Easy Dip Appetizers

These easy dip appetizers are perfect for parties, gatherings, and celebrations galore! This crowd pleasing collection features an assortment of indulgently hot and cheesy dips along with healthy cold dips that are perfect for serving with veggies.

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Hello loves! I’m here today to bring you the top crowd-pleasing dip recipes of ALL TIME!!!

I’m being totally dramatic here, but these are not only the dips that our friends, families, and fellow party attendees (aka new and future BFFS) have harassed us for, but also the top recipes on this little site of mine.

I’m 100% crazy in love with each and every dip here and seriously cannot waiiiiiiit for you to try them!

Easy Dip Appetizers

Since we all have dietary needs, fret not. We have a little bit of everything here in this collection of easy dip appetizers. With vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, and vegan options to choose from, there’s something for everyone here!

Looking for a particular dip? Leave me a comment and I’ll help you find it!

Hot crab dip with a twist! :: Cheesy Baked Seafood Dip with Crab, Shrimp, and Veggies!
Baked Seafood Dip with Crab, Shrimp, and Veggies!
5 from 38 votes
Say hello to my fun spin on the classic hot crab dip! This skillet-baked seafood dip is easy, cheesy, and loaded with crab, shrimp and veggies. It’ll be the first dish licked clean at your next party or potluck!
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1. Baked Seafood Dip

I guess I should describe the dip for you right? HOT, CREAMY, AND OMGCHEESY! If you ‘re a fan of seafood and cheese you’ll basically want to bathe in this dip. The veggies add fantastic flavor but are diced small enough that they could easily trick your pickiest of friends and family members.

This Italian restaurant copycat will rock your socks! Grab a baguette and your favorite extra virgin olive oil to make this delicious restaurant-style olive oil and herb bread dip!
Restaurant-Style Olive Oil and Herb Bread Dip
4.90 from 39 votes
This Carraba’s bread dip copycat is packed with flavor and oh-so-easy to make!
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2. Restaurant-Style Olive Oil and Herb Bread Dip

This Italian restaurant copycat is guaranteed to rock your socks! Grab a crusty baguette and your favorite extra virgin olive oil to make this delicious garlicky herbed bread dip in no time at all. My family and friends absolutely adore it and it makes a crazy easy potluck or party offering.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus snack board with vegetables, crackers, and pita chips
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
5 from 4 votes
Whip up this quick and easy roasted red pepper hummus and snack happy! This creamy chickpea dip pairs great with carrots, cucumber, celery, and pita wedges. 
Recipe yields 12 servings at 1/4 cup each.
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3. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

This is one of my go-to dips when I want to serve a Mediterranean inspired appetizer platter. It’s great with warm fluffy pita bread, pita chips, crackers, and fresh vegetables galore. I even have a small batch red pepper hummus if you need a smaller snack-sized serving.

More Tasty Hummus Appetizer Recipes

Can you tell we’re crazy for Hummus around here?! It’s such a great dip and is so versatile too. You can basically flavor your hummus with anything you have handy and it’s such a staple appetizer to have on hand for family and friends.

This healthy garden veggie dip is perfect for your next party! Skip the store bought tub; you’ll want to dunk everything in sight into this tasty homemade garden veggie dip! Mayo-free and SO delicious!
Healthy Garden Veggie Dip
4.87 from 30 votes
This healthy garden veggie dip is perfect for your next party! Skip the store bought tub; you’ll want to dunk everything in sight into this tasty homemade garden veggie dip! Mayo-free and SO delicious!
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4. Garden Veggie Dip

With New Years Eve party shenanigans on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to break out the dip! Even better? This lightened up veggie dip will help you get a jump on your healthy resolutions, so snag a bag of baked tortilla chips a pile of crunchy veggies for dipping and meet me in the kitchen!

Serve this Cheesy Baked Shrimp and Spinach Dip at your next party and it's sure to be the first dish devoured! My friends and family BEG for this easy cheesy appetizer!
Cheesy Baked Shrimp and Spinach Dip
5 from 8 votes
Bubbly hot spinach dip with a tasty twist! Everyone BEGS for this recipe!
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5. Cheesy Baked Shrimp and Spinach Dip

Serve this Cheesy Baked Shrimp and Spinach Dip at your next party and it’s sure to be the first dish devoured! My friends and family BEG for this easy cheesy appetizer. No shrimp? No problem! It can be made as a plain Jane spinach dip too and it is absolutely delicious both ways!

