I looked back several pages to see if there had been a thread for dips but didn't see one so here goes.

One of my favorite dips that always goes over great I happened to just make up on the spur of the moment and now keep getting asked for it.

Val's Famous Taco Chip Dip
1 can Refried Beans (get the kind YOU like, low salt, flavored, etc.)
1 jar Thick and Chunky salsa
Mix together and heat in Microwave stirring every 30 seconds until it is the temp you want.
Top with Shredded Cheese and serve with taco chips of choice

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I'll see if I can pursuade my wife to give up her artichoke cheese dip thingy that I can't resist. (and I'm lactose intolerant and typically don't LIKE cheesy things)

I make the classic '7 layer dip' quite often.

Layer in a pie pan (forgetting what size we have), just spread each one eavenly on top of the other.

1 can refried beans
1 tub guacamole (if you make your own, more power to you)
1 tub sour cream with a package of taco seasoning mixed into it.
diced olives
diced onions
cheese
diced tomatoes

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Yummmmmm!
Love 7 layer dips!

Here is one I love and probably only a select few will like but fun to put out to see who tries it!

Pickled Herring Dip

1 jar Herring in Sour Cream (I like Vita brand)
1 box Ritz Crackers

Scoop out jar contents onto a cutting board and chop it up with a chef's knife. You want the herring and the onion diced up.
Scrape off cutting board, heheheh, and serve in a pretty bowl.

Done!

Cheap, fast and easy!

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This dip goes over well every time I make it. Never any leftovers.

Nacho Cheese Dip

1 lb spicy sausage - browned
1 lb ground beef - browned
1 lb velveeta
1 lb mexican velveeta
1 can rotel with green chili's (sometimes I use a jar of whatever salsa I have on hand)
2 generous Tablespoons garlic powder (sometimes I use 3 or 4)
Jalapeno's to taste

Place in crockpot and heat on low until melted (2-3 hours). Serve with Nacho Chips.

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Sounds good and spicy!

I think we could do a whole table of just dips for taco chips and they would all be different!
That would be cool!

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The one that always gets the raves at my parties is the good 'ol Knorr soup spinach dip:

KNORR SPINACH DIP

PREP TIME: 10 Minute(s)
CHILL TIME: 2 Hour(s)

INGREDIENTS
1 package (10 oz.) baby spinach, chopped or 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 container (16 oz.) sour cream
1 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
1 package Knorr® Vegetable recipe mix
1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional)
3 green onions, chopped (optional)
PREPARATION
Everyone loves our dip! Here's how we make it:

Combine all ingredients and chill about 2 hours. Serve with your favorite dippers to your favorite people.
A new serving idea: Hollow out cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes. Fill vegetables with Knorr Spinach Dip and garnish with a sprig of dill.
MAKES 4 cups dip

Definitely go for the water chestnuts, they add a nice crunch, and I always serve it in a King's Hawaiian bread round loaf with the middle cut out for a bowl and the pieces of bread to dip. (But I always buy extra bread and cut it up, cause the middle of the round loaf is never enough )

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MHooch....thank you for posting that ...I been on the hunt for a good Spinach Dip recipe!

Muffy

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MHooch,
Instead of the Hawaiian bread, I use a Pumperknickel and make a cauldron. Turn it upside down to hallow out, the flat bottom gives a nice edge. Place it on a fire of big pretzel logs with red/orange/yellow bell pepper flames.

Looks and tastes great with spinach dip!

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What a great idea, Ishwitch!! Thanks!

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My husband's family has an awesome olive and cream cheese dip. Defiantly try it before you judge it:

1 package of cream cheese
1/2 jar of green olives with pimentos, chopped.
A hearty dash of garlic powder.
A couple of tablespoons of juice from the olive jar.

~Mush up this concoction and serve it with crackers, pretzels, or even use as a spread for sandwiches.

-handy_haunter

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