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

 

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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Baked Goat Cheese

You will need:

• goat cheese
• marinara or spaghetti sauce
• fresh basil

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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

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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

 

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Italian Cream Cheese Spread

You will need:

• cream cheese
• Italian dressing mix (like Good Seasons)
• mayonnaise

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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.

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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

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