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20+ Best Game Day Dips

By: Rachel TiemeyerPosted: 1/30/25Updated: 2/4/25

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When the game is on, the last thing you want is to be stuck in the kitchen. So keep this list of Game Day Dips close! They’re easy to make ahead, serve, and enjoy—leaving you more time to cheer for your team.

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Best Game Day Dips

Whether you’re in the mood for something cheesy and comforting, veggie-packed and fresh, or a high-protein, healthier take on your favorites, we’ve got a game day dip for you. This lineup has something for everyone—so grab your chips, veggies, or crackers, and let’s dive in!

Fiesta salad in a white bowl with serving spoons.

Fiesta Salad

This fresh, delicious, and super healthy Fiesta Salad with beans and veggies works as a light lunch, side dish, appetizer, or snack anytime.

Fiesta Salad
Layered taco dip with a serving missing.

Layered Taco Dip

Layered Taco Dip is the ideal party appetizer. The ingredients are simple and cheap, it’s easy to make ahead of time, and the flavor is amazing. The layers make it look like a complex recipe when, in reality, it takes only a few minutes to throw together.

Layered Taco Dip
A cracker lifting some spinach and artichoke dip out of the crock it was made in.

Spinach Artichoke Dip with Roasted Red Peppers

Our festive Spinach Artichoke Dip with Roasted Red Peppers and Feta is colorful, bright-tasting, and so cheesy, making it the perfect hot dip for game day or any special gatherings.

Spinach Artichoke Dip
A hand dipping a chip into taco dip in the crockpot.

Creamy Slow Cooker Taco Dip

by Real Food Whole Life

This ultra-easy slow cooker taco dip recipe is made with ground beef, cream cheese, Rotel and cheese; making for the easiest and tastiest taco dip you’ve ever had. Trust me, make this and watch your friends and family absolutely devour it in no time flat.

Creamy Taco Dip
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Guacamole for a Crowd

The fresh ingredients and seasoning blend in this guacamole will have you coming back for more and more. The recipe was created to serve the masses but my guess is leftovers won’t be much of a problem.

Guacamole
Crockpot buffalo chicken dip with a celery stick being dipped into it.

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

by Evolving Table

Let your slow cooker do the work for you with this spicy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe. A homemade buffalo sauce, cream cheese, ranch dressing, and shredded chicken combine to make the best game day party dish. It is so quick and easy to make and will have your guests begging you for this go-to appetizer recipe!

Buffalo Chicken Dip
Caprese dip in an oval white baking dish.

Caprese Dip

by What Molly Made

This caprese dip will be your new favorite appetizer! You can’t beat the flavors of tomatoes tossed in fresh garlic and basil and the gooey cheesy texture. Serve it with crusty bread and enjoy the dip version of the classic salad in a few simple steps.

Caprese Dip
A hand dipping a carrot stick into cottage cheese ranch dip.

Homemade Ranch Dip

Say goodbye to store-bought ranch and hello to this healthier homemade version! Made with creamy Greek yogurt, a touch of mayo for that classic texture, fresh herbs, and just the right amount of seasoning, this dip is packed with flavor and way better for you.

We have an equally delicious version called High Protein Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip.

Healthy Homemade Ranch Dip
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Honey Whipped Goat Cheese – 4 Ways!

Need a fast, easy, show stopping appetizer? Honey Whipped Goat Cheese is the answer! Create the basic creamy dip with just 3 ingredients and then choose your own topping adventure with our 4 unique ideas.

Honey Whipped Goat Cheese
Corn dip in a bowl with fresh veggies and crackers around it.

Creamy Elote-Inspired Dip

by The Natural Nurturer

This flavorful and easy Elote-Inspired Dip is going to be your new favorite summer snack. Made in just 15 minutes with fresh or frozen corn, it has a lightened up creamy texture. This easy veggie dip is gluten-free, naturally vegetarian, and is sure to be enjoyed by all.

Creamy Elote-Inspired Dip
Creamy crab dip in the center with crackers and fresh veggies around it.

