Six Holiday Dips To Try This Season

Holiday parties and gatherings are back, and its time to try out some new dips! While the comfort of our usual, tried, and trusted recipes are great, consider trying out these dips this holiday season.

Smoked Salmon Dip

The richness of the smoky flavor adds depth to this creamy dip. It can be paired with veggies and crackers and bread.

Ingredients:

-8 Ounce cream Cheese

-1/2 cup sour cream

-1 TBL lemon juice

-1 TBL dill

-1 tsp horseradish, drained

-1/2 tsp kosher salt

-1/4 tsp ground black pepper

-4 ounces of minced smoked salmon

Cream the cream cheese with an electric mixer. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, dill, horseradish, salt, and pepper. Fold in the smoked salmon and mix so it is evenly distributed. Chill before serving.

Hot Crab Dip

Another seafood favorite is the creamy hot crab dip. A variety of dippable items from veggie to crackers to bread can be served on the side. Keep it warm in a crockpot to serve the ooey-gooey dip.

Ingredients:

-8 Ounce cream Cheese

-1/4 cup sour cream

-Hot sauce (to taste)

-1.2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning, or similar

-1 garlic clove, minced

-kosher salt and pepper

-12 ounces of crab meat

-2 scallions, thinly sliced

-1 to 2 TBL fresh parsley, chopped

-2-3 tsp lemon juice

Stir the cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, garlic, and Old Bay seasoning together. Add in the salt and pepper to taste. Heat the mix in a crock pot or saucepan until warmed through. Fold in the crab, scallions, and fresh herbs, and top with lemon juice. Serve when warm.

Five-Layer Mexican Dip

A crowd-pleaser, this dip deserves to be shared. Layer corn, beans, meat, and tomato with onion and avocado for a delicious dip. Zip up the tomato-onion combo with jalapeno and salt and pepper. Add spice to the beans with cumin and lime juice. Add cilantro to the corn. Add lemon juice to the avocado to keep it from browning. Layer each type and repeat until completed. Serve with warmed tortillas, celery, or chips.

BLT Dip

This one is a favorite because it uses only 4 ingredients. Combine chopped sun-dried tomatoes with ¾ cup of mayonnaise, 1 cup of sour cream, and ½ cup bacon bits. Season with salt and pepper. For added wow factor, serve in hollowed-out iceberg lettuce. Serve with pita chips, chips, or veggies.

Smores Dip

The classic dessert in a dip is a warm, delicious dip. Layer chocolate chips or bars and top with marshmallows – broil until marshmallows are browned and chocolate is melted. Serve with fruit and graham crackers.

Cannoli Dip

Cannolis are a time-intensive desert but a favorite. Make the dip for a nod to the dish. Beat together 2 cups of ricotta cheese and 8-ounce cream cheese until smooth. Add in 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Add in 1 cup of mini chocolate chips, mini M&M’s, or butterscotch bits.