13 Amazing Dip Recipes For The 4th

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on this site, I may earn a commission.
Read my Privacy Policy.

The 4th of July just isn’t a complete holiday without dip. Dip is a critical component of any party, in fact, it’s basically expected. Without it, what else will people eat while they are milling around breaking the ice with each other? Give them something to talk about. Something delicious. These thirteen dip recipes will help you celebrate the 4th in the most epic way possible.

1. Mediterranean Cream Cheese Dip

Two fingers hold a cracker with a scoop of Mediterranean Cream Cheese Dip on it.
Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry.

This Mediterranean cream cheese dip is one of the best dips you’ll make all year. It’ll definitely impress your guests and ensure everyone asks you for the recipe, so be sure to make a few copies to hand out. It’s delicious served with just about any crackers you want to serve it with.

2. Mediterranean Roasted Red Pepper Dip

A hand dips a pita triangle into a bowl of dip.
Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry.

This Mediterranean roasted red pepper dip recipe (a.k.a Muhammara recipe) is the perfect party snack. It pairs well with whole-grain crackers or pita, and it’s great for sharing with friends and family.

3. Chipotle Aioli

An overhead view of a small bowl of chipotle ailoli on a white plate with some french fries.
Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry.

If creamy, smoky, and spicy is your thing, this chipotle aioli will be the newest addition to your party recipe stash. Make it either mayo-based or vegan, and use it as a dipping sauce or spread.

4. Real Food Spinach Dip

An overhead view of this finished Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe.
Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry.

Spinach dip is a perfect party snack. You can serve it with your favorite vegetables, tortilla chips, or crackers. It comes together quickly and easily, and with this recipe, you don’t have to feel guilty about digging in.

5. Chili Con Queso

A hand dips a corn chip into homemade queso.
Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry.

Can you even party without queso and chips? This chili con queso recipe is just what you need for the 4th. It’s a flavorful dip that is so much better than the store-bought stuff, and it’s easy to make, too. Keep it warm in a small slow cooker to keep it dippable all night long.

6. Guacamole 

A wood bowl filled with guacamole and garnished with two lime wedges.
Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry.

When it comes to dips, it doesn’t get much easier than creamy, delicious guacamole. Avocados, jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, lime juice, and cilantro are all that you need to make an amazing and tasty dip you and your guests will love. 

7. Healthy Onion Dip

Onion Dip in a white bowl with a spatula resting in it.
Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry.

Onion dip is often a favorite choice for dipping chips and raw vegetables. You’re going to love this healthy homemade onion dip, and your guests will, too. It’s fast to make from scratch, and you won’t have to worry about excessive sodium, MSG, or preservatives.

8. Southwest Black Bean Dip

A closeup of a white ramekin filled with southwest black bean dip. A corn chip sits in the dip.
Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry.

Black beans, salsa, frozen corn, and spices come together to make a dip that’s so good it begs to be served at a party. This Southwest black bean dip is easy to make and is full of flavor your guests will love. 

9. Hummus

An overhead view of a bowl filled with white bean hummus, garnished with sliced, green onions.
Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry.

Hummus is a healthy alternative to some of your more calorie-laden dips, and it’s easy to make, too. All you need are chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, and you can have hummus on the table in a matter of minutes. 

10. Tex-Mex Dip

An overhead view of a white, fluted dish holding layers of tex mex dip.
Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry.

If you and your guests love Mexican flavors, you’ll all love this Tex-Mex dip for party dipping. Refried beans, salsa, black olives, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, and onion powder are all you need. Perfect for your favorite tortilla chips.

11. Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

Horizontal overhead view looking down into a bowl filled with Black Eyed Pea Hummus.
Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry.

Hummus is traditionally made from chickpeas, but that’s certainly not the only bean that you can use to make hummus. This black-eyed pea hummus is made from, as you might’ve guessed, black-eyed peas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic powder.

12. Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

An overhead view of a white bowl filled with peanut butter fruit dip. Fresh strawberries and apple slices lay around the bowl.
Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry.

Not all dips need to be savory. Some of them can be on the sweeter side. This makes them perfect for dipping your favorite fresh fruit. Peanut butter fruit dip is perfect for dipping apples and strawberries. 

13. Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus

An overhead view of a white bowl full of chocolate peanut Butter Hummus and topped with a fresh strawberry.
Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry.

Hummus is always made with a chickpea base, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be served as a savory dip. Change things up by adding some sweet elements to it instead. This chocolate peanut butter hummus is perfect for dipping fruit, pretzels, and crackers into it. 

More From The Gracious Pantry

An overhead view of a charcuterie board with veggies, pita chips, and two bowls of dip.
Photo Credit: JeniFoto/Shutterstock.

Snacks are an essential part of life, but knowing what to snack on that won’t hurt your health isn’t always easy. These snack options are delicious and healthier for you while still giving you all that comfort you look for in a snack.

Author: Tiffany McCauley

Title: Food and Travel Journalist

Expertise: Food, cooking, travel

Bio:

Tiffany McCauley is a nationally syndicated writer and an award-winning cookbook author and food blogger. She has been featured on MSN, Huffington Post, Country Living Magazine, HealthLine, Redbook, and many more. Her food specialty is healthy comfort food recipes.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.