49 Super Bowl Dips That Are Better Than the Halftime Show
We look forward to the Super Bowl for lots of reasons—including hanging out with the people who come over to watch the game. But Super Bowl dips are definitely a big part of what we enjoy about game day, especially if we’ve whipped up an assortment of options to share. Below you’ll find lots of choices, including creamy spinach dip, hearty bean dips, the ultimate onion dip, guacamole, and many more options for your Super Bowl gathering. Grab the chips, slice some celery, pour some beers (or make a big batch of Super Bowl cocktails), and scroll down.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi1/49Five-Cheese Pimento Cheese
Miracle Whip adds tang and just a touch of sweetness to this five-cheese version of the classic Super Bowl appetizer, while mayonnaise gives it balance and richness. It’s one of those game day dips that goes with everything—crackers, crunchy vegetables, pretzels, even little crispy potatoes.
Photo by Tara Donne, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Cyd McDowell3/49Creamy Cauliflower Dip
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone5/49Simple Spinach Dip
Photo by Alex Lau9/49Spinach-Yogurt Dip With Sizzled Mint
This version of borani esfanaaj uses spinach, but it can be made with cooked beets or roasted eggplant too.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott10/49Baked Three-Cheese Onion Dip With Chive and Pepperoncini
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks11/49Roasted Beet Dip With Hazelnuts and Goat Cheese
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton12/493-Ingredient Tomatillo Guacamole
Photo by Colin Price13/49Instant Pot Hummus
The secret to making a smooth, light, fluffy hummus is to use warm just-cooked chickpeas. And the Instant Pot makes that easy.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle14/49Turkish Spiced Meatballs with Pomegranate Yogurt Sauce
These warmly spiced lamb meatballs are so juicy, light, and flavorful—not to mention easy. And the yogurt sauce is also great with crudités or wings.
Photo by Marcus Nilsson, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich15/49Fiery Green Tahini Sauce
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Pearl Jones16/49Ranch Dip with Vegetables
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott21/49Swiss Chard–Tahini Dip
This dairy-free dip is guaranteed to become a new favorite. Just make sure you have plenty of warm flatbread to scoop it all up.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi24/49Vegetarian Buffalo “Meatballs” With Blue Cheese Dip
Whether you choose to serve your blue cheese dip with “meatballs” or boneless wings, one thing is certain: Have extra dip waiting in the fridge.
26/49Charred Onion Dip
Four kinds of onion (leeks, scallions, shallots, and garlic) go into this ultimate version of the classic.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone31/49Classic Spinach-Artichoke Dip With Mozzarella and Parmesan
34/49Blue Cheese Dip
Photograph by Guang Xu36/49Sweet Potato and Blue Cheese Dip
Roasted sweet potatoes—yes, sweet potatoes—become a creamy, luscious dip when whipped with blue cheese and cream.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro, Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi38/49Warm Seven-Layer Skillet Dip
Pretty much everything good appears in this dip: silky refried beans, creamy queso, sour cream, salsa, pickled jalapeños, scallions, and chopped cilantro. Just add tortilla chips and dig in.
Photo by Sophie Hansen39/49Caramelized Fennel and Brie Dip
What gathering isn’t made a little better with the addition of gooey Brie? This dip adds sweet fennel, fragrant thyme, a little Parmesan, and a pinch of chile flakes. Serve with crackers or slices of baguette.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks44/49Easy Guacamole
Guac is an essential of any Super Bowl appetizer assortment.
Photo by Linda Xiao46/49Green Pico de Gallo
This cooling, crunchy salsa is great with chips, but can also be spooned onto nachos after they come out of the oven.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jaime, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou48/49Pine Nut and White Bean Dip
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott49/49Smoky Carrot Dip
Yes, you can turn carrots into one of our best game day dips; after roasting, they’re blended with chickpeas, almonds, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for one of the best Super Bowl dips we’ve ever made.
