Dips have always formed the backbone of party snack tables.
Guacamole,
hummus,
onion dips are perennial favorites. But the grandaddy of them all has got to be the cheese dip. Pretzels and nacho chips just seem so much more complete with a good cheese dip. Whether you serve pretzels, nachos, pitas, or veggies, give your guests a selection of dippers and let them have fun dunking throughout your party. But remind them, no double dipping is allowed!
Jennifer Meier, licensed to About.com, Inc.Jennifer Meier, About.com Guide to Cheese, shows us how to combine two favorite dips, black bean and cheese into one tasty, Mexican flavored dish. You can use either Mexican Manchego cheese or Monterey Jack for this recipe.
Photo Diana Rattray, licensed to About.com, Inc.This creamy dip from Southern Cooking Guide Diana Rattray combines canned artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, roasted red peppers, mayonnaise and spices into a warm and creamy dip that you'll want to serve with your favorite crackers.
Jennifer Meier, licensed to About.com, Inc.This very simple dip recipe, from Cheese Guide Jennifer Meier, can be served both warm and at room temperature. I vote for warm.
Add a Mediterranean flare to your snack table by offering this herb flavored dip from Middle Eastern Food Guide Saad Fayed. Serve with pita wedges, of course!
This dip from Home Cooking Guide Peggy Trowbridge Fillippone is a complex mixture of Mexican flavors but is relatively simple to make with a food processor. Peggy recommends serving it with tortilla chips, carrot or celery sticks. Make it in advance, but remember to bring it to room temperature before serving.
Just thinking about all the cheese-y goodness in this recipe makes me feel all happy and warm inside. This recipe from Gourmet Food Guide Brett Moore combines Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar and cream cheese. I won't even mention the light cream. It's all rounded out with chile peppers and other southwestern seasonings. Serve with plenty of tortilla chips.
This dip from Chelsie Kenyon, Guide to Mexican Cuisine, combines a Mexican cheese with sour cream, peppers, green chiles and spices for a warm, melted dip that's perfect for tortilla chips.
This slow cooker dip recipe will quickly become a hit with the sports fans at your party. By combining ground beef, onions, peppers, Velveeta, chiles and spices, it's like a meal on a chip. Diana Rattray, our Guide to Southern Food, recommends serving this dip with plenty of corn chips.
Busy Cooks Guide Linda Larsen, once again, delivers a recipe for the busiest among us. She shows us how to combine three readily available ingredients in our crockpot for a tasty dip with Mexican flavors.
Our Guide to Southern Food, Diana Rattray, has created a very hearty cheese dip incorporating cheddar, cream cheese, sour cream, ham, chiles, onions and spices. Serve it with a loaf of crusty bread.
