Food and football share an equal importance on Super Bowl Sunday. Before you open a store-bought jar of queso or whip up the same old bean dip, take a look at these dip recipes — and put a new spin on your annual junk-food feast.
Caramelized Onion and Guinness Dip
Nothing pairs with chips quite like caramelized onion dip. The only ingredient that could make the combo better is beer. Yes, beer. Try this recipe for caramelized onion and Guinness dip.
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
A hot spinach and artichoke dip is the key to happiness — probably because it’s made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and Parmesan. Try this recipe from The Food Network’s Alton Brown.
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Grilled Eggplant Dip
Add a fresh and healthy option to your Super Bowl spread with this garlicky chargrilled eggplant dip. Serve with veggies or chips and crackers. Get the recipe here.
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Barbecue Baked Bean Cheese Dip
Have the heartburn pills handy — this bean dip, which uses molasses, maple syrup, brown sugar, bacon, beans, cream cheese and cheddar cheese, is well worth any minor discomfort. Pass the tortilla chips!
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Make a delicious, warm and hearty buffalo chicken dip in your slow cooker. Find the recipe here.
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Grilled Zucchini Hummus
Shake up your hummus routine with this recipe for grilled zucchini hummus. It only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish to throw together. Get the recipe here.
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