Our 22 Favorite Game Day Dips

Robin Shreeves

Sat, February 3, 2024 at 12:00 PM UTC

6 min read

What's game day without a dip or two... or three?

<p>Simply Recipes / Fred Hardy</p> — Simply Recipes / Fred Hardy

Does a table full of nothing but dips and foods to dip into them sound like the perfect game day spread? It kind of does, doesn't it.

Whether you want to do an all-dip game day menu or just serve a dip or two alongside the traditional sports-watching foods such as wings, pizza, nachos, and brownies, you'll find tons of inspiration below, from classics like crab dip and Buffalo chicken dip to creative twists like lasagna dip and shrimp cocktail dip.

Get ready to dive into the delicious satisfaction of these 22 dips as you cheer on your favorite team.

Million Dollar Dip

<p>Simply Recipes / Ariel Knutson</p> — Simply Recipes / Ariel Knutson

Neiman Marcus created this easy-to-make, creamy dip that's so rich, it tastes like a million dollars. Have buttery round crackers to dip into this dreamy, creamy concoction.

Get Recipe: This Million Dollar Dip Is a Rich Addition to Any Party

Lasagna Dip

<p>Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower</p> — Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

Lasagna isn't a go-to game day dish per se, but this lasagna dip may become your newest dip tradition. Why? Well for starters, you get to dip garlic bread in it.

Get Recipe: Too Tired To Make Lasagna? Make This Dip Instead

Trader Joe's-Inspired Corn Dip Recipe

<p>Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn</p> — Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn

A block of cream cheese, one jar of Trader Joe's Cowboy Caviar Salsa, and shredded Mexican-style cheese are all you need for this out-of-this-world delicious dip.

Get Recipe: The 3-Ingredient Dip Inspired by Trader Joe’s Test Kitchen I Make for Every Party

Chili Dip

You already like to scoop up your chili with chips, right? Now commit and officially turn it into a dip you won't be able to stop dipping into.

Get Recipe: Easy, Cheesy Chili Dip Is My New Favorite Comfort Food

Creamy Eggplant Parm Dip

Half the work of eggplant Parmesan, this dip takes the traditional eggplant Parm ingredients and blends them into a dip that's great for toasted baguettes or crackers.

Get Recipe: This Creamy Eggplant Parm Dip Is Half the Work and Twice as Fun

Shrimp Cocktail Dip

Spread minced cooked shrimp mixed with a mignonette (don't worry—it's not as fancy to make as it sounds) over cocktail sauce that sits atop a lemony cream cheese and sour cream base. Yum!

Get Recipe: Shrimp Cocktail Dip: The Fancy Appetizer I Can Make In 15 Minutes

S'Mores Dip

<p>Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek</p> — Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Spread chocolate chips in an oven-safe skillet. Top with marshmallows. Bake. Serve with graham crackers, cookies, pretzels, or sliced apples. Watch it disappear.

Get Recipe: S'Mores Dip

Pimento Cheese

<p>Simply Recipes / Lori Rice</p> — Simply Recipes / Lori Rice

Is it a dip or a spread? Maybe this pot of gold made with cheddar, mayo, chopped pimentos, and Worcestershire sauce is both. Spread it on crackers or dip raw veggies in it.

Get Recipe: Pimento Cheese

Tuna Melt Dip

Everything you love about a flavorful, cheesy tuna melt sandwich, but in hot dip form. Serve with toasted rye triangles to get the full vibe.

Get Recipe: Tuna Melt Dip

Chutney Cheese Appetizer

<p>Simply Recipes / Coco Morante</p> — Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

This 1970s retro appetizer deserves to make a comeback. Layers of whipped cream cheese, shredded cheddar, mango chutney and chopped green onion are perfect for scooping up with an assortment of crackers.

Get Recipe: My Mom’s Retro Dip Might Be the Best Thing I’ve Ever Made

Queso Dip

Smooth and creamy with a slight tang and just a bit of heat, this popular dip is best served straight from the pan on a stove on low heat or put in a slow cooker set on warm.

Get Recipe: Queso Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo chicken dip is almost as much of a must on game day as Buffalo chicken wings are. Top this hot, creamy, spicy version with crumbled blue cheese to up its yumminess.

Get Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Dip

Slow Cooker Spinach Feta Dip

Besides being delicious and a sure-fire hit with guests, the beauty of this tangy dip is that it stays warm in the slow cooker throughout the entire game. But it may not last that long.

Get Recipe: Slow Cooker Spinach Feta Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip with Bacon

You may have had good spinach artichoke dip before but have ever had it with bacon? It adds a smoky component that takes this classic to the next level.

Get Recipe: Spinach Artichoke Dip with Bacon

The Best Guacamole

<p>Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer</p> — Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

The hardest part of making this guac is having perfectly ripe avocados on hand to do so. If you do, try this simple dip made with red onion, lime juice, jalape?o, and of course, cilantro.

Get Recipe: How to Make the Best Guacamole

Clam Dip

<p>Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas</p> — Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

Use canned chopped clams for this cream cheese and sour cream dip seasoned with Old Bay that comes together super fast. Make it at least 12 hours before serving for all the flavors to meld together.

Get Recipe: Clam Dip

Vegan Queso

A queso dip made with nuts and vegetables? Yup! Vegans will be delighted with it and non-vegans may not realize they're not eating cheese.

Get Recipe: Vegan Queso

Blue Cheese Sauce

Whether you're buying wings from your go-to corner bar or making your own, if you're dipping them in bland bottled blue cheese salad dressing, you're disrespecting those wings. Do it right and whip up this blue cheese sauce with big chunks of real blue cheese for your wing dip.

Get Recipe: Blue Cheese Sauce