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Dips and Spreads : Top 20

 

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Holiday Cranberry Chutney

Submitted by: Cheryl Lottman 
A chunky chutney like this one makes a great gift for friends and neighbors. I give them the chutney in a decorated jar with a package of cream cheese and a box of crackers. It makes a lovely snack and is just as good alongside a main dish. --Cheryl Lottman Stillwater, Minnesota 

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Hot Spinach Red Pepper Dip

Submitted by: Roosterlady 
Home Town: Tabernacle, New Jersey, USA
Living In: Bunnell, Florida, USA
A cheesy and creamy hot dip best served in a bread bowl or spread on toasted bread. 

Toasted Almond Party Spread

Submitted by: Kim Sobota 
This rich spread goes a long way at holiday parties. Almonds and Swiss cheese are a classic combination that never goes out of style. --Kim Sobota, Plymouth, Minnesota 

Marinated Beef Fondue

Submitted by: DeEtta Rasmussen 
'Guests will enjoy cooking this boldly seasoned meat, then dipping it in zippy sauce,' notes field editor DeEtta Rasmussen of Fort Madison, Iowa. 

Sherry Fruit Dip

Submitted by: Sandy Oldendick 
A fruit appetizer is a nice change of pace from the rich, savory snacks so prevalent around the holidays. It's no-fuss favorite I take to many get-togethers. --Sandy Oldendick, Cincinnati, Ohio 

Spruced-Up Cheese Spread

Submitted by: Judy Grimes 
'A neighbor who's a wonderful cook is the one who gave me the recipe for this zippy cracker spread,' writes Judy Grimes from Brandon, Mississippi. It's easy to shape into a Christmas tree for a festive occasion. See page 58 for details. 

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Fluffy Orange Spread

Submitted by: Ruth Hastings 
With its pleasant orange flavor, this simple spread perfectly tops a variety of breads. Each bit has just the right amount of sweetness. --Ruth Hastings 

Hot Bacon Cheese Spread

Submitted by: Bonnie Hawkins 
This creamy spread, made with Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses, is sure to warm up your next holiday party. Guests never wander too far from the table when I put out this fragrant dip. 

Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball

Submitted by: Love2Cook87 
Home Town: Sullivan, Illinois, USA
Living In: Lovington, Illinois, USA
A beloved holiday ritual for this cook, cream cheese blended with savory seasonings such as onion, smoked beef, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped green olives makes a tasty walnut covered cheese ball. Serve with crisp Ritz crackers to complement the savory taste and creamy texture. 

Caraway Cheese Ball

Submitted by: JLamb36 
Living In: Hyattsville, Maryland, USA
The caraway seeds add a nutty, rustic flavor that complements the sharp tang of the Cheddar cheese. 

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Cheese Ball I

Submitted by: Ellen Rainey 
This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious. Whenever I make it for gatherings or work it always gets great reviews. Serve with an assortment of crackers. 

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Baked Cheddar Bacon Spread

Submitted by: Kathy Fehr 
Potlucks at work just aren't the same without this deliciously rich spread. --Kathy Fehr, Fairbury, Illinois 

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Dill Vegetable Dip

Submitted by: Karen Gardiner 
A friend gave me this zesty dip recipe many years ago, and now I serve it every year at our holiday open house. 

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Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

Submitted by: Cloyd Sensenig 
My wife was a great cook and I loved to help her. She served this dip with crackers, pretzels or fresh fruit at our family get-togethers, especially during the holidays. -Cloyd Sensenig, West Lawn, Pennsylvania 

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Louisiana Crab Dip

Submitted by: Ruby Williams 
When friends visit from other parts of the country, I treat them to a Cajun-style Christmas. This flavor-packed seafood dip gives them a delicious taste of the Bayou State. 

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Cranberry Dip

Submitted by: ELIZRA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Living In: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
Easy and pretty, this bright cranberry dip can be made ahead of time and just poured over cream cheese to serve. 

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Submitted by: Sheryl Renner 
Color it Christmas with a platter of red and green apple slices piled 'round a bowl of this yummy no-fuss fruit dip! The dip also goes well with strawberries, grapes and kiwi. 

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Bread Bowl Fondue

Submitted by: June Mullins 
Veggies and toasted bread cubes make the perfect dippers for this thick, rich ham and cheese dip from June Mullins of Livonia, Missouri. 

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Calico Cheese Dip

Submitted by: Ellen Keck 
As soon as my husband tasted this tantalizing dip at a party, he suggested I get the recipe...not knowing I'd already asked the hostess for it! Attractive and zesty, it's one of my most popular appetizers. 

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Creamy Sourdough Snack

Submitted by: Darelyn Payes 
'This snack was a big hit at my mom's 50th birthday party,' says Darelyn Payes of Hayward, California. 

 
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