Friendsgiving Dip Recipes

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Look, enough with the sad plastic-wrapped veggie platters. You know, the $8.99 ones with that weird ranch dip that tastes like disappointment.

Let’s not be those people this year!

Here are delicious dip recipes that will make friends actually text back in December.

Get ready to make your contribution the one everyone fights over.

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Friendsgiving Dip Recipes

Listen up, because I’ve rounded up the ultimate Friendsgiving dip lineup that’ll make your basic friends think you actually know what you’re doing!

You can’t go wrong with classics like Caramelized Onion & Gruyère (fancy-ass cheese makes everything better) or the Sweet Potato Marshmallow Dip that’s basically dessert masquerading as an appetizer.

For those friends who claim they “like it spicy” (but really can’t handle medium salsa), the Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip hits that perfect sweet-heat balance for your cocktails and party!

Let’s check them out!

Caramelized Onion & Gruyère Dip

Creamy hummus drizzled with olive oil and garnished with herbs, served with crackers in a rustic wooden bowl.

This rich and savory caramelized onion and gruyère dip combines sweet slow-cooked onions with nutty cheese for a crowd-pleasing appetizer your Friendsgiving guests won’t be able to resist.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add thinly sliced onions and cook slowly for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until they turn golden brown and caramelized.
  3. Stir in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar and cook for another 5 minutes until onions are deeply caramelized and sticky. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
  5. Fold in the caramelized onions and shredded Gruyère cheese.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature with crackers and crostini.
  9. If making ahead, store in the fridge and warm in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes before serving.
  10. Your friends are gonna go crazy for this dip… trust me it’s always the first one empty at my parties!

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Dip

Creamy pumpkin mousse topped with cinnamon sticks and crumbs in a white bowl, perfect for autumn desserts.

This creamy, dreamy pumpkin pie cheesecake dip brings all the fall flavors you crave to your Friendsgiving table without having to bake an actual pie!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 cup of pumpkin puree, 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice to the cream cheese.
  4. Mix everything together until well combined and smooth.
  5. Gently fold in 1 container (8 oz) of Cool Whip until just incorporated, don’t overmix or it’ll lose its fluffiness.
  6. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  7. When ready to serve, crush some graham crackers over the top for a pie crust effect.
  8. Stick a few cinnamon sticks into the dip as garnish and serve with more graham crackers, apple slices, or ginger snaps for dipping.
  9. If the dip gets too soft during your Friendsgiving party, just pop it back in the fridge for a few minutes to firm up again!

Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Festive cream cheese dip topped with cranberries, sliced jalapeños, and green onions, served with crackers.

This sweet and spicy dip is gonna be the star of your Friendsgiving spread, combining tart cranberries with spicy jalapeños on a bed of creamy cheese.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Pulse the cranberries in a food processor until finely chopped (but not mushy).
  2. Remove seeds and membranes from jalapeños and finely dice them.
  3. Chop green onions into thin slices.
  4. In a bowl, mix chopped cranberries, jalapeños, green onions, sugar and lime juice.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let flavors blend together.
  6. When ready to serve, spread cream cheese in an even layer on a serving plate.
  7. Strain the cranberry mixture slightly to remove excess liquid and spoon it over the cream cheese.
  8. Serve immediately with crackers and watch your friends fight over who gets the last scoop!

Roasted Garlic & White Bean Dip

Creamy Friendsgiving dip with roasted almonds and rosemary, perfect easy recipe for holiday gatherings.

This creamy, fragrant white bean dip with sweet roasted garlic makes a perfect crowd-pleaser that your Friendsgiving guests will devour in minutes.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut the top off the garlic head to expose the cloves, place it on a piece of foil, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and wrap it up tightly.
  3. Roast the garlic in the oven for about 30-35 minutes until cloves are golden and soft.
  4. Let the garlic cool for a few minutes, then squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins into a food processor.
  5. Add the drained beans, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, salt and pepper to the food processor.
  6. Blend everything until smooth and creamy, adding a little water if its too thick.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl and create a little well in the center.
  8. Drizzle with extra olive oil, sprinkle with fresh rosemary and serve with pita chips or bread.
  9. You can make this dip up to 3 days ahead and keep it refrigerated… just bring it to room temperature before serving!

Sweet Potato Marshmallow Dip

Creamy sweet potato casserole with toasted marshmallows, pecans, and crackers, perfect for a festive holiday meal.

This sweet and creamy dip combines the flavors of sweet potato casserole with a fluffy marshmallow topping that’s perfect for your Friendsgiving spread.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 can of drained sweet potatoes, 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
  2. Beat the ingredients together until smooth and creamy, making sure there ain’t no lumps.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly into a small baking dish or pie plate.
  4. Spread a layer of marshmallow fluff (about 1 cup) over the sweet potato mixture.
  5. Sprinkle mini marshmallows over the top to cover completely.
  6. Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown and puffy… watch carefully so they don’t burn!
  7. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of chopped pecans.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with graham crackers for dipping.
  9. Your friends are gonna go crazy for this sweet dip that tastes just like sweet potato casserole!

Spinach & Artichoke Skillet Dip

Creamy chickpea and spinach bake in skillet, topped with melted cheese. Perfect comfort food recipe.

This warm skillet dip combines creamy cheese, tender spinach and marinated artichokes for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for your Friendsgiving gathering.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Squeeze all excess moisture from the thawed spinach using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
  4. Add the minced garlic, drained spinach, chopped artichokes, half the parmesan, half the mozzarella, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
  5. Stir everything together until well combined.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 10-inch cast iron skillet.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan and mozzarella cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is bubbly and the cheese on top is golden brown.
  9. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving with crackers, toasted baguette slices or tortilla chips.
  10. Watch your friends fight over who gets the last scoop… its seriously that good!

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Creamy buffalo chicken dip topped with green onions and feta in a white dish. Perfect appetizer for parties and gatherings.

This creamy, spicy Buffalo chicken dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that’ll have your Friendsgiving guests hovering around the appetizer table all night long!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grab a baking dish that’s gonna make your dip look amazing.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese until its smooth and there ain’t no lumps.
  3. Stir in the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce and ranch dressing until everything is combined real good.
  4. Fold in most of the cheddar cheese, saving some for the top.
  5. Transfer the mixture to your baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  6. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
  7. Take it out the oven and top with blue cheese crumbles, chopped green onions and parsley.
  8. Serve hot with chips, celery sticks or whatever your friends like to dip… they’ll be fighting over the last scoop!

Maple Pecan Goat Cheese Spread

Cream cheese dip with pecans and apple slices on a wooden board, served with crackers.

This creamy goat cheese spread with maple syrup and toasted pecans is the perfect sweet-savory combo for your Friendsgiving table that everyone will be fighting over.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened goat cheese and cream cheese until smooth and well blended.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and cinnamon to the cheese mixture and stir until everything is incorporated.
  3. Toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until fragrant and lightly browned.
  4. Transfer the cheese mixture to a serving dish and create a small well in the center.
  5. Pour the remaining tablespoon of maple syrup into the well.
  6. Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the top of the spread.
  7. Serve with crackers and apple slices for the perfect sweet-savory bite.
  8. You can make this up to 2 days ahead and store in the fridge, just bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture!

S’mores Dessert Dip

Toasted marshmallow dip with graham crackers in skillet, perfect for desserts and parties.

This gooey, chocolatey s’mores dip brings all the campfire vibes to your Friendsgiving table without the hassle of actual flames.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup milk chocolate chips and 1/2 cup heavy cream.
  2. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  4. Pour the chocolate mixture into a small oven-safe dish or cast iron skillet.
  5. Spoon 1 cup of marshmallow fluff over the chocolate layer in dollops.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup mini marshmallows over the top.
  7. Place under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown (watch carefully so they don’t burn!)
  8. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
  9. Serve warm with graham crackers for dipping.
  10. If the dip starts to firm up, you can microwave it for 20-30 seconds to get it gooey again.

Apple Pie Caramel Dip

Creamy caramel dip with crumbles in a bowl, surrounded by apples and crackers, perfect for snacking.

This deliciously sweet apple pie caramel dip brings all the flavors of fall into one irresistible bowl that your friends will absolutely devour at your Friendsgiving celebration.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until its smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until completely combined.
  3. Fold in the caramel sauce and apple pie spice until the mixture looks uniform.
  4. Transfer the dip mixture to a serving bowl.
  5. Sprinkle the toffee bits and crushed graham crackers over the top of the dip.
  6. Drizzle additional caramel sauce over everything for that wow factor.
  7. Serve immediately with sliced apples and graham crackers for dipping, or refrigerate until your guests arrive.
  8. Take the dip out about 15 minutes before serving if you refrigerated it so its not too firm.

This dip tastes just like apple pie but without all the work… your friends will be asking for the recipe before they even say hello!

Butternut Squash Hummus

Creamy pumpkin hummus topped with seeds and parsley in a bowl, sprinkled with spices, on a light background.

This creamy butternut squash hummus is the perfect fall-inspired dip for your Friendsgiving table, combining sweet roasted squash with traditional hummus flavors.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and cut the butternut squash in half, scoop out seeds, then drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Roast the squash cut-side down for about 40 minutes or until super tender, and throw in a few unpeeled garlic cloves on the baking sheet too.
  3. Once cooled enough to handle, scoop out 2 cups of the roasted squash flesh and peel the roasted garlic.
  4. Drain and rinse your chickpeas (pro tip: remove the skins for extra smooth hummus if you got time).
  5. In a food processor, combine the roasted squash, peeled roasted garlic, chickpeas, 1/4 cup tahini, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt to taste and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  6. Blend everything until its smooth and creamy, adding a little water if it seems too thick.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, you might want more lemon juice or salt.
  8. Transfer to a serving bowl and create a little well in the center.
  9. Drizzle with additional olive oil, sprinkle with smoked paprika, chopped parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds.
  10. Serve with pita chips, crackers or veggie sticks… your friends are gonna go crazy for this!

Cranberry Brie Dip

Baked brie with cranberries, walnuts, and rosemary in a skillet, drizzled with honey, perfect holiday appetizer.

This warm and gooey cranberry brie dip combines tangy cranberries and melty cheese for the perfect Friendsgiving appetizer that’ll have everyone fighting over the last scoop.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Place the brie wheel in a small oven-safe baking dish or cast iron skillet.
  3. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the cheese starts to soften but not completely melt.
  4. While the brie is baking, mix the cranberry sauce with honey in a small bowl.
  5. Remove the brie from the oven and top with the cranberry-honey mixture.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top.
  7. Return to the oven for another 5-7 minutes until the brie is gooey and melty.
  8. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs.
  9. Serve immediately with crackers and baguette slices while still warm.
  10. Watch your friends go crazy for this super easy but fancy looking dip… your gonna be the star of Friendsgiving!

About the author: Alex

Alex is the creator behind Mocktails ‘n Cocktails, where he stirs up drink inspiration for every kind of host, from the cocktail curious to the sober celebrators. With a love for great flavor and zero fuss, he’s here to help you host gatherings that feel warm, run smoothly and bring people together - no stress required.