11 Easy Delicious 3-Ingredient Party Dips
It’s that time of year when we open our patio, set up the outdoor kitchen, and bring on the dips. They’re quick, easy, and fun to share. Whenever we have people over, I like to make a party dip (or 5!) to serve with chips, pretzels, fresh veggies, and fruit.
My idea of a fabulous celebration is one that includes a smorgasbord of dips and things to dip in them. I’m talking about absolutely delicious hot, cold, savory, spicy, and even sweet dips. Dips must also be quick and easy to make, requiring simple ingredients readily available in any local grocery or supermarket.
Queso (Cheese) Dip
Who doesn’t love smooth queso made with real cheese? Paired with tortilla or corn chips, expect this queso to disappear quickly. Thankfully, you can make another batch in oh, about 5 minutes.
You will need:
- half and half
- cornstarch
- medium sharp Cheddar cheese
Queso (Cheese) Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 tbspn cornstarch
- 8 oz. medium sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Place half and half and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat over medium heat stirring constantly just until it begins to boil. Reduce heat to simmer, continuing to stir, for about 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat.
- Immediately stir in shredded cheese and continue to stir until smooth and lovely. Serve hot, immediately.
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Crab Dip
It’s amazingly yummy, thanks to Mrs. Dash. You will be disappointed if you try to substitute anything else for her extra spicy blend. It has to be this one.
You will need:
- imitation crab meat
- mayonnaise
- Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend or to taste
Crab Dip
Ingredients
- 14 oz imitation crab meat
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tspn Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Mix well.
- Keep refrigerated until serving.
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Queso Blanco Dip
Dump and go—that’s what I call this awesome recipe. It takes care of itself so you don’t have to hover and stress. And oh, so yummy!
You will need:
- Queso Blanco Velveeta
- Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Chilies or similar
- diced jalapenos (optional, to taste)
Queso Blanco Dip
Ingredients
- 1 16-oz Queso Blanco Velvetta loaf, cut into 1-in. pieces.
- 2 4.5-oz cans Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Chiles, or similar
- 1 4-oz. can diced jalapenos (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Place cheese, chiles, and the optional jalapenos in slow cooker. Cover and set to High for 1-2 hours, or Low for 2-3 hours.
- Once the cheese has all melted, stir until everything is well incorporated.
- Done. Serve straight from the slow cooker alongside tortilla chips.
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Chili Cheese Dip
Because you can never have enough queso—especially when paired with chili!
You will need:
- cream cheese
- salsa
- chili with beans
Chili Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 12 oz. cream cheese
- 15 oz. jarred salsa
- 12 oz, canned chili with beans
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a medium saucepan or slow cooker, your choice.
- Heat over medium heat (stovetop) or set to Low (slow cooker) until cream cheese is melted.
- Stir so that all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Serve hot with tortilla or corn chips. Absolutely divine!
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3-Ingredient Guacamole
Technically this dish has a fourth ingredient, but it’s just salt, so it doesn’t really count. And by the way, the best guacamole ever!
You will need:
- Ripe avocado(s)
- Chunky jarred salsa
- Fresh lime juice
3-Ingredient Guacamole
Ingredients
- 2 large avocado, ripe
- 2 tbsp chunky, jarred salsa
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Scoop out a ripe avocado (or more to match how much guac you'll be needing) into a bowl. Smash it with a fork.
- Add enough salsa to create the consistency you desire.
- Add a splash of fresh lime juice; salt, and pepper to taste.
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Baked Goat Cheese
You will need:
- goat cheese
- marinara or spaghetti sauce
- fresh basil
Baked Goat Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz. log goat cheese, softened
- 2 cups jarred marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 8 leaves fresh basil, cut into ribbons
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Get a small baking dish and press the goat cheese to fit the shape of the dish leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Gently spoon the marinara into the open border, taking care to cover the edge of the cheese but not the middle.
- Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon sea or kosher salt over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is hot and soft and the sauce is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle basil over the top.
- Serve immediately with crostini or bread for dipping.
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Creamy 3-Ingredient Onion Dip
What party would be complete without the famous 3-ingredients onion dip recipe?
You will need:
- sour cream
- mayonnaise
- Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix
Creamy 3-Ingredients Onion Dip
Ingredients
- 1 16-oz sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 packet Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (unless you simply cannot wait, in which case go for it).
- Serve with your favorite chips and dippers. Fresh veggies are an awesome choice here.
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Creamy Sausage Dip
Do your best not to devour all of this hearty, deliciously satisfying dip before guests arrive!
You will need:
- regular sausage like Bob Evans, Jimmy Dean, whatever
- cream cheese
- Picante sauce
Creamy Sausage Dip
Ingredients
- 16 oz regular sausage like Bob Evans, Jimmy Dean, whatever
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 28 oz jarred Picante sauce
Instructions
- Brown the sausage and crumble it up well as it cooks.
- Drain and place in a medium bowl.
- Mix in the softened cream cheese and Picante sauce.
- Place bowl in microwave and heat on high in 30-second increments, stirring between each and until cream cheese is melted and it looks awesome.
- Serve with crackers, tortilla chips or you decide.
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Italian Cream Cheese Spread
You will need:
-
cream cheese
-
Italian dressing mix (like Good Seasons)
-
mayonnaise
Italian Cream Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 packet Italian Dressing Mix like Good Seasons
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve alongside your choice of dippers like crackers, chips, and veggies.
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Caramel Cheesecake Dip
You’ll serve this with fresh apple slices, although don’t be surprised when your guests I mean you discover it’s heavenly, paired with tortilla chips and just about any other dippers on your party table lineup. It’s that sweet and salty caramel thing we all love.
You will need:
- cream cheese
- caramel ice cream topping (like Smuckers)
- graham cracker crumbs*
*Place a package of Graham crackers in a zip-top plastic bag and roll with a rolling pin until you have fine crumbs. Or pick up a box of graham cracker crumbs that is all ready to go; OR break up a storebought Graham cracker pie crust and crumble it into crumbs.
Caramel Cheesecake Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup caramel ice cream topping like Smuckershttps://amzn.to/2Rp6Wto
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl and whip it with an electric mixer until fluffy and smooth.
- Stir in the caramel ice cream topping.
- Place the graham cracker crumbs in another small bowl next to it.
- Dip apple slices into the dip, then dip right into the graham cracker crumb bowl. And that’s it! Super delicious and easy.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Fruit Dip
Perfect for a baby or bridal shower, or just anytime and anywhere!
You will need:
- strawberry cream cheese
- Jell-O cheesecake pudding mix (just the dry mix)
- marshmallow cream
Cheesecake Fruit Dip
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small-ish mixing bowl, mix together the cream and pudding mix.
- Continue to stir until well incorporated and smooth.
- Fold in marshmallow cream.
- Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Notes
- Will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir again just before serving.
- Serve alongside fresh fruit. Or fruit skewers are awesome for dipping if you have the patience to do that.
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I know the recipe says “serve hot immediately” but I’m wondering if the queso will reheat? Always looking for make ahead! ☺️
I have not tried reheating but perhaps some of your fellow readers can weigh in with their experiences.
And if you like Garlic dip…
8 oz package of cream cheese
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
A few tablespoons of milk
Blend all together – keep adding milk to get the consistency you like.
oh thank you! Daughter wanted queso with our fajitas tonight and this was each to whip up at the last minute. I added jalapenos and some seasonings.
By the time I read all the dip information I realized I was drooling. I am so happy I found your site…it is exceptional! Thank you.