Hot, melty dips perfect for Super Bowl (2024)

By KATIE WORKMAN, Associated Press

Published: February 9, 2022, 6:03am

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In the coldest months, we all look for bright spots, and football fans this winter have had plenty.

The Super Bowl (on Sunday) is always a dead-of-winter highlight. And while gatherings might be smaller than in pre-pandemic years, we can still pull out the stops with snacks and food.

My Super Bowl menu changes from year to year, but there are recurring themes: sliders, chilis, nachos, pulled pork, pizza and always, always a dip. Most of the time, that’s a hot dip plunked down on the table to a very warm reception. I’ve yet to find a person who doesn’t get a little weak in the knees at the sight of a creamy, often cheesy dip bubbling away in its dish.

First, let’s talk about what goes with those dips. I offer an assortment of dippers, from the healthy (whole-grain chips and crackers, loads of cut-up veggies like carrots, celery, cucumber, radishes, sliced bell peppers and so on) to the indulgent (potato and tortilla chips, buttery crackers, breadsticks, baguette slices, strips of focaccia, pita chips, pretzels). Each person can decide which direction appeals the most, and switch back and forth between a kettle-fried potato chip and a spear of endive lettuce as the mood strikes.

Hot dips often involve some sort of dairy, like sour cream or cream cheese, and often other melting cheese as well. They can be vegetarian, or feature a meat or seafood protein. Many vegan hot dip recipes include nondairy ingredients like nut milks, soft tofu, vegan cheeses and nutritional yeast.

Most hot dips are baked in the oven or warmed through on the stove, and the recipe may call for occasional stirring. You can also make and serve hot dips in a slow cooker or instant pot.

I often divide hot dip mixtures into two smaller baking pans or casseroles and heat them one at a time, so by the time the first half is served and eaten, the other is just ready in the oven. If you use two smaller pans instead of one large one, the cooking time might be shortened a bit.

Cooking times and temperatures for hot dips are flexible on the whole — it’s usually a matter of warming the dip so any cheese is melted and it’s hot all the way through. If your oven is set for a slightly higher or lower temperature than the recipe calls for, just add or subtract some cooking time. Look for the dip to be hot in the center, slightly browned on top and bubbling around the edges.

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Popular hot dip recipes include Buffalo chicken dip, cheesy artichoke dip, queso, and spinach and goat cheese dip. As you begin your hot dip cooking adventures, you’ll see that many combinations of creaminess, vegetables and proteins can be worked into a bubbling pan of dip deliciousness.

Feel free to make substitutions. If a recipe calls for scallions but you’re not keen on a supermarket run, use finely chopped onions or shallots instead, no problem. Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and if you are out of cheddar, try Havarti, Monterey Jack or maybe Gouda. Use a grated cheese that gets melty.

Use shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken in a chicken dip. Swap crab for shrimp. Try thyme instead of oregano. Use hot sauce instead of cayenne pepper.

Hot Crab and Corn Dip

This dip combines sweet, luxurious crabmeat with corn. I first made this at the end of a summer, with fresh corn, but frozen or canned and drained corn works just fine.

You can use pretty much any grade of crabmeat here, depending on how much you want to spend and how indulgent you want the dip to feel. I suggest skipping the Colossal or Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, which are expensive and should be saved for dishes in which they star, rather than being blended with other ingredients. Go for any of the middle-grade ones, like Special, Lump or Backfin.

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature

1 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 scallions trimmed and minced (white and green parts)

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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16 ounces fresh crab meat, picked over for shells, excess liquid pressed out

1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen and defrosted, or canned and drained)

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Place the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, scallions, cayenne, parsley, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and salt and pepper in a bowl and use a fork, spoon or electric mixer to blend well. Fold in the crab and corn until well combined.

Turn the mixture into a shallow 1- or 2-quart baking dish, spread it evenly, and bake for about 12 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Give it a final minute under the broiler to really brown the top if desired.

Serve hot with crackers, chips, fresh vegetables or the accompaniments of your choice!

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FAQs

What are the top 10 dips in America? ›

Here are some of our favorites!
  • Caramelized Onion Dip. This caramelized onion dip is a total crowd pleaser! ...
  • Elote Queso. ...
  • 2-Minute Creamy Avocado Dip. ...
  • Spinach Queso with Crispy JalapeñOs. ...
  • Curry Hummus. ...
  • 3 Ingredient Vegan Queso. ...
  • Homemade Cheesy Chili Dip. ...
  • Basic Homemade Hummus.