Looking for a chilled spinach dip? Try this one!

Easy Cheesy Buffalo Shrimp Dip!
Buffalo Shrimp Dip
4.91 from 22 votes
Whether you’re partying it up with friends or whipping up a date-night spread at home, this easy cheesy Buffalo Shrimp Dip makes the perfect appetizer! Hot melty cheese with shrimp, veggies, and a kiss of hot sauce? Perfection!
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6. Buffalo Shrimp Dip

I guess I should describe the dip for you right? HOT, CREAMY, AND OMGCHEESY! If you ‘re a fan of seafood and cheese you’ll basically want to bathe in this dip. The veggies add fantastic flavor but are diced small enough that they could easily trick your pickiest of friends and family members.

I also make a pretty baller Buffalo Chicken Dip if you need the recipe! It features shredded rotisserie chicken and is a total crowd pleaser at game night!

Healthy White Bean Dip with Avocado and Cilantro is a speedy snack that's full of flavor. We love this easy appetizer! Gluten-Free + Vegetarian + Vegan
Cilantro Avocado White Bean Dip
5 from 23 votes
This cilantro kissed Avocado White Bean Dip is a speedy snack that's full of flavor! It makes a great vegetarian and vegan friendly appetizer and is gluten-free too!
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7. Healthy White Bean Dip with Avocado and Cilantro

What do you do when you want a creamy, luscious dip that’s deliciously dairy-free? Avocados, baby! Pair them with white beans and it’s a match made in dipping heaven. This creamy white bean dip is whipped with garlic, avocado spinach, jalapeno and cilantro for a speedy snack that’s full of flavor.

Creamy Cilantro Cucumber Dip
Cilantro Cucumber Dip
5 from 15 votes
This Cilantro Cucumber Dip is quick, easy, and so incredibly delicious! Mayo-free and easily made ahead, pair it with veggies for a healthy appetizer or snack.
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8. Creamy Cilantro Cucumber Dip

This cool-as-a-cucumber dip is quick, easy, and so incredibly delicious! Mayo-free and easily made ahead, pair it with veggies for healthy snack or appetizer.

Vegan White Bean Dip with pita wedges
Tomato Basil Vegan White Bean Dip
5 from 7 votes
Snack in style with this healthy Tomato Basil White Bean Dip. This tasty vegan dip comes together in minutes and can be made in advance for easy peasy snacking, without the fuss!
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9. Healthy Tomato Basil White Bean Dip

Hearty cannellini beans are transformed into a luscious whipped spread flecked with garlic and herbs, then topped with sweet-as-candy ripe cherry tomatoes tossed with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and fresh, fragrant basil. <— run on sentence for the sake of YUM!

Instant Pot Black Bean Dip
Instant Pot Black Bean Dip
4.53 from 17 votes
This dip is a total breeze to throw together! No cans needed! Simply grab a bag of dried beans and get ready for a party-perfect vegetarian dip that’s easy, make-ahead, and SO delicious!
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10. Instant Pot Black Bean Dip

This Instant Pot Black Bean Dip is ready to party! Vegan + Vegetarian versions available for this must-try make-ahead dip.

No Instant Pot? No problem! My Chipotle Black Bean Dip can be made in a blender and either warmed on the stove or microwave – whichever you prefer!

bowl of cucumber dip with fresh cut cucumbers, broccoli, cauliflower, crackers, and crostini
Cucumber Dip
5 from 1 vote
This tasty make-ahead Cucumber Dip will have you happily scarfing your veggies! It's a great cold dip for veggie platters and makes a fantastic snack or appetizer.
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If you try one of these easy dip appetizers, let me know! You can leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) or tag @PEASandCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creations! I can’t wait to see what you whip up!

Happy dipping!

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Jenn Laughlin

Jenn Laughlin has been creating and sharing recipes for over 15 years. After graduating with a B.S. in Dietetics from Florida State University and working as a Nutrition Educator for WIC, she created Peas and Crayons in 2009. The goal was simple: create and share delicious tested and perfected recipes with vegetables as the star!

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