work against gravity, while dips work with it. Although you resist your own weight coming down in a dip, it's more of a struggle to get yourself up to a pull-up bar.

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