What is good to dip in dips? ›

Hearty dips call for sturdy dippers. You need a solid platform to support all that good stuff. Tortilla chips, thicker potato chips, crackers, toasts and bagel crisps, bread sticks and pretzels, slices apples and pears, and raw veggies work best with these dips.

What are various common dips? ›

Whether you're looking for a savory or sweet dish, you can't go wrong with any of these crowd-pleasing picks.
  • 01 of 56. Baked BLT Dip. ...
  • 02 of 56. Spinach Dip. ...
  • 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.
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What is the most popular dip? ›

Buffalo chicken dip” rules the day in a large number of states: Arizona; Delaware; Washington, D.C.; Idaho; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Maine; Nebraska; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; and Tennessee.

What dips for picky people? ›

Veggie/fruit dips
  • Applesauce. Children, especially younger ones, frequently have a comfort level with baby food pouches so using those as a dip can be an easy step. ...
  • Berry compote.
  • Frozen bananas. ...
  • Salsa.
  • Pasta sauce.
  • Spinach dip.
  • Pesto.
  • Guacamole (a simple version is Philadelphia cream cheese mixed with avocado).

What is crack dip made of? ›

What Is Crack Dip? Crack dip is a hot dip that combines bacon, cheddar, cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch dressing. It gets its name because it's so irresistible and addictive!

How to keep hot dips hot? ›

Chafing dish.

They provide consistent warmth and are durable for entertaining. Tip: Fill the chafing dish with hot water to help maintain the temperature of the food. Tip: Use denatured alcohol as a fuel source to keep the chafing dish hot during the party.

How to keep dip hot at a party? ›

You can heat the dip in a glass or pyrex bowl in a pot or pan of warm but not too hot water. It is sort of like the old “cheese fondue” idea of keeping the dip container warm from either a hot water source or a live fire source or an electrical source.

How do you transport hot dip to a party? ›

How to transport Hot Dips to a party:
  1. Bring in a small slow cooker.
  2. Bring in a hot baking stone.
  3. Bring in a baking pan and pop in the oven to heat up before serving.
  4. Bring in a microwavable pan but make sure and heat the dip on 50% power. (Most dips with cheese or cream cheese need to be heated slowly in the microwave).
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What snacks go well with dips? ›

Fruit dippers
  • Apple and pear wedges (sprinkle with cinnamon for extra flavour)
  • Berries.
  • Banana slices.
  • Mandarin and orange segments (pips removed)
  • Kiwi pieces.
  • Seedless grapes (cut in half for young children)
  • Nectarine slices.
  • Fruit skewers.

What is a dip trend? ›

When a market suddenly trends downward for a short period of time, this is called a 'dip'. Buying the dip means opening a position at this point, then aiming to sell when that market's price has rebounded.

What to eat with dips for dinner? ›

Grab some of your favorite chips, crackers and crudité to enjoy with these mouthwatering dip recipes. This collection layers ingredients like beans, cheese and veggies to give you a perfectly scoopable burst of flavor in every bite.

What is the most popular chip dip in America? ›

The most popular chip dip
  • Tostitos Salsa (13% of all dip purchases)
  • Guacamole (various brands 7% of all dip purchases)
  • Fritos Cheese Dip (5% of all dip purchases)
  • Sabra Hummus (2% of all dip purchases)
May 9, 2023

What do Americans call dip? ›

Moist snuff, also called dip tobacco, is placed between the gums and cheek. Sometimes it comes in pouches that look like little teabags.

What state has the best cheese dip? ›

Arkansas Tourism

Did you know Arkansas is believed to be the birthplace of cheese dip? Little Rock lawyer and filmmaker Nick Rogers has done his research and believes it to be. He tracked the background of the spicy concoction to see if it could be “the dish” for which Arkansas could be famous.

What is the hardest type of dip? ›

The impossible dip seems like an impossible exercise for many people. In this exercise, your triceps and the back of your shoulders hold most of the weight. It seemingly looks like a Russian dip, but in the impossible dip, there's no assistance from a forward lean from your body. No regular dip motion.

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