25 Tailgating-Worthy Dip Recipes That Aren't Buffalo Chicken
Royale with Cheese Dip
There's nothing quite like the thrill you get from tailgating with your friends and family while rooting for your favorite sports team. And if you're anything like me, you look forward to the food more than seeing your team win The Big Game.
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My first instinct when I approach a tailgate table is to make a mad dash for the dips. It's not an exaggeration to say that I would eat dip for dinner every day if I could. Sure I could never go a season without loading up my plate with a mountain of buffalo chicken dip. But let's face it—there's many teams in the league, there's also plenty of other dip recipes out there to try!
Best Tailgating Dip Recipes
From cool dips like Avocado Tomatillo Dip, Sun Dried Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, to hot, easy dips like Chicken Fajita Queso Dip and Three Cheese Lasagna Dip, you can't go wrong when you place these in front of hungry guests.
Whether you camp out in a parking lot somewhere, or party from the comfort of your living room, here are the 25 best tailgating dips that'll make you forget buffalo chicken even exists.
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More Tailgating Food
Need help with your lineup for the rest of the tailgate table? Let us be your culinary quarterback. Try making any number of our finger licking-good buffalo recipes, throw together some crockpot meatballs, blast some crunchy snacks in the air fryer, and leave room for football stadium sugar cookies.
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This Cheesy Lemon-Rosemary Artichoke Dip is Antoni Porowski’s (the charming food guy on the Netflix hit series Queer Eye) spin on an American classic.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Lemon-Rosemary Artichoke Dip
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No matter how your team fares at the Super Bowl, you’ll be a winner with this over-the-top dip from Game-Day Eats by former NFL player-turned-celebrity chef and Food Network star (Food Network Star, BBQ Blitz, Kids BBQ Championship) Eddie Jackson.
Get the recipe: Royale With Cheese Dip
Amy Neunsinger
Instead of using a trifle dish or deep bowl, Burtka likes to prepare his seven-layer dip in a large, flat serving platter so "you get every single layer on the chip in every bite."
Get the recipe: Chef David Burtka's Party-Ready Seven-Layer Dip
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Start with this easy, cheesy five-ingredient dip, then customize it with fan-favorite mix-ins and toppings.
Get the recipe: Make-It-Yours Queso Dip
A slew of classic ingredients - mayonnaise, bacon bits, cheddar cheese, sliced almonds - in one dip create something so rich and creamy that you will be begging for more once it’s gone.
Get the recipe: Million Dollar Dip
Chocolate Moosey
It wouldn't be a party without tacos! Spice up your boring taco dip with Chipotle Ranch Taco Dip from Chocolate Moosey.
Get the recipe Chipotle Ranch Taco Dip
Parade
When it comes to easy-peasy recipes, this one is at the top of the list. Yummy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip is a staple for any game day or home party gathering.
Get the recipe: Creamy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip
Genelle Taylor
This cheese dip recipe melts and warms in the slow cooker so you don't have to worry about standing and stirring a pot over the stove. Sharp cheddar cheese, tangy cream cheese and salty bacon come together for an easy appetizer your friends and family won't be able to get enough of.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Bacon Cheese Dip
Chocolate Moosey
This Nacho Cheese Dip and Sauce is perfect for tailgating because not only can you dip chips, but you can also pour it on top of anything you like.
Get the recipe: Nacho Cheese Dip and Sauce
Parade
Baked Chili Cheese Dip is an amazing appetizer recipe to have in your back pocket for tailgate season!
Get the recipe: Baked Chili Cheese Dip
Recipe Girl
Turn your favorite corned beef deli sandwich into Hot Reuben Dip from Recipe Girl.
Get the recipe: Hot Reuben Dip
Shugary Sweets
Want to be invited back to the next party? This Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip almost guarantees a standing invitation.
Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip
Steph In Thyme
It's important to eat your vegetables, and what better way to eat them than with this Loaded Veggie Dip?
Get the recipe: Loaded Veggie Dip
Hungry Couple
Inspired by Mexican street corn, this Tex-Mex Corn Dip is anything but boring and will disappear in minutes.
Get the recipe: Tex-Mex Corn Dip
Everyday Mom's Meals
This warm cheesy corn dip with bacon is a delicious appetizer or side dish.
Get the recipe: Corn Dip with Bacon Recipe
Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen
This ooey gooey classic Reuben dip is the perfect combination of Swiss cheese, corned beef and sauerkraut, all smothered in a dreamy Thousand Island cream cheese sauce.
Get the recipe: Reuben Dip
The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
If guacamole and salsa verde got married, this Avocado Tomatillo Dip would be their love child.
Get the recipe: Avocado Tomatillo Dip
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Although Slow-Cooker Pizza Dip makes a great game-day dip, it’s also perfect for Sunday movie nights with the family.
Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Pizza Dip
Foxes Love Lemons
Are you missing the flavors of summer already? No worries! This Smoky Barbecue Chicken, Bacon, and Corn Dip make the transition to fall a little easier.
Get the recipe: Smoky Barbecue Chicken, Bacon and Corn Dip
Neighborfood
What do you do when you're craving lasagna but don't have time to make one (not to mention how messy it is to serve)? Make this 3-Cheese Lasagna Dip.
Get the recipe: 3-Cheese Lasagna Dip
One Sweet Mess
If you're looking for a dip a bit on the healthier side, this creamy Sun Dried Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus come together in no time using your food processor.
Get the recipe: Sun Dried Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Jen's Favorite Cookies
Not all party dips have to be savory! This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip is a change of pace and will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
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Foodness Gracious
This Cheesy Crab Dip with Bacon is almost a meal in itself with lots of crab, cheese and bacon.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Crab Dip with Bacon
I Wash You Dry
Baked potatoes may not be what you'd serve up at a tailgating party but Loaded Baked Potato Dip captures all of the same flavors in one cheesy bite.
Get the recipe: Loaded Baked Potato Dip
Spend With Pennies
Instead of calling for pizza delivery, make this Cheesy Pizza Dip from Spend With Pennies instead. It'll be ready to eat faster than the delivery guy can drive.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Pizza Dip
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