Best Cheese Dips
There’s never a bad time for a deliciously cheesy dip! Whether you’re preparing for a party, gathering recipes for game day, or looking for an appetizer to serve with drinks, you can always count on an easy cheese dip recipe to save the day. Between the best queso recipes, cream cheese dips, and hot cheese dip recipes, there’s surely one or two party dips here to add to your menu. There are plenty of cheesy dips you can make in an Instant Pot and Crockpot too, to make party prep even easier. So get ready for the Super Bowl, Cinco de Mayo, Taco Night, happy hour, or any holiday party with these dip recipes! I’m also sharing some tips below on making, storing, and reheating quesos and cheese dips, so you’re ready for it all!
Best Cheese Dip Recipes
Whether you prefer a simple queso recipe, or a loaded cheese dip, you’ll find something here to love. These hot and cheesy dip recipes are perfect for any party, holiday, or occasion. Everyone will devour these! With all of these easy and delicious cheese dip recipes on hand, you’re sure to have a hit at your next party!
What to Serve with Cheesy Party Dips
If you’re serving any of these cheese dip recipes at your party, you’re going to need something to dip in it. You can’t go wrong with tortilla chips and queso dips, but there are so many types of chips, crackers, and other dippers to try. Consider pita chips, potato chips, fresh breads (sourdough and baguettes are great), hearty crackers for loaded cheese dips, or even fresh veggies. I also love soft pretzel bites for a more filling dipper!
Can you freeze cheese dips?
You can store some cheese dips in the freezer. It mostly depends on the type of cheese, and other ingredients in the dip. Just check each recipe for storage details. Here are a few notes to keep in mind:
Cream cheese dips generally don’t hold up well in the freezer because the texture can become grainy when reheated. But you can freeze them, if you need to. Pure queso can be frozen pretty easily, but the trick is in the reheating to make sure the texture comes out nice and smooth. If you’re making a baked cheese dip ahead of time, just prep and freeze (skip the baking step).
How do you reheat cheese dips?
The best method for reheating quesos and cheese dips depends on the type of dip recipe.
If it’s a simple queso dip, it’s easy to reheat it on the stove by just heating it over low-medium heat and stirring regularly until fully heated through. If it’s a chunkier cheese dip with lots of ingredients, sometimes it’s better to place it in a baking dish and reheat in the oven. If the dip was originally made in the crockpot, I find the best way to reheat it is to just put it back in the slow cooker and warm it up. You can also reheat most dips in the microwave for a quicker approach. Just make sure to use a microwave-safe dish and something to cover it (cheese explosions are the worst). Reheat about 15 seconds at a time and stir until it’s fully heated through.
Any one of these easy dips will be perfect for any party or holiday. Make these cheesy dip recipes for game day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or Cinco de Mayo. There’s never a bad time for a delicious dip!