When it comes to gatherings, there is nothing better to have on hand than some classic dips. Food brings people together and whether you are having a few friends over or your extended family, it is always nice to have some great snacks out for everyone to gather around. Dips are great as they provide the perfect snack.
The recipes below provide a wide variety of different styles of dips and go great with a number of different items to dip in them, from the traditional chips and crackers to bread and crunchy vegetables, you are going to fall in love with these wonderful dip recipes that are simple and quick to make. There is something on this list for everyone to enjoy. So, if you are planning a gathering, this is the perfect place to find those dip recipes that will please a crowd.
1. Pimento Cheese Dip
Who doesn’t love a good quality cheese dip? This one is very easy to make. Here is what you need:
2 cups yellow cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
2 cups white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1 cup drained pimentos, finely chopped
½ cup mayo
½ tsp celery salt
Crackers and assorted crunchy vegetables such as bell pepper strips, carrot sticks, trimmed green beans, celery sticks, etc.
To make:
Grate the yellow cheddar and white cheddar cheeses. Mix inside a medium-sized bowl. Microwave for about thirty seconds or until the cheese has just started to melt. Add in the pimentos, the mayo, and the celery salt. Mix until all of the ingredients are well blended. Serve the dip with some crackers or your favorite crunchy vegetables. You can also use this cheese dip to make a wonderful grilled cheese sandwich. Add some tomato and bacon to the sandwich for a perfect lunch combo.