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What are Some Different Types of Dips?

Sheri Cyprus
Sheri Cyprus

Dips can make raw fruits and vegetables as well as crackers and chips more flavorful and fun to eat. They also add a party feeling to food and are popular at cocktail parties and other events. Clam dip, salsa, guacamole, hummus, bean dip, cheese, onion dip, and dips for fruit are just some of the many different types of dips.

Dips for fruit are often sweeter than those for vegetables and crackers. They're usually made by blending sweet cream cheese with marshmallow creme and/or whipped cream. Vanilla may be added for extra flavor. Fruits such as fresh pineapple, peaches, and strawberries tend to be especially good with these dips.

Bowl of hummus drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with paprika.
Bowl of hummus drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with paprika.

French onion dip is a classic favorite, especially with potato chips, and herbs or garlic can be added as well for extra flavor. Cheese dips can be cream cheese-based or feature cheeses like cheddar, and they can be served with pretzels, apples, crackers, or many other finger foods. A fancy dip, like Brie dip with pecans, could be served at a cocktail party.

Mango chutney.
Mango chutney.

Bean dips can be very hearty and full of flavor depending on the seasonings added. Hummus is simple to make with canned garbanzo beans for extra convenience, or it can be purchased pre-made. Individuals can also make other types of bean dips with black beans and Mexican seasonings.

Dips made with vegetables include salsa and guacamole. Both are usually served with tortilla chips, and they're often served before Mexican dinners as appetizers.

Cauliflower is good dipped in cheese fondu dip.
Cauliflower is good dipped in cheese fondu dip.

Fondues can also be considered types of dips since diners dip pieces of food on small forks into a sauce. Cheese fondues are god with bread cubes and vegetables, such as cauliflower or cherry tomatoes. Cake cubes and fruits, such as strawberries and chunks of banana, are often good choices for chocolate fondues. If cake is used, it should be dense enough so that it doesn't leave too many crumbs in the chocolate dip.

Discussion Comments

anon999538

In my opinion the best dips are the dips you get from Tesco or Lidl. They are amazing. But the best no1 is from the butcher's.

Rotergirl

I was at a baby shower and they had a fruit tray with this dip they called fluffernutter. It was marshmallow cream, sour cream and peanut butter. It was really, really good.

I was at an Indian restaurant with a buffet and they had a tomato chutney and a coconut chutney on the buffet. They were very, very good. I also like hummus dip, especially spiked with garlic, as well as spinach dip. I had a co-worker who made a baked crab dip that was to die for. She gave me the recipe and it's been a hit everywhere I've taken it. And you can't beat Rotel dip in the crockpot. It wouldn't be New Year's Eve without it!

Pippinwhite

I love this roasted onion and garlic dip I found at the store. It was really flavorful. I probably smelled like garlic and onion after I ate it, but it was awesome dip!

I had some mango salsa at a Mexican restaurant and it was wonderful. It was great with the tortilla chips. They also have a jalepeno ranch dip they bring to the table and it's good. I like the places where they make the guacamole at the table so I can pick exactly what and how much of everything I want in my guacamole. Sometimes the pre-made kind is a little bland and I like it with some kick.

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    • Bowl of hummus drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with paprika.
      Bowl of hummus drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with paprika.
    • Mango chutney.
      Mango chutney.
    • Cauliflower is good dipped in cheese fondu dip.
      By: ExQuisine
      Cauliflower is good dipped in cheese fondu dip.
    • Salsa is one type of dip.
      By: Lorraine Kourafas
      Salsa is one type of dip.
    • Pretzels are a favorite to dip in cheese.
      By: michelaubryphoto
      Pretzels are a favorite to dip in cheese.
    • Guacamole is a type of dip.
      By: Stuart Monk
      Guacamole is a type of dip.
    • Spinach dip can be served as an appetizer or hors dóeuvre.
      By: dreambigphotos
      Spinach dip can be served as an appetizer or hors dóeuvre.
    • Fondues can be considered a type of dip.
      By: Glamshot
      Fondues can be considered a type of dip.
    • Potato chips are a popular item to go along with dips at a party.
      By: nataliazakharova
      Potato chips are a popular item to go along with dips at a party.
    • Clam dip can be a great option for those who enjoy seafood.
      By: cobraphoto
      Clam dip can be a great option for those who enjoy seafood.
    • Salsa is a common dip for tortilla chips.
      By: Dessie
      Salsa is a common dip for tortilla chips.