3 Tasty Dips for Your Super Bowl Party

Don't fumble and miss your chance to try these easy dips perfect for your Super Bowl party!

Loaded Baked Potato Dip
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
Ingredients
1 (2.1-oz.) package fully cooked bacon slices
1 (16-oz.) container sour cream
2 cups (8 oz.) freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup sliced fresh chives
2 teaspoons hot sauce
Garnishes: cooked, crumbled bacon; sliced fresh chives; freshly cracked pepper
Serve with: waffle fries

Preparation
Microwave bacon according to package directions until crisp; drain on paper towels. Cool 10 minutes; crumble. Stir together bacon and next 4 ingredients. Cover and chill 1 to 24 hours before serving. Garnish, if desired. Serve with crispy, warm waffle fries. Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 7 days.

Note: We tested with Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon.
Note: We baked frozen waffle fries extra-crispy for our dippers.

Related: 5 Delicious Mashed Potato Bakes

Blue Cheese "Hot Wing" Dip
Blue Cheese
Ingredients
1 (8-oz.) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened and cut into pieces
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 (4-oz.) package crumbled blue cheese
1 to 2 Tbsp. milk (optional)
Garnishes: crumbled blue cheese, chopped green onions, freshly cracked pepper
Serve with: fried chicken breast tenders, celery sticks, radishes, hot wing sauce

Preparation
Pulse first 10 ingredients in a food processor 4 times or just until blended. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl, and gently stir in blue cheese. If desired, stir in 1 to 2 Tbsp. milk, 1 tsp. at a time, for desired consistency. Cover and chill 1 to 2 hours before serving. Garnish, if desired. Serve with chicken tenders, celery sticks, radishes, and hot wing sauce. Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 7 days.

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Layered Spicy Black Bean Dip
Layered Spicy Black Bean Dip
Ingredients
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 (16-oz.) jar spicy black bean dip
1/2 (8-oz.) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
Toppings: sliced green onions, chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives
Assorted tortilla and corn chips

Preparation
Layer cream cheese, dip, and cheese in a 1-qt. serving dish. Add toppings, and serve with chips.
Note: For testing purposes only, we used Desert Pepper Trading Company Spicy Black Bean Dip.

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