Private parties are prevalent this time of year, office parties, holiday parties, and dinner parties alike take over the weekends for at least a full month. Whether you are the host with the most or the friend of a friend who was actually invited, having a delicious spread is top priority for any social gathering.
To provide partygoers with a prime eating experience, it’s necessary to tend to the indulgences of the winter season. While a veggie platter is fine and dandy, those cold cuts of calorie-less, and carb starved snacks will not do. Give the people what they want. Pile on the fine cheeses, the fatty meats, and throw a delicious fruit or veggie in the mix to minimize guilt. For any group gathering, a table of delicious dips accompanied by salty surfaces to hold them is essential. Take it from an ecstatic eater, and dive into this list of simply delicious party dips.
This party classic is a guaranteed hit for this holiday season. You’ve got your spicy meats, your hardy cheeses, and your creamy cheeses. You’ve covered all the basic bases for success. Accent this dip with some tortilla chips and watch it disappear.
Another crowd pleaser, Spinach Artichoke Dip is an entertaining essential. People think it’s healthy because of the spinach and artichoke elements, but are pleasantly satisfied by the cheesy, creamy, goodness that this dip delivers.
The Roasted Provolone dip is a simply made recipe that includes a mere five ingredients. Melty provolone accented by walnuts, oregano, and drizzled with honey. It’s ok to drool. Dip your favorite bread into this divine culinary creation.
Take the joys of eating a garlic-infused white pizza and make it bite sized. Oh I’m sorry did you not know your dreams could become reality? Because they just did.
6) Black Pepper and Lemon Asiago Dip
This dish is simple yet delectable. For those of you who take a liking for less rich dips, the Lemon Asiago Dip is for you! It’s obviously packed with cheese, but the lemon and black pepper provide a zesty, refreshing flavor. The recipe recommends accompanying this dip with sweet potato chips, which I find revolutionary.
5) Baked Fontina Garlic Cheese Dip
I admit it, I have an addiction to fine cheeses (and so should you). I would probably eat this lovely cast iron pan of hot cheese as a meal. For those of you who have self control, this dip would deliciously accent an Italian styled meal.
4) Guacamole with Pomegranate Seeds
A healthier choice, but equally tasty. This dip basically reigns in the royalty of the fruit world. The avocado and the pomegranate come together in glorious unison and sing to our taste buds a song of sweet satisfaction. Bonus, this dip is holiday themed in color so thats basically a double rainbow in the party plate universe.
Also known as cowboy dip, I’m assuming because only the toughest of the wild,wild west can handle the cheesy trap that is this dip. Blue tortilla chips make this dip as aesthetically pleasing as it is appetizing.
2) Cheesy Chorizo & Carmelized Onion Dip
This ingredient packed recipe is deeply impressive in the dip-osphere. To give you an idea of what you’re getting yourself in to, I’ll confess that this dip includes both cream cheese and mozzarella cheese. I will tell you no more, but I will ensure you that this is rich. Just take a look at the recipe and you might feel your mouth water as your stomach involuntarily swells from the mere thought of it. Do not hesitate to unbutton your pants after ingesting, we’ve all been there.
1) Creamy Hot Reuben Sandwich Dip
If you thought you’d witnessed the impossible before, I have prepared to make you swoon. For fans of Reuben Sandwiches, this dip may appear as a holiday miracle. Reuben’s have a special way of concocting a flavor explosion that seems otherworldly. The unique flavors are soul mates, complimenting each other in almost every aspect. Dip precious miniature servings of pumpernickel into this masterpiece and try not to inhale it. Don’t be surprised if people fall to your feet in praise after serving them this specialty.
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