Party Dips make any gathering feel fun! These recipes for hot dips, cold dips and dip tips will keep you on top of your entertaining game!
There is something about a great tasting dip that makes any day feel like a party.
Party dips are easy to prepare and perfect to service a crowd of hungry noshers.
With so many flavor options, you can whip a new one up every week to dazzle friends and family.
What are Party Dips?
Any type of dip that can service a crowd. Packed with great flavor.
Served hot or served cold, they become the center of group dining.
How to Keep Dips Warm
One challenge when hosting a gathering and serving a hot or warm dip is how to KEEP those party dips warm.
The best method is to serve them in a small slow cooker.
A dip-size slow cooker can keep the party dips the perfect temperature without cooking them additionally.
These party ‘dippers’ are usually 1 ½ quarts or smaller.
They won’t take up much room and you won’t have to wonder if your queso has solidified!
How to Keep Dips Cold
During the hotter months, trying to serve party dips that need to be kept cold (think anything with mayonnaise most definitely) can be a challenge.
The best way to keep dips cold is with ice. Here are some ways to do that:
- Did you know you can buy ‘dips on ice bowls’? For as little at $10 you can purchase a dip bowl the sets in a vessel of ice to keep party dips cold.
- This is especially important if serving dairy-based dips in hot weather!
- You can also make yourself by placing the bowl of dip in a larger bowl filled with ice too.
- Additional ideas include filling a mini wading pool with ice if hosting outdoors and needing to ice multiple dishes or a combination of drinks and party dips (set it on top of a table outside).
- If you entertain often investing in an ice table might be of interest. It’s a folding table whose top is filled with ice.
- Inflatable ice trays are very affordable and can be deflated and stored for your next party!
How to Keep Guacamole from Turning Brown
There is nothing less appetizing than guacamole that has oxidized turning an unappetizing brown color.
The reason guacamole turns brown is the exposure to air. Once making guacamole it should be kept well sealed.
Pressing plastic wrap over the container and actually on top of the guacamole so it is not exposed to any air will keep it a fresh green in the refrigerator until serving.
The Kitchn has another method: add a thin layer of water on top of the prepared guacamole and seal the container. They maintain the guac will stay a beautiful green for up to 3 days.
Drain the water, stir up the guacamole before serving.
How to Make Party Dips
Party Dips are easy to make! Following are a selection of favorites for any season!
Serve with: Blood Orange Ginger Margaritas {fresh-style}!
Serve with: Fresh-style Pineapple Cilantro Margaritas!
Serve with: Smoky Watermelon-Jalapeno Margarita!
Serve with: Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch!
Serve with: The Spicy Maiden: a Spicy Pineapple Rum Cocktail!
Serve with: Honeydew Margaritas!
Serve with: Apple Cider Moscow Mules!
Serve with: A Santa Fe Margarita Trail Margarita
Serve with: Frozen Pineapple Margaritas
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Dannii says
Dips are a must at any party and there is a great selection here. I love creamy dips!
CherishingFlo says
These are Great tips for keeping party dips looking scrumptious! I struggled with my guacamole not getting that brown! I’m definitely gonna keep it sealed next time!
Sarah Skaggs says
These are some great tips and I want to try allll the recipes!
Rebecca says
I’m with you, great dips make for great parties! These dips look delicious, I can’t choose just one. Oh and your drink recommendations OMG
Charity says
I’m seriously the one at the party eating the whole bowl of dip. #sorrynotsorry! Excited to try these recipes!
Stacie says
Okay, I have to have a party just so I can make all these dips! My favorite part of a party is the dips. They MAKE the party.
Becky Hardin says
I need everyone of these dips in my life. They look so so good.
Jessica Formicola says
So many great dip ideas! I can’t wait to try them all out!
Subhashish Roy says
Always loved dips & have appreciated when hosts serve it the way which appeals to guests. Great to learn what needs to be done when I am hosting.
Beth says
Such a great post! I love all the dip tips and recipes! Thanks so much!