Our 16 Favorite Game Day Dips

What's game day without a dip or two... or three?

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Robin Shreeves
Robin Shreeves
Robin Shreeves
Robin Shreeves is a food and beverage writer.
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Updated May 15, 2025
Robin Shreeves
Bowl of chili dip with a serving in a bowl next to it

Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

Does a table full of nothing but dips and foods to dip into them sound like the perfect game day spread? It kind of does, doesn't it.

Whether you want to do an all-dip game day menu or just serve a dip or two alongside the traditional sports-watching foods such as wings, pizza, nachos, and brownies, you'll find tons of inspiration below, with classics like crab dip and Buffalo chicken dip.

Get ready to dive into the delicious satisfaction of these 16 dips as you cheer on your favorite team.

  • Million Dollar Dip

    Neiman Marcus with Ritz Crackers

    Simply Recipes / Ariel Knutson

    Neiman Marcus created this easy-to-make, creamy dip that's so rich, it tastes like a million dollars. Have buttery round crackers to dip into this dreamy, creamy concoction.

  • Trader Joe's-Inspired Corn Dip Recipe

    3-Ingredient Trader Joe's Dip

    Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn

    A block of cream cheese, one jar of Trader Joe's Cowboy Caviar Salsa, and shredded Mexican-style cheese are all you need for this out-of-this-world delicious dip.

  • Chili Dip

    Bowl of chili dip with a serving in a bowl next to it

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

    You already like to scoop up your chili with chips, right? Now commit and officially turn it into a dip you won't be able to stop dipping into.

  • Pimento Cheese

    Pimento Cheese in a Bowl Next to Some Crackers

    Simply Recipes / Lori Rice

    Is it a dip or a spread? Maybe this pot of gold made with cheddar, mayo, chopped pimentos, and Worcestershire sauce is both. Spread it on crackers or dip raw veggies in it.

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  • Chutney Cheese Appetizer

    Platter of cheese chutney appetizer with crackers on the counter next to it

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    This 1970s retro appetizer deserves to make a comeback. Layers of whipped cream cheese, shredded cheddar, mango chutney and chopped green onion are perfect for scooping up with an assortment of crackers.

  • Queso Dip

    Get ready for game day with a bowl of ceamy queso dip topped with pico de gallo and surrounded by tortilla chips
    Marta Rivera

    Smooth and creamy with a slight tang and just a bit of heat, this popular dip is best served straight from the pan on a stove on low heat or put in a slow cooker set on warm.

  • Buffalo Chicken Dip

    buffalo chicken dip warm out of the oven

    Buffalo chicken dip is almost as much of a must on game day as Buffalo chicken wings are. Top this hot, creamy, spicy version with crumbled blue cheese to up its yumminess.

  • Slow Cooker Spinach Feta Dip

    slow cooker spinach feta dip with chips on the side
    Nick Evans

    Besides being delicious and a sure-fire hit with guests, the beauty of this tangy dip is that it stays warm in the slow cooker throughout the entire game. But it may not last that long.

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  • Spinach Artichoke Dip with Bacon

    spinach artichoke dip in a baking dish a person dipping a chip into the dip
    Aaron Hutcherson

    You may have had good spinach artichoke dip before but have ever had it with bacon? It adds a smoky component that takes this classic to the next level.

  • The Best Guacamole

    A bowl of guacamole with two tortilla chips i nit

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    The hardest part of making this guac is having perfectly ripe avocados on hand to do so. If you do, try this simple dip made with red onion, lime juice, jalapeño, and of course, cilantro.

  • Vegan Queso

    Plated Creamy vegan queso recipe

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    A queso dip made with nuts and vegetables? Yup! Vegans will be delighted with it and non-vegans may not realize they're not eating cheese.

  • Blue Cheese Sauce

    blue cheese dip in a bowl surrounded by waffle fries, burgers, and corn on the cob
    Alison Bickle

    Whether you're buying wings from your go-to corner bar or making your own, if you're dipping them in bland bottled blue cheese salad dressing, you're disrespecting those wings. Do it right and whip up this blue cheese sauce with big chunks of real blue cheese for your wing dip.

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  • 7 Layer Bean Dip

    7 Layer Bean Dip
    Elise Bauer

    These seven layers of Mexican-inspired deliciousness—refried beans, shredded cheese, green chiles, avocado, tomato, sour cream, and black olives—never disappoint.

  • Homemade French Onion Dip

    Caramelized Onion Dip
    Elise Bauer

    Forget bland onion soup mix stirred into sour cream and mayo. This dip is a little more work because you caramelize the onions before you make it, but it is so incredibly worth it.

  • Hot Reuben Dip

    reuben dip in a bowl with a serving spoon in it
    Summer Miller

    Corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, cream cheese, and Thousand Island dressing—all the best things about a Reuben sandwich—also make a fantastic hot dip.

  • Hot Crab Dip

    Side view of a bowl of hot crab dip with a spoon and round crackers.

    You can make this hot crab dip ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge, unbaked. Then bake it just before you're ready to serve for a hot, bubbly, treat.

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