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By now you know that we’re crazy about queso, but the reality is: We like any sort substance that is fit for a chip plunge. And with the best chip-dipping day on the horizon, we’re sure you’ve already scoped out these 15 victorious dip options, not to mention a host of appetizers, and probably this perfect punch recipe too. But if you’re really going to dip it (dip it real good), you need at least 19 more delicious options for the big game day. And we’re here to give you just that.
1. The Perfect Guacamole: The perfect guac deserves a ingenious tip for keeping it green for days. (via theKitchn)
2. French Onion Dip: No soup packets here, just onions three ways — fried, fresh, and roasted — whipped with mayo, cream cheese, and sour cream into a tempting homemade dip. (via Saveur)
3. Vegan Yogurt Herb Dip: Soy yogurt is key to creating this creamy chive dip. Not to mention, your vegan friends will love you for remembering them. (via Hello Giggles)
4. Skinny Taco Dip: No time to assemble a seven-layer dip? Whip up this lightened-up take that boasts all of the same flavors and none of the fuss. (via Damn Delicious)
5. Roasted Turkey Queso: We may have mentioned it before… we’ve got it bad for queso. And this is us hitting all the food groups with a turkey, bean, and guac-boosted queso! (via Brit + Co.)
6. Hot Artichoke-Spinach Dip: Cannellini beans and Neufchatel cheese lighten up this creamy crowd pleaser. (via Food Network)
7. Spicy Sriracha White Bean Dip: Crispy rosemary flatbread or crudite are the perfect scoops for this beautiful bean dip. (via White on Rice Couple)
8. Beer, Jalapeño, and Cheddar Cheese Dip: Be sure to set aside a can of beer to whip up this dip that’s perked up with pickled jalapeños. You can never serve enough cheese dip. (Or beer-laden foods.) (via Life and Kitchen)
9. Loaded Baked Potato Dip: Four ingredients — plus potato chips for scooping — are all you need to re-create the flavors of a loaded baked potato in dip form! (via Sweet Pea’s Kitchen)
10. Roasted Cauliflower White Pizza Dip: Forget delivery. This cheesy-pizza dip is sure to be a hit when served with crackers. (via Half Baked Harvest)
11. Smoked Salmon Dip: This luscious concoction works well with both beer and bubbly to wash it down! (via Chez Us)
12. Buffalo Chicken Dip: Buffalo wings are a classic Super Bowl snack that, we are happy to announce, you can now enjoy in dip form. (via The Primal Kitchen)
13. Ethereally Smooth Hummus: Peeling the skin from each bean is a tedious step, but it’s the the trick for creating unbelievably creamy hummus. (via Smitten Kitchen)
14. Cheesy Chorizo Caramelized Onion Dip: Talk about flavor packed! This slightly smokey, spicy chorizo dip is impossible to resist. (via Foodie Crush)
15. Restaurant-style Salsa: Make this salsa along with your guacamole and queso to create the ultimate hat trick of dips! (via The Pioneer Woman)
16. Bacon Chive Dip: Not a fan of sour cream? Try this innovative Greek-yogurt-based dip instead! (via Brit + Co.)
17. Jalapeño Popper Dip: Another classic football finger food gets a makeover in dip form! (via The Secret Life of a Chef’s Wife)
18. Hot Crab Dip: Treat your favorite Seahawks to this delightful dip. (via Food Network)
19. Fruit Dip: This creamy, toffee-dotted dessert dip is a great way to sweeten up your Super Bowl spread. (via I’m Topsy Turvy)
What’s your go-to dip to serve for the Super Bowl? Let’s discuss in the comments.
Heather Sage is a gluten-free recipe developer and freelance writer living in Orlando by way of the Silicon Valley. When she isn’t playing around with alternative flours in the kitchen, she can be found tackling DIY projects around the house or exploring her neighborhood. Check out her gluten-free recipe blog, A Sage Amalgam.