Got invited to a Super Bowl watch party and told to “just bring something easy”? Or hosting and don’t want to miss half the game in the kitchen? These three easy dips are crowd-pleasers that won’t leave you overthinking your contribution or stuck cooking all night.
No complicated recipes. No constant reheating. No kids asking what else there is to eat. Just low-effort, family-friendly dips that work whether you’re hosting or bringing a dish to share.
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Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip (The One Everyone Expects)
If there’s no buffalo chicken dip, people notice. This creamy classic is a football party staple, and using rotisserie or canned chicken keeps prep simple. Keep it warm in a slow cooker, and you’re done.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (or one 12.5 oz can of chicken, drained)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (Frank's RedHot is my family's choice, but you do you)
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing (you can change this out for ranch ... if you must)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish, if you want to go fancy
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, dressing, and ¾ cup of cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
- Garnish with green onions, if desired. Serve warm, with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers.
Serve with: tortilla chips, celery sticks, crackers, or pretzel bites.
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Cheesy Pizza Dip (A Guaranteed Kid Favorite)
This dip is basically pizza night in scoopable form, which makes it an instant hit with kids and adults alike. Familiar flavors, no spice complaints, and zero drama.
Ingredients
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded Italian blend or provolone
- ½ cup mini pepperoni (or chopped regular)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Got adventurous eaters? You can also add other pizza toppings like cooked Italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, diced bell peppers, banana peppers, or black olives.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Spread sauce in a small baking dish.
- Top with cheeses, pepperoni, and seasoning.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, until bubbly.
Serve with: breadsticks, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip (No-Bake Dessert Win)
End the night with dessert already handled. This sweet dip is kid-safe, no-bake, and feels fun without turning into a sugar-fueled mess during the game.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heat-treated flour *
- ½–¾ cup mini chocolate chips
* Heat-treat flour by microwaving for 1 minute, stirring halfway. Cool completely.
Directions
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Mix in sugars and vanilla.
- Mix in flour, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Serve with: graham crackers, pretzels, apple slices, or vanilla wafers.
It's a win!
Three dips. Minimal prep. Something savory, something cheesy, something sweet.
Snack MVP status unlocked.
