Looking to revamp your tired party repertoire? Forget about ranch and crudité! We’ve got innovative ideas for cocktail hour—these unique recipes for creative dips and dippers leave standard old appetizers in the dust. Take the plunge with these inventive ideas and your guests will happily get dipping!
*This post was sponsored by Pretzel Crisps.
Delicious Dips and Dippers for Sauce-Loving Guests
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Asparagus Pastry Sticks with Lemon Dipping Sauce Recipe
A few quick steps leave you with an elegant appetizer you’ll be proud to serve at any party. Pass these around during a cocktail hour and your guests will make these asparagus sticks disappear right before your eyes. This simple recipe takes 30 minutes or less to whip up.
Make them here.
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Bacon Cheddar Meatballs with BBQ Sauce
For a more substantial party appetizer, try these meatballs filled with gooey, creamy cheese and salty bits of bacon. Dipped into a sweet-spicy BBQ sauce, these meatballs are perfect for popping in your mouth—savor the fantastic blend of flavors and grab seconds before these run out!
Make them here.
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Chicken Skewers with Spicy Cranberry Dipping Sauce Recipe
Guests will be licking their fingers after chowing down on this snack. An easy appetizer you can whip up in about 20 minutes, we love this pick because the spicy sauce adds a tasty zest to the tender grilled chicken. Try this recipe for next party!
Make them here.
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Easy Parmesan Cheese Straws
The perfect crunchy dipper, you can drench these Parmesan Cheese Straw in your favorite dips for a complementary salty flavor that will pump up any sauce or condiment. This recipe is a snap and can be made ahead of time with just a few ingredients.
Make them here.
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Peanut Butter Banana Dip
This cool creamy dip is a sweeter take on standard cocktail party dips. It’s substantial and smooth, making it the perfect complement to salty Pretzel Crisps. So, give your guests something to satisfy that sweet tooth with this simple recipe.
Make it here.
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Creamy Pico De Gallo
Alive with bright flavors this pico de gallo dip has a cool, creamy quality to ease the heat of the jalapeno. Fresh tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro all tickle the tastebuds for a delicious dip that goes great with your Pretzel Crisps.
Make this here.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Dip
All year, we wait for butternut squash to hit the markets—sweet, creamy squash is the perfect fall vegetable that boasts all the best seasonal flavors. We love this dip because it’s a creative take on the standard options and gives your party an innovative edge.
Make it here.
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Spicy Mediterranean Feta Dip Recipe
A great appetizer, this spicy dip adds some zing to your party food and will keep your guests coming back for more. Serve this cheese dip as a snack before dinner, or at a cocktail hour. The best part? This recipe is done in less than 10 minutes!
Make it here.
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Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus
Luscious, creamy sweet potato and a kick of spice combine to make this hummus a new party-favorite. This is a cinch to throw together and when served with crunchy Pretzel Crisps, it’s a snack your guests will gobble up.
Make this here.
