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

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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
Lime & Mint Jelly

Lime & Mint Jelly

Tart and zesty, this jelly makes a nice gift for the holiday host or hostess. Lime is the predominant flavor, with a “hint of mint.” Serve it with…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2012
Professional
1 vote
5622 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
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
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
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
Clam and Olive Dip

Clam and Olive Dip

Serve this with bagel or pretzel chips at your next football or tailgate party!

Robyn Savoie
Oct 2013
Advanced
1 vote
3976 views
Baked Artichoke Dip

Baked Artichoke Dip

Five ingredients and about 15 minutes of prep work are all that’s needed to bring this bubbly and golden dip to your guests. One recipe serves about…

Salad Foodie
Apr 2014
Professional
2 votes
2668 views
Neiman Marcus Cheese Spread

Neiman Marcus Cheese Spread

This was served at a bunco group and it has been a hit at my house ever since. Great party appetizer. Makes a lot but never any left. Like…

Mari
Jun 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2430 views
Fabulously Healthy, Edamame, Spinach and Garlic Hummus For Summer Entertaining

Fabulously Healthy, Edamame, Spinach and Garlic Hummus For Summer Entertaining

We’re loving this skinny dip. It’s loaded with such good-for-you…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Aug 2011
Professional
1 vote
3325 views
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip

Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip

Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip is an irresistibly starter that’s full of bacon, cheese, green onions, cream cheese and ranch dressing mix!

Culinary Envy
May 2017
Advanced
1 vote
2042 views
Chipotle Black Bean Salsa

Chipotle Black Bean Salsa

This is a very yummy and healthful salsa. It is low in calories, low in fat, and the beans add protein.

Kerri Bishop
Feb 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
3495 views
Quick 7-Layer Dip

Quick 7-Layer Dip

Quick 7-Layer Dip is a delicious, easy and quick (15) minute appetizer or snack recipe for a large gathering, event or holiday. Made with refried…

RecipeKing
Jan 2016
Intermediate
1 vote
2198 views