Quick and easy American dips & spreads recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Roasted Butternut Squash Dip

Roasted Butternut Squash Dip

This is a tasty Thanksgiving dip that your guest can enjoy until the meal is served. Make it up to 3 days ahead and stir in parsley at serving time.…

CM215
Oct 2008
Intermediate
39 votes
9810 views
Baked Jalapeno Dip

Baked Jalapeno Dip

This dip is irresistible. If you're looking for a light, healthy appetizer, this isn't it. But if you want something that's easy to make, tastes…

Nancy Miyasaki
Nov 2009
Intermediate
33 votes
34388 views
Guacamole Tex-Mex

Guacamole Tex-Mex

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality…

Amos Miller
May 2015
Professional
4 votes
9525 views
Cannellini Bean Dip

Cannellini Bean Dip

This is a wonderful dip for veggies, chips or just a spread on toast. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Catherine Pappas
Apr 2010
Intermediate
4 votes
2114 views
Mom’s Deviled Ham Spread / Sandwich Filling

Mom’s Deviled Ham Spread / Sandwich Filling

No one will complain about the leftovers from the holiday ham when it shows up next day as a dip or spread for…

Salad Foodie
Apr 2014
Professional
4 votes
7193 views
Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip

Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip

Still snowed in and entertaining the stranded! So I tried another Ellie Krieger recipe for a game day or appetizer dip option. Even though Ellie…

Amos Miller
Feb 2011
Professional
3 votes
12780 views
Delicious Edamame, Spinach Hummus

Delicious Edamame, Spinach Hummus

You'll just love this easy to make dip. It’s loaded with such good-for-you ingredients. Unlike most hummus,…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Mar 2011
Professional
3 votes
7806 views
Pâté with Bacon & Onion

Pâté with Bacon & Onion

A "pâté" (pah-TAY) is simply a paste of meat and a fat. It can be super fancy, or, as in this recipe, super simple. Guaranteed to impress your…

Amos Miller
Jun 2012
Professional
3 votes
7727 views
Chickpea Dip

Chickpea Dip

Catherine Pappas
Feb 2014
Intermediate
3 votes
2266 views
Lemon Rosemary Fig Jam

Lemon Rosemary Fig Jam

The figs are ripe. sweet and the season is short. Fresh rosemary, lemon zest and juice marry perfectly to create a jam to be eaten with bold cheeses…

Amos Miller
Sep 2011
Professional
2 votes
8498 views
Chick Pea Dip

Chick Pea Dip

Catherine Pappas
Dec 2013
Intermediate
2 votes
4662 views
Homemade Seasoned Salt

Homemade Seasoned Salt

This is an MSG - free blend for Seasoned Salt.

Robyn Savoie
Jan 2014
Advanced
2 votes
11937 views
Famous Olive Dip

Famous Olive Dip

Famous Olive Dip is very rich, tangy and flavorful. A huge favorite at parties! It is best on warm focaccia or toasted slices of baguette. It will…

Culinary Envy
Nov 2015
Advanced
2 votes
7948 views
Sun-dried Tomato Hummus

Sun-dried Tomato Hummus

This is an easy to make, full of flavor dip.

Lea Ann
Jan 2010
Advanced
2 votes
2305 views
7 Layer Taco Dip

7 Layer Taco Dip

Perfect for any party! The multiple servings is excellent for several people or prep the items and store separately to whip up a bigger protion for…

Chef Smith
Aug 2010
Professional
2 votes
8455 views