Creamy Crab Dip

by Foodess

Creamy and hot with a crunchy, buttery breadcrumb topping, baked crab dip is a total crowd-pleaser, and is secretly super quick and easy.

Creamy Crab Dip
Fried dill pickle dip in a bowl with fresh dill on top and veggies around the side of it.

High Protein Fried Dill Pickle Dip

by Oh Snap Macros

Pickle lovers unite, this High Protein Fried Pickle Dip is a must make! Loaded with protein using cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, this delicious and easy-to-make dip is the perfect addition to any party, game night, or even just a midday snack. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any extra pickles you may have in your fridge.

Fried Dill Pickle Dip
Avocado salsa in a white bowl.

Avocado Salsa

Holy moly. This Avocado Salsa is a keeper! With only 5 ingredients on hand and a few minutes in the kitchen, you’ll have a healthy and fresh-tasting appetizer, side dish, or light lunch to die for.

Avocado Salsa
Homemade salsa in a black bowl with fresh cilantro on top.

The Best Homemade Salsa

by Wholesomelicious

This recipe for homemade Mexican-style salsa is hands down the best salsa you’ll ever eat. Made the authentic way with a key step that you won’t want to miss!

Homemade Salsa
Creamy whipped feta dip topped with roasted olives.

Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Olives

by The Real Food Dietitians

This dip looks like it’s right out of the pages of a magazine, and it will be the star of any gathering. It’s so easy to make in just a few simple steps. Serve it with a variety of crackers, pita chips, and fresh veggies for dipping.

Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Olives
Jalepeno chicken dip in a white baking dish.

Creamy Jalepeno Chicken Dip

by Every Last Bite

This dip is always a crowd-pleaser and no one ever knows it’s Dairy Free! It takes just minutes to make and is packed with shredded chicken, jalapenos, chopped tomatoes, onion, and spices. It is creamy, slightly spicy, and so so good. Best of all, it just happens to be Paleo, Whole30, Keto and Dairy-Free!

Jalepeno Chicken Dip
Cottage queso dip in a wooden bowl with fresh veggies and tortilla chips around it.

High Protein Cottage Cheese Queso Dip

by Mary’s Whole Life

My take on the TikTok viral cottage cheese queso trend! Cottage cheese is blended with shredded cheese and taco seasoning to create a creamy base, then seasoned ground beef and green chiles are mixed in. A high-protein, low-carb dip that will win over any crowd!

Cottage Cheese Queso Dip
Creamy caramelized onion dip in a bowl with fresh veggies.

Creamy Caramelized Onion Dip

by The Natural Nurturer

This delicious caramelized onion dip is a true crowd-pleaser…and the perfect appetizer! This flavorful veggie dip is delicious served with chips, crackers or veggies — and is the perfect dish to serve for a game-day gathering, a potluck, or an at-home-date-night!

Creamy Caramelized Onion Dip
Greek dip on a white platter.

Greek Dip

This simple yet delicious Greek Dip will have you hovering over the dish and wishing you didn’t have to share. Our Greek Dip requires no cooking and is a great recipe to serve groups of people (or just yourself for a healthy lunch!).

Greek Dip
Quick and easy black bean dip in a bowl with feta on top.

5-Minute Black Bean Dip

by The Whole Cook

Serve this fast and easy black bean dip with chips for an appetizer or snack that will be devoured quickly. Everything just goes right in the blender!

Black Bean Dip
Hot corn dip in a cast iron skillet.

Cheesy Hot Corn Dip

by I Heart Naptime

Cheesy hot corn dip is packed with flavor from cream cheese and Monterey Jack cheese then green chiles and jalapeno add the perfect kick to this crowd-pleasing appetizer!

Cheesy Hot Corn Dip

Which of these game day dips sounds best to you? I’d love to know what you plan to make for the next big game. I’m going to make the Crockpot Taco Dip or the Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip for our next one.

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Rachel Tiemeyer

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!

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