Easy Party Dips

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Spice up your party with one of these super-simple dip recipes.

By Dawn Perry


Tom Schierlitz
Tom Schierlitz


Tomatillo and Avocado Dip

Serves 8 (makes 2 cups)| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 15m

Ingredients

4 medium tomatillosm husked and quartered
1 avocado, pitted and peeled
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
1/4 white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
kosher salt and black pepper
blue corn tortilla chips, for serving

11 calories per one tablespoon



Directions

  1. In a food processor, combine the tomatillos, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, onion, and lime juice and pulse until the mixture is the texture of relish. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Serve with the tortilla chips.

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Tom Schierlitz
Tom Schierlitz


Lemon, Pepper, and Pecorino Dip

Serves 8 (makes 1 1/4 cups)| Hands-On Time: 05m | Total Time: 05m


Ingredients

1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated Pecorino
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
kosher salt
cracked black pepper
ridged potato chips, for serving

35 calories per one tablespoon



Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, pecorino, lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ to 1 teaspoon cracked pepper. Serve with the potato chips.

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Tom Schierlitz
Tom Schierlitz


Curried Yogurt Dip

Serves 8 (makes 1 1/2 cups)| Hands-On Time: 05m | Total Time: 1hr 05m


Ingredients

1 1/2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
kosher salt and black pepper
sweet potato chips, for serving
10 calories per one tablespoon




Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the yogurt, curry powder, lime juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with the sweet potato chips.

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Tom Schierlitz
Tom Schierlitz


Pimiento Cheese Dip

Serves 8 (makes 1 1/2 cups) | Hands-On Time: 10m | Total Time: 10m


Ingredients

4 ounces grated Cheddar (1 cup)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons sliced jarred pimientos
2 tablespoons grated onion
kosher salt and black pepper
saltine crackers, for serving

69 Calories per one tablespoon


Directions

  1. In a food processor, combine the Cheddar, mayonnaise, cream cheese, pimientos, and onion and puree until smooth. Season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve with the saltines.


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