21 Cheese Dip Recipes That Are Sexier Than Chris Hemsworth
If Heaven is a place on Earth, that place is at the bottom of a hot, gooey bowl of cheese dip. No snack or app satisfies a party—or a party of one—quite like a delicious bite of scoopable melted cheese. Gouda and gruyere, cheddar and camembert, we love them all. And don’t get us started on what happens when you add bacon. So get your tortilla chips, bread, or carrots ready.
Texas queso and buffalo chicken dip are classic cheese dip recipes perfect for any group gathering. But we’ve also rounded up some more adventurous options, like dips made with feta, goat cheese, or (gasp!) vegan cheese. Whether you prefer your dip thick, smooth, spicy, or mild, these cheese dip recipes will have you full-on open-mouthed drooling.
Christin Mahrlig via spicysouthernkitchen.com1Hot Caramelized Onion Dip with Bacon and Gruyere from Spicy Southern Kitchen
Gruyere is widely considered one of the best cheeses for baking because it melts easily into creamy, gooey goodness. Sweet caramelized onions and bacon make this dip perfect for scooping onto bread or spooning over a baked potato. Get the recipe here.
Aggie Goodman via aggieskitchen.com2Garlic Feta Cheese Dip from Aggie’s Kitchen
Feta, light cream cheese, and light mayo make up the base of this garlicky treat. Serve atop bruschetta, Parmesan crisps, or pretzel chips. Get the recipe here.
Keri Bouika via fashionablefoods.com4Caramelized Onion and Spinach Dip from Fashionable Foods
Sweet caramelized onions meet spinach, jack cheese, and cream cheese for a perfectly stringy melted dip with a touch of heat. Get the recipe here.
Monique Volz via ambitiouskitchen.com5Black Bean, Corn, and Quinoa Enchilada Dip from Ambitious Kitchen
Taco dip is good, but bean enchilada dip is great. Use canned enchilada sauce or make your own homemade version for a surprising twist on taco dip. Get the recipe here.
Natasha Kravchuk via natashaskitchen.com6Shrimp Artichoke Dip from Natasha's Kitchen
If this dip were a person, all of the other dips on this list would want to date it. It’s that tempting. The secret? Cooking the shrimp in the same pan where you make the dip preserves the shrimp flavor. Get the recipe here.
Becca Pusey via amuse-your-bouche.com7Baked Goat Cheese from Amuse Your Bouche
The key ingredient to this dip is passata, a Spanish tomato puree. You can find it in specialty food stores, or, if you’re lucky, in the canned tomatoes aisle of your local grocery store. Bake goat cheese in tangy passata and serve atop bread for a Mediterranean-inspired snack. Get the recipe here.
Kim Lee via kimscravings.com8Warm Butternut-Squash Feta Dip from Kim’s Cravings
Roast up some butternut squash and blend it in a food processor with feta and spices for this savory and slightly sweet dip. Get the recipe here.
Najwa Kronfel via deliciousshots.blogspot.com9Labneh from Delicious Shots
Making the Middle Eastern cheese called labneh is simple—you just drain the whey out of plain yogurt overnight. To serve, drizzle the creamy cheese with olive oil and sprinkle with the spice blend za'atar, then scoop up the goodness with pita bread. Get the recipe here.
Nick Evans via macheesmo.com10Skillet Cheesy Buffalo-Chicken Dip from Macheesmo
This buffalo-chicken dip has a consistency that resembles queso. Cooking the dip in a skillet gives it hearty, smoky notes. Get the recipe here.
Laura Fuentes via laurafuentes.com11Hummus Spinach Dip from Laura Fuentes
No collection of dip recipes would be complete without a mention of hummus. Laura Fuentes blends hummus, spinach, and white cheddar cheese for a twist on traditional spinach dip. You can use store-bought hummus to save time. Get the recipe here.
Deborah Harroun via tasteandtellblog.com12White Cheese Dip from Taste and Tell
Four different types of white cheese—mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, and cream cheese—blend together for this heavenly baked dip. Get the recipe here.
Lori Yates via foxeslovelemons.com13Lightened-Up Pimento Cheese Dip from Foxes Loves Lemons
Pimento cheese dip is a tasty crowd favorite, but store-bought versions fall squarely in the “what the heck is that stuff made of?” category. Ditch the mystery cheese with this homemade pimento dip created with extra-sharp cheddar and light cream cheese. Get the recipe here.
Meagan Wied via azestybite.com14Cheesy Black Eyed Pea Dip with Bacon from A Zesty Bite
A queso-like base of cheddar jack cheese, tomatillos, and chilies gets an indulgent upgrade with the addition of bacon. Use pork, chicken, or turkey bacon depending on your preference. Get the recipe here.
Kristin Porter via iowagirleats.com15Crock Pot Beef and Sweet Corn Queso Dip from Iowa Girl Eats
If you love the creaminess of processed cheese but hate the “processed” aspect of it, give this Crock Pot beef queso made with real cheddar cheese a try. Get the recipe here.
Erin via delightfulemade.com16Hot Artichoke Dip from Delightful E Made
This baked dip is loaded with artichokes and real Parmesan cheese, giving it a texture that’s a little chunkier than other artichoke cheese dips. For the record, that is a very good thing. Get the recipe here.
Layla Atik via gimmedelicious.com17Easy Buffalo-Chicken Dip from Gimme Delicious
Whip up this hot buffalo-chicken dip in 15 minutes for your next game-day party. Or, you know, enjoy it alone in your pajamas, we don’t judge. Get the recipe here.
Jo Lynn Shane via jolynneshane.com18Chili Goat Cheese Dip from Jo Lynne Shane
The unusual pairing of goat cheese with chili is pure genius. Tangy goat cheese gives a touch of sour cream-like flavor. Top the whole thing with cheddar and bake it for a bubbly, extra-cheesy chili dip. Get the recipe here.
Averie Sunshine via averiecooks.com19Baked Triple Cheese and Salsa Dip from Averie Cooks
Food blogger Averie Sunshine describes this dip as “amped up nachos meets Mexican-inspired lasagna.” She uses three types of cheese and layers tortilla chips right into the dish. We’re in. Get the recipe here.
Tiffany Azure via lecremedelacrumb.com20Philly Cheesesteak Dip from Crème De La Crumb
Philly cheesesteak dip is another one of those “how did we not think of this before?” ideas. Dip crusty bread into this warm blend of peppers, onions, steak, and white queso inspired by the singular sandwich. Get the recipe here.
Sommer Collier via aspicyperspective.com21The Best Queso Cheese Sauce from A Spicy Perspective
This traditional queso recipe will blow your mind. Sautéed onions, garlic, and jalapeños, plus chipotle peppers and smoked cheddar, create a smoky-spicy smooth dip that will blow your mind. Get the recipe